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Clothilde Lejeune, a specialist in ancient languages, finds her world turned upside down with the news of her father’s death. Upon arrival at her childhood home, she and her son learn that the ancient oil jar her father had brought back from World War II may hold more than the memory of a young man killed in the war. With the help of a mysterious Monsignor and her son, J.E., Cloe must find the truth of the contents of the jar-a truth that could overturn the theology of the Christian church as she seeks to understand herself and the relationship she has with her family.
Meanwhile, a wealthy collector is leaving a trail of bodies as he tries to find the jar and learn of its contents for his own nefarious purposes. This biblical thrill ride will keep you on the edge of your seat to the very end.
Mr. Mayhall’s blending of fact, fiction, history, geography, and speculation is suberbly done. Many in religious circles know the story of Judas the Apostle and how he betrayed Jesus for money. Mr. Mayhall’s speculations on there being more to the story are an incredible journey through some moments of intense drama and personal introspection.
Judas the Apostle is crafted very well and I found myself wanting to be Cloe with her expertise and willingness to attack the hunt face on. His villain is equally crafted with such presence and poise that you feel you can see this man and in a glimpse and know him for the despot he is.
Anyone who is interested in historical fiction and religious fiction must definitely put this book on their list to check out. Scenes are too intense, in my opinion, for young readers, but older teens may enjoy Judas the Apostle.
Book Stats:
- Paperback: 330 pages
- Publisher: iUniverse (August 22, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1491703326
- ISBN-13: 978-1491703328
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Books in the Cloe Lejeune series in the order they should be read:
Judas the Apostle
The Last Sicarius
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Summary : Judas the Apostle is crafted very well and I found myself wanting to be Cloe with her expertise and willingness to attack the hunt face on. His villain is equally crafted with such presence and poise that you feel you can see this man and in a glimpse and know him for the despot he is. Anyone who is interested in historical fiction and religious fiction must definitely put this book on their list to check out. Scenes are too intense, in my opinion, for young readers, but older teens may enjoy Judas the Apostle.
