The 13th Tribe by Robert Liparulo

The 13th Tribe by Robert Liparulo
     Another winner from an amazing author!
     When Moses returned from Mt. Sinai he found his people worshipping idols.  God struck many of them and they died immediately, but there were 40 that escaped the death sentence.  The death sentence would have been more welcome.  They were destined to roam the earth eternally, separated from God; immortals.  In their distorted point of view they believe the only way to gain God's favor (and ultimately die and go to heaven) is to kill other sinners. 
     Jagger Baird survives a car crash that takes the life of his best friend, his arm, and sadly, his faith in God. He is struggling to come to terms with the losses, especially his faith, and relocates his family to the Middle East after accepting a job as the head of security on an archaeological dig.  Unfortunately, he crosses paths with the Immortals and he and his family become intertwined with them in a very dramatic way.
     The story begins in earnest with the break-in of a facility by "invisible beings", death, and the emergence of the Immortals.  We meet the Immortals and become acquainted with their style, technology, and incredible abilities.  There are a couple that are likable, and one makes me shudder.  Their home is scarily interesting as well. Soon, the Baird family is introduced.  Jagger elicited sympathy because if his struggles and I fell in love with his son, Tyler.
     I LOVED this book!!  I have enjoyed all of Liparulo's books, but there was something about this one that made me think: movie, movie, movie!  I am a huge fan of drama and this book is full of it!  It twists and turns and keeps you up at night, yet does not leave you hanging in the end.  I have to admit, I guessed the truth before the end, but it in no way detracted from the story.  This is definitely a book worth reading!
     This book was a complimentary copy from the publisher through Booksneeze.