Crossings by Alex Landragin

​Crossings explores the swapping of souls over lifetimes and takes us on a journey over much of the world and over 150 years.  It revolves around a secret manuscript, a society based on recovering it and those two souls that start the pendulum swinging.  The fascinating part of this book is that it can be read in two ways - the conventional start on page one or almost as a "choose your own adventure" format with guidance.  The time periods will interest all lovers of historical fiction, the crossings themselves will delight those readers of time travel and ancient secrets we do not understand and mystery lovers will enjoy the hunt for those who got away and for those who must be found to right a wrong.  It is truly an unusual book and a good choice for fans of Kate Atkinson, Carlos Ruiz Zafon and Caleb Carr.   4 stars