The Treasure

In 1196 Syria Jabber Al-Nasim knows his power is waning and knows what he needs to do to regain what he is losing. He directs Captain Ali Balki to go to Scotland and bring home former assassin Kadar Ben Arnaud. If he refuses to come home, Ali is to inform him that Sinan King of the Assassins demands he pay the price of freeing the foreigners. Jabber knows Kadar will honor his pledge. Ali fears Kadar but does the bidding because he is even more afraid of Jabber. In Scotland Kadar looks forward to a long quiet life with his beloved former slave Selene Ware. However his years of respite end when Ali arrives with the summoning; Kadar is honor bound to go home. To be totally free he learns he must find a King Arthur relic possessed by the show more mystical Tarik in Tuscany. Selene insists on going with him. Danger accompanies them every step of the way.

There was no character chemistry, and repetition of the story of this big bad guy, that went no where. The heroine was whiny and got on my last nerve. But then she was 17 years old. Kadar must have been a saint. He should have locked her in the tower. show less

Not my favorite. There wasn't enought contention between the main characters to make there eventuall pairing remotely satisfactory. There wasn't enough drama to be a thriller. Everything just seemed to happen too effortlessly.

Definately not my favorite. It was okay, and I didn't have a problem finishing this book. I'm actually having a harder time trying to write my review.

This was much different that I expected. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn't this. Selene and Kadar are interesting characters, but the whole plot was just hard to digest. The being safe at their home castle, but not safe outside the castle walls, and then Selene's bravery in the face of danger didn't really work. Considering her upbringing I expected her to be a little more timid.

Then, Kadar's easy acceptance of Tarik and his role in the locating of the treasure was too easy. While I actually liked Tarik, and his eventual role in the story, I think Kadar and Selene really show more went there too easily.

The ending was actually a little similar to Deadlock's end. It had a christian twist that actually worked better in this one than in Deadlock. (That was a complaint of mine in my review of Deadlock.) Overall it was okay, but don't put down anything else that you're reading to pick this up. Even if you're a fan of this author! Hang on for the next Eve Duncan coming out in October...Blood Game. show less

I love Iris Johansen's books. Usually. I read this, but really didn't enjoy it as much as I usually enjoy her works of fiction. I don't think it's because of the time, but perhaps it was the characters. I just didn't really like them too much. That's me, though. If you like romance thrillers set in the past, try it. This one might be good for you.

A disappointing book. The dialogue between the main characters was far too contrived. I usually enjoy this author's works. She's much better with plots that are set in modern day.

It was an adventurous romance, with a nice touch of sexiness. This was my first book of hers, and definitely not my last!!

Not Johansen's best book, but a pleasant read for a rainy afternoon if you're a fan.