The Rebirth is a work of fiction in the conspiracy, thriller, and action subgenres. It is best suited to the mature adult reading audience owing to scenes of graphic violence, drug references, and the use of explicit language throughout. Penned by author V.P. Evans, we find ourselves immersed in the chilling lives of two men who have gone through a period of estrangement, only to be reunited by murder, conspiracy, and a mystery that will have them questioning their past, present, and future. When the pained and addicted Mark meets the reclusive and sickness-weary Jason, they soon realize their journey through the dark streets of Chicago could crack open a secret; many would rather these two men die before they uncover it.

Author V.P. Evans delivers excitement at every turn in this tense thriller novel, which starts with a gripping and intriguing premise before ramping up its murderous twists and turns with each new discovery. Whilst all of this is already so interesting and exciting for thriller fans to enjoy, the true gem of the work for me was in the care and attention to detail of Evans’s character development. I was particularly drawn to long-term sufferer Jason and his approach to pain, illness, and isolation, which was poignantly drawn and informed by his actions and emotional journey throughout the challenges of the plot. Mark was less immediately likable, but that in itself is a testament to how Evans has you taking a deep journey into his psyche and really rooting for him by the end of the book. Overall, The Rebirth is a work that offers both food for thought and high-stakes thrills, wrapped up in a highly recommend read for conspiracy fans everywhere.

The Rebirth by V.P. Evans is a thriller that centers around two men who have more in common than their backstories would suggest. Mark has already lost Roy and is now facing the very real prospect of losing Anna, Roy's mother; a woman he loves, whose life is in danger, currently staying with someone else. Jason's naive optimism allowed him to be drawn into the Rebirth based on a lie, an organization having nothing to do with their promised enlightenment. Mark and Jason have a slim opportunity to stop the Imperatores and a corrupt, deadly conspiracy that stretches beyond what has occurred to date into an uncertain future. The price is high but the pair are willing to pay with their own blood for atonement, the truth, and salvation for all.

The Rebirth by V.P. Evans can best be described as a cross between The Da Vinci Code and Rule By Secrecy. The premise is intriguing and there is little more rewarding than a chase that hinges on conspiracy, and personal salvation for the characters involved who have questionable rectitude. What sets The Rebirth apart is the incorporation of historic reasoning and its inclusion of the philosophical ideologies of some of the world's greatest minds. The drivers are Mark, losing the last of what holds him together, and Jason's knowledge of what the Imperatores are all about, which occasionally get lost in phrases that would make Yoda proud, but tie into the plot well enough to keep it flowing. This is a story with a lot to offer, with bonus points for setting its home down in the Windy City.