Book Source: NetGallery. Rating: 92/100. Midwest Book Review called The Cana Mystery, winner of the Tuscany Prize (2013) and an IPPY award, “a solid, fun read” with “the light, modern feel of a cable TV miniseries.” I agree with Gordon’s assessment, but I’d go a step further. While imperfect and (in some places) wanting professional edits, this smart novel sneaks into the top 10% of its genre thanks to interesting characters and a lucid, engaging style. Professor Beckett’s creation is a addictive, fun read -- not “serious” literature. The author displays the ability to write books of greater substance and profundity: heavyweight, soul-searching works with deep meanings. Certain critics have publicly chastised Beckett for wasting his prodigious talent crafting popular fluff. Clearly, Gordon would urge him to aspire for more. Nevertheless, I applaud and cherish this witty, escapist yarn for being just what it is – an adventure that diverted me, for one cold, gray weekend, from some of life’s harsh realities.

This is acreal page turner with lots of interesting history woven throughout the story.

I wish I could rate 4 1/2 stars! Very good and super intense.