Title: The Lordlings of Worship and Their Catastrophic Mindrides
Author: Cameron Leigh
Publisher: Two Harbors Press
ISBN: 978-1-938690-32-7
Pages: 184, Paperback/Kindle
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Lisa Brown-Gilbert, Pacific Book Review
Book Review
Much in the tradition of Dan Brown’s Davinci Code, The Lordlings of Worship and Their Catastrophic Mind Rides by author Cameron Leigh combines the elements of fiction, fact, bible history, religious dogma, historical linguistics and conspiracy theory all into one rather sizable novel. Although this book is touted as a suspense novel, it does not contain a tangible level of suspense throughout the story. However, it does contain elements that will edify the reader because it is a well-researched work that poses some intelligent and interesting points about the Bible, the history of humankind, furtive government and religious dealings.
This novel delves into one of the many conspiratorial assertions about our world – the existence of an evil and greedy controlling faction that operates through the major religions of the world. By having the religious belief systems tailored to their desired overall purpose (ultimate control worldwide) religion has been (and is) used, as a control mechanism in order to inhibit and control people’s use of free will and free thinking which will lead to the eventual establishment of one all powerful and controlling religion/government.
Author Leigh establishes the route of the novel by introducing an interaction between an acolyte philosopher and his dying mentor in the prologue. Readers are shown the interaction between philosophy student Alcibiades and his mentor who is on his deathbed. Alcibiades desirous of the secrets to the power and government of ancient Rome harasses his dying mentor for his secret knowledge. Alcibiades learns that “People are not governed by a king, but rather by their beliefs. The powerful king rules by manipulating and exciting those beliefs. It is however the priests who instill those beliefs.”
2088 years later the story follows the life of Brix Brighton. Starting his days as a college graduate where he too is schooled by his mentor about the true state of government also implicating a power hungry religious faction leaving Brix with a lingering curiosity that becomes piqued after Brix returns from being held captive in Israel during his stint in the military. Also indicated by his professor is the fact that during his quest for the truth discovered a part of a “creation code.” Brix dedicates his life to studying the Bible, the history of cataclysmic events, and their connection to the creation code. Later, Brix becomes a pastor and a part of a group of religious leaders dedicated to bringing back the belief in the Testaments of the Bible and Gods, will for mankind (to act as dictated in the Bible) in order to avoid future calamities for man.
As the story progresses, another prominent character is introduced – Alan Taveler. Taveler has the ability of prophetic dreaming. He winds up as a captive to kidnappers in Pakistan and while in captivity, it becomes a necessity for Taveler and other captives to communicate silently. Taveler invents a way to communicate silently which becomes a well-known fact to the military and other interested parties. Later he works to write a book on his discovery, which leads to his meeting pastor Brix who is in support of his work.
If you are looking for a light entertaining read this book is not it however, it does offer some thought provoking elements. The story alternates between character driven scenes and detailed explanations on Bible history and historical linguistics but at times the explanations are so drawn out that it is like reading a text book – informative but not very exciting. I would recommend it especially for the simple fact that it presents ideas that make people think.
