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Reviewed by Denise Stern for Readers' Favorite
The Diary, by Edward Stambaugh and J. Conrad Stambaugh, provides an interesting theory regarding the discovery of a secret diary believed to have been written by Jesus of Nazareth. The story's protagonist, Dr. Nathan Forrester, disillusioned and discouraged with his field of psychotherapy, switches gears to become an archaeologist. Upon his examination and analysis of a 3,000-year-old papyrus, pulled from a three-year long dig, and believed to be the secret diary of Jesus of Nazareth, Nathan Forrester is confronted with a nearly implausible theory -- that an alien species has prepared for the destruction of Earth. Not only that, but also that humanity is divided into two primary groups, most basically defined as the weak and the strong. As the plot unfolds, Nathan Forrester must deal with, and outwit, an intimidating opponent named Cabot, who has his own plans for the weaker of the human race.
Of course the plot is more complicated than that, but The Diary focuses on the human psyche from a wholly different perspective. The authors have created well-rounded, three-dimensional characters, a fast-paced and reflective plot, as well as subplots that provoke the reader to question traditional avenues of thought when it comes to the existence of "others" in the universe. Classified as science fiction, The Diary may also well be classified as a suspense. At an impressive 619 pages, including journal entries of "the diary", readers may be forewarned that careful reading and reflection is often required in order to fully understand the concepts presented within this book.
