THE SHROUD [Paperback]

Jacqueline Druga-Marchetti (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2002

To divert attention from its priesthood pedophilia scandals, the Vatican allows Doctor Marcus Leon to extract DNA from blood trapped in the Shroud of Turin. Dr. Leon then ignites a firestorm of controversy by announcing his plan to clone the image upon the Shroud – that of the man known by history as Jesus of Nazareth.

The experiment is a success and the masses turn to embrace the clone as the encapsulation of Christ, failing to recognize that science can replicate the body but cannot touch the soul.

Devoid of this essential spirit, the clone is nothing more than a directionless vessel in need of a captain – a position quickly assumed by the Anti-Christ, whose strength grows as the geographically fragmented gatherings of "non-believers" are killed.

Can Dr. Leon marshal the forces in time to save the world? Can the Anti-Christ be stopped?

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

The Shroud is a riveting, engrossing tale that grabs you by the throat from the opening line onward, and yet somehow manages to simultaneously stimulate your intellect.

Dead End Street highly recommends this book!

From the Author

Dedication

For the one lie
that led to the gasp
that became the most controversial story I’ll ever write.
I dedicate this book to Greg.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 340 pages
• Publisher: Dead End Street, LLC (July 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929429797
• ISBN-13: 978-1929429790
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,654,371 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jacqueline Druga is a native of Pittsburgh, Pa. She is a prolific writer and filmmaker. Her published works include genres of all types, but favors post-apocalypse and apocalypse writing. Currently she is in production of her third full-length feature film in which she has written and is producing.

A single mother of four, Jacqueline is also a musician. She resides in a small town outside of Pittsburgh with her family. Of all her accomplishments, Jacqueline is most proud of being a grandmother. Her grandchildren reside with her and are the light of her life.

Jacqueline welcomes emails. You can reach her through her Author Services at [e-mail]

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Shroud kicks ..., March 7, 2003

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steve (Ambridge, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: THE SHROUD (Paperback)

Author Jacqueline Druga-Marchetti has done it again with The Shroud! This book takes an intriguing idea and executes it into a scarily plausible scenario. With characters that sparkle and leap off the pages, the combination of wit, humor, science and horror will have you frantically turning pages till you reach the end. I can't wait for the next installment!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, March 6, 2003

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A. Wallace (VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: THE SHROUD (Paperback)

The Shroud is a wonderful read full of excitement and horror, and great characters. The plot is evident from the synopsis, a darn good one too, so, I'll get into the characters here. I fully enjoyed the relationship between Kyle (Reggie's father) & Reggie, Reggie & Marcus, but I truly enjoyed Reggie. She's my kind of gal, the kind that can take care of herself, verbally and physically. Devante (the Anti-Christ) is incredible, and most of all I enjoyed the reactions and conversations that took place with Devante and others in the novel. Although not an amusing story it did possess some humorous parts that I thought added much to the story. But there is also mystery in this story, the mystery of Michael. Great job, Ms. Drugo-Marchetti!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jackie does it again!, March 3, 2003

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Allyson Alexander "alleygata" (Mt. Airy, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: THE SHROUD (Paperback)

I've always enjoyed Jacquelines work, but The Shroud takes the cake. This ones a page-turner, and a very bizzarre, but believable story. Jackie has that gift down pat!