The Ezekiel Code by Gary Val Tenuta Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Ezekiel Code
Book Review: A well-crafted ride!
Summary: 4 Stars
Gary Val Tenuta's "The Ezekiel Code" is a fascinating read, and well-timed (2012 is vast approaching). Some may shy away from its length, as it is over 600 pages long. Still, the chapters for the most part are quick, and I found it compelling to "read just one more chapter"...
The story in of itself is interesting. The only parts I found slow were the few where I felt as though something had been explained to another character before, thus myself, as the reader. Other parts were where codes were set out for new characters once again during a conversation, but honestly, I'd rather have it set out for me once again than have to flip back to find a relevant part in the text. This is pleasure reading after all! :)
Having read this book while stories of Nostradamus is playing on the television made me feel like I took a crash course on Mayan Mythology, Greek Mythology, studies of Ancient Egypt, Numerology, etc., etc., and more, all at the same time. We learn how the famous "Area 51" ties in, as well as "outerbody experiences" and taking control over our "Third eye". Fans of Star Trek, Dan Brown, Dr. Who, The X-files, and a myriad of other entertainment venues will find at least one, if not several things, to relate to in this book. And even those who are not fans of these venues will become fans by the end - the last 200 pages went quite quickly for me, a non expert in any of these fields. I definitely felt like I learned some things after reading this well-crafted novel.
There are no coincidences. We are all connected. The author brings science and research from all over the world together, and downloads them into Zeke Banyon's (and the reader's) third eye, as we wait with baited breath to find out the fate of our precious world.
J.R. Reardon
author, "Confidential Communications"
Book Review: A word from the author
Summary: 5 Stars
Greetings! Thank you for your interest in my novel, The Ezekiel Code. If you're wondering what it's about, here is an excerpt from the official press release:
Former Fate Magazine Contributor Hits The Metaphysical Bull's Eye With His Novel:
THE EZEKIEL CODE
September 1, 2007, Seattle, Washington - Gary Val Tenuta - former contributing writer for Fate Magazine and a guest on numerous radio programs (including Dreamland, hosted by best selling author Whitley Strieber) - has crafted an exciting mystery novel with an esoteric edge that may very well upset certain segments of the population while at the same time enthralling others with it's alternative perspective on reality and the world around us.
It's all here in one puzzling page-turner of a novel: conspiracy, codes, secret societies, ancient mysteries, the prophetic Mayan calendar end-date of 2012, alternative interpretations of events described in the Bible, mystifying metaphysics, and, yes, even murder and a little romance! All of this, and more, is intricately woven into the multifaceted storyline of THE EZEKIEL CODE.
From its cliff-hanger prologue to its stunning and unforgettable conclusion, THE EZEKIEL CODE is a skillful blend of fact and fiction with likable, vividly developed characters: Zeke Banyon, a handsome Catholic seminary dropout who now runs a homeless shelter in Seattle's old waterfront district and Angela Ann Martin, an attractive young widow who just wanted a simple part-time job at the shelter. But their simple lives are turned upside down when they stumble onto a discovery that forces them to question everything they thought they knew about the nature of reality. They soon find themselves embroiled in an adventure of action and intrigue as they hop across continents in a race to understand a mysterious code that will lead them to an ancient artifact of profound importance. Dodging rogue Jesuit priests at every turn, they soon discover it's not just their own lives that are in danger but the lives of everyone on the planet.
The clock is ticking... the code must be deciphered... and only one man can save the planet - if he can just figure out how - before it's too late.
Book Review: Breaking the (Ezekiel) code. I have finished this great book, but I'm not done with it!
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I just completed reading The Ezekiel Code by Gary Val Tenuta, I know I am not finished with it. There is so much to think about.
On the surface, this is a long, complicated story about a group of people joined in an evolving mission - each able to contribute unique talents and capabilities. Zeke Banyon, a once seminary student, embarks on a journey to unlock the mysteries of The Ezekiel Code and other strange, unexplainable phenomenon. Along the way, he is joined in the effort by scientists, metaphysical scientists, professors, religious experts, and others to potentially save the world. The opposition, who reveal themselves like the layers of an onion, is hell-bent to understand what Banyon is doing, but in the end prevent successful mission completion.
There is a lot to this novel beside the overall storyline. It is also: a thriller told in a murder mystery format, a good versus evil romp, an educational cultural journey including Egyptian, Mayan, and Vatican belief systems, a biblical connection to present day, a paranormal dance, a fate versus determination, and not least of all a love story.
The author paints vivid characters that are disclosed on a need to know basis. The depth of these people help the readers participate in the story - we learn which ones are trustworthy, unselfish, and conversely who are menacing. The people we learn to root for in The Ezekiel Code find themselves in dangerous situations, having us hope they pick the right course of action to resolve the conflict, and that their actions will work - the reader rides shotgun.
I can only marvel at the amount of time Gary Val Tenuta must have used to research and develop the intricacies of the codes, the biblical references and the Egyption and Mayan beliefs - all purposefully used to move the story along. The Ezekiel Code captivated me from the start and will impact me in the future as I continue to think about it for some time to come. Read this book, and you will enjoy it as well.
Yale R. Jaffe
Book Review: Captivating
Summary: 5 Stars
I love synchronicites and that's what Gary has plenty of in this amazing book. From the first page, you are drawn in and wonder why such a plain ordinary everyday guy comes to be the "Chosen One". I love how it unfolds and how everthing and everyone comes into play. Gary has written every emotion possible for the two main characters. It is like a rollar coaster ride. The best part about this book is that it has all of my interests (from the Mayan Calendar theory,the Secret Socitey Groups,the Merkaba,numerology, meditation and more)all rolled into one book. Near the end of my journey of this book there were so many interesting synchronicities that happend to me that there are too many to list. The best one I'll mention is on my road trip from Ohio I was coming out of a Tim Horton's and right beside my car door on the ground, were exactly NINE pennies...you have to read the book to understand. Yep....there are no coincidences....I do rank this book very close to the De Vinci Code if not BETTER...Way to go Gary, I look forward to the next one in 2010...
An avid fan
Helen from Toronto
Book Review: Clever, Thought-Provoking, and Entertaining
Summary: 4 Stars
When homeless shelter manager, Zeke Banyon, begins seeing patterns of numbers everywhere in his life, he wonders if this is merely coincidence or whether something weird is going on. With research help from his assistant, Angela, Zeke slowly realizes that he's onto something big; something that could change the course of the world, let alone what we believe about our history and evolution.
The Ezekiel Code is an clever, thought-provoking story of one man's journey to save the world, whether he believes he can or not, and he often doesn't. When Zeke eventually locates an ancient scroll and key, the suspense escalates into an exciting game of cat and mouse between Zeke, a mysterious group called the Brotherhood of the Nine Pillars and their enemy, the Illuminati.
Normally, I don't read 675-page novels, but since the cover describes this book as a metaphysical, mystery, adventure, thriller, I couldn't resist the combo of genres. And the growing romance between Zeke and Angela is a bonus. Gary Val Tenuta's plot captured my interest from page one, and despite the many numerical discussions that often went over my head, I kept turning pages to see what would happen next. Occasionally, the editor in me wanted to take a pen and cut dialogue in places, yet The Ezekiel Code truly is an interesting read, so settle in and enjoy.