Inspector Lyman travels to France's Amiens Cathedral, where he must determine how the head of the Vatican Bank and a self-appointed Venerable Master of a secret Masonic lodge figure into a banker's recent death. Reprint. LJ. AB.
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A Powerful Journey for the Powerless!,
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This review is from: Gospel Truths (Mass Market Paperback)
Have you noticed the rising tide of rebellion in society, a lack of confidence in the authority of both secular and sacred leaders? Gospel Truths is a search for the Book of Thomas the Contender and the Gospel of Thomas, two works that could change the very fabric of society and spirituality. For the message supposedly lying within these two texts contains the key to fully finding one's identity, purpose and power within one's self and not based on external people or ideas. But as in every powerful truth, there are those who find this potential discovery a disaster in the making, a formidable force to destroy the powers that be. So what's the obvious conflict? Travel to England and France for an unforgettable experience!
J. G. Sandom, like Dan Brown and other writers covering similar conflicts, offers each reader a thrilling adventure ride but also some fascinating knowledge about Masons, the Founding Fathers of America, antiques, architecture, cathedrals, and so much more. The protagonist who will guide us through this labyrinth is Nigel Lyman, a once notable British Detective now wallowing in grief and sorrow over a job gone bad and a terrible personal loss. But morose or otherwise, Lyman is called to investigate the mysterious death of an Italian financier tied to a formidable banking scandal unprecedented in the global banking world. Little does Nigel know that more battles and deaths will follow but on the journey Nigel begins what will bring him the purpose and healing he most needs and a conclusion the world needs even more! To stop him unknown enemies will galvanize their most fierce forces with their own very specific mission. Gospel Truths is a dynamic, exciting, intelligent read that will thrill every reader and for true seekers may even send you searching for the real "gospel truth." A notable novel that will gain fresh attention and interest of new readers! Move over, Dan Brown! Reviewed by Viviane Crystal on September 22, 2009
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
FABULOUS BOOK WRITTEN LONG BEFORE "DA VINCI CODE",
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This review is from: Gospel Truths (Mass Market Paperback)
"Gospel Truths" is a superior read. It's both fascinating, smart and mysterious. The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas, believed to be Christ's own words writtin on the page, has been hidden away in a cathedral in France. If it is found and exposed, it will undermine the very essence of Christianity as we know it. Reviewer #1 has done a superb job of describing the characters, so I won't go into it again here.
Just let me say that J. has a gift for putting words together beautifully. "Gospel Truths" is filled with such beautiful passages that I found myself going back and reading them over again. "Gospel Truths" was not an easy book to write but J. did a superb job. Books on the subject of religion are often fascinating, especially when it is thought that an actual relic exists that was hidden 1,000 years ago. It would be wonderful to have everyone to read the book in a room for a discussion. Please buy it. It's well worth the read.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hard to believe it's Sandom's first novel,
By SQUIRREL "215va" (Philadelphia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Gospel Truths (Hardcover)
Captivating, erudite and masterfully plotted, Gospel Truths is the thinking man's Da Vinci Code. The novel is set primarily in the cathedral towns of France (Chartres and Amiens), features colorful characters, and explores a variety of issues from Medieval architecture and topology, to the early Gnostic Christians (considered Heretics by the established Church) and Free Masonry. Interestingly, both Sandom and Brown went to Amherst College. Wonder if Brown was influenced by his fellow alumni's novel. Sure seems that way. But Gospel Truths is actually far more interesting and complex, though clearly a more "difficult" and challenging read. A "must read" for any mystery lover. If you liked Da Vinci Code, you'll LOVE Gospel Truths. Stick with it and the book will deliver in spades.
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