I liked many of Ken Follett's earlier novels very much, which makes _The Hammer of Eden_ even more disappointing. It's hard to believe that this book was written by the author who wrote such gems as _Eye of the Needle_ and _Pillars of the Earth_. The plot of this book is derivative, predictable, and incredible (in the literal sense). The characters are cardboard, the dialog is wooden, and the action appears to be written with movie special effects in mind. The book is, at least, mercifully short. Don't waste your money on it.