The Didymus Contingency [Paperback]

Jeremy Robinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 31, 2005

If you could go back in time...and witness any event...where would you go? When Dr. Tom Greenbaum faces that question after successfully discovering the secret to time travel, he knows the time, place and event he will witness: the death and failed resurrection of Jesus Christ. Dr. David Goodman, Tom's colleague and closest friend follows Tom into the past, attempting to avert a time-space catastrophe, but forces beyond their control toss them into a dangerous end game where they are tempted by evil characters, betrayed by friends, pursued by an assassin from the future and haunted by a demon that cannot be killed. Visit the author at www.jeremyrobinsononline.com.

Editorial Reviews

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"[a] unique and bold thriller. It is a fast-paced page-turner like no other. Not to be missed!" -- James Rollins, bestselling author of Black Order and The Judas Strain --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

This is the first novel by Jeremy Robinson, who also authored The Screenplay Workbook. For a first novel this is a bold step into the world of fiction. The story is both engrossing and thoughtful, religious yet worldly and takes a fresh look at the events surrounding the death of Jesus Christ.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 292 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com (March 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1411627148
• ISBN-13: 978-1411627147
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #735,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

JEREMY ROBINSON is the author of numerous novels including PULSE, INSTINCT, and THRESHOLD the first three books in his exciting Jack Sigler series, which is also the focus of and expanding series of co-authored novellas deemed the Chesspocalypse. Robinson also known as the #1 Amazon.com horror writer, Jeremy Bishop, author of THE SENTINEL and the controversial novel, TORMENT. His novels have been translated into ten languages. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three children. For more visit Jeremy at: www.jeremyrobinsononline.com

Customer Reviews

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, July 14, 2005

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K. Johnson "Prof" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Didymus Contingency (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book. I was entrenched in it every night until I reached the end. I have been reading it before bed for about a week and a half and have found that it has set my mined ablaze. I finished last night. Do to stresses in life it is rare that my mind is able be fully captured by a story enough to forget for 60 minutes what my day has been like. This book managed to achieve that.

To be truthful I didn't even buy the book. My wife picked it up after a friend recommended it. She loved it, tried to get me to read it and I resisted. I resisted because in general, books with religious overtones seem to more often than not to aggravate me with their agendas. Last week, I found myself without anything to read in the facilities (to much detail I know) because my wife threw out all the magazines. The book was on her dresser so out of desperation I grabbed the book and the rest is history. I adopted it for a week of reading.

Before I started to write this review I read the review below. I am not even sure the person who wrote that review read the whole book because some of the comments are way off in left field. The one comment that I really want to rebut is the one in relation to Jesus and how the writer portrayed him. I can't reiterate enough how much an over the top portrayal and overly analytical representation of Jesus in this book would have turned me off.

Clearly I am not someone who minds a good wordy review but I don't respect reviewers who give away large parts of the story, especially when they misrepresent the story (there is most definitely a clear and dramatic conclusion to Tom's quest.) Christian or not this book should leave you with, at the very least, a fun topic for discussion. My daughter is reading it now and I am looking forward to hearing what she thinks. As for me, I think this book is wonderful.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Provocative & Innovative Thriller, June 26, 2005

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Beverly Diehl "Bev" (Sherman Oaks, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Didymus Contingency (Paperback)

Science, Religion, Action & Romance - there's something for everyone here. The book moves fast, and though he's really a secondary character, it paints a wonderfully vivid and unique portrait of Jesus. Far from the pale, victimized postcard Jesus that so many find a turn-off, here he's a vital, strong, compelling man with a great sense of humor. Somebody who not only doesn't come over as preachy, but a guy you might enjoy knocking back a few brews with.

Yet he doesn't hijack the novel from Tom and David, our main characters, who had us rooting for them both. There were some great twists and turns, and the ending was both satisfying, and fit with the story and characters. (P.S. - I want one of those watches!)

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh, unique concept!, July 14, 2005

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Marigold - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Didymus Contingency (Paperback)

To put it mildly, I am a picky reader. The Didymus Contingency is not even the type of book I typically read, as anything even close to science fiction usually sends me to bed early. But, I was really interested in reading this because of the fact that Jesus Christ is a character in the book, and I was ready to pick it all apart. However, once I started it, I was thrilled to find that not only is the science extremely accessible, but the character of Jesus is portrayed in such a fresh, bold way, I was shocked. I think Robinson is one gutsy guy. Not only does he include actual scenes from the Bible, but he portrays Jesus in scenes of his own artistic making. And he did it very, very well.

The characters are lovable, hateable, and believable. Dialogue is superb, especially the way Robinson effortlessly blends biblical quotes with his own characters, etc. A few very original plot twists kept me guessing (not easy to do). Also, Robinson writes elegantly, scenically, and lacking in cliche.

I loved this so much I forgot I was reading. Don't laugh, but I even cried once. Read it if you want to experience something totally original. Read it if you want to simply enjoy an excellent story. I was very impressed.