Ten seconds after popping the the first CD into my car player, I almost hit eject. The narrator's voice instantly rubbed me the wrong way. Richard Ferrone sounded older and more raspy than I had imagined the main character Sean Reilly. I didn't think I could listen to his portrayal for 13 CDs. However, I trucked on and after the first CD, I became accustomed to the voice.
The opening scene is set back in Templar times around 1200 BC. The second scene takes us to a kidnapping in present day Istanbul. The third scene has us rushing to the Vatican in Rome also in present day. If I remember correctly, this is how the author, Raymond Khoury, told the first novel as well - jumping from present day to Templar times. This type of storytelling keeps the action moving and allows the reader to see how the two are intertwined. However, some parts get a little too detailed for me, and I allow my thoughts to be distracted by the traffic, scenery and wherever else they wander.
I'm sure this will take a few weeks to read and will report back when I finish.