The Blood Gospel (The Order of the Sanguines, #1)
by James Rollins, Rebecca Cantrell
The Blood Gospel by James Rollins, Rebecca Cantrell holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 10.4K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 479 pages.
About The Blood Gospel
An earthquake in Masada, Israel, kills hundreds and reveals a tomb buried in the heart of the mountain. A trio of investigators—Sergeant Jordan Stone, a military forensic expert; Father Rhun Korza, a Vatican priest; and Dr. Erin Granger, a brilliant but disillusioned archaeologist—are sent to explore the macabre discovery, a subterranean temple holding the crucified body of a mummified girl.But a brutal attack at the site sets the three on the run, thrusting them into a race to recover what was once preserved in the tomb’s sarcophagus: a book rumored to have been written by Christ’s own hand, a tome that is said to hold the secrets to His divinity. But the enemy who hounds them is like no other, a force of ancient evil directed by a leader of impossible ambitions and incalculable cunning.From crumbling tombs to splendorous churches, Erin and her two companions must confront a past that traces back thousands of years, to a time when ungodly beasts hunted the dark spaces of the world, to a moment in history when Christ made a miraculous offer, a pact of salvation for those who were damned for eternity.Here is a novel that is explosive in its revelation of a secret history. Why do Catholic priests wear pectoral crosses? Why are they sworn to celibacy? Why do the monks hide their countenances under hoods? And why does Catholicism insist that the consecration of wine during Mass results in its transformation to Christ’s own blood? The answers to all go back to a secret sect within the Vatican, one whispered as rumor but whose very existence was painted for all to see by Rembrandt himself, a shadowy order known simply as the Sanguines.In the end, be warned: some books should never be found, never opened—until now.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Rollins, Rebecca Cantrell |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 479 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.97 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,424 |
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What genre is The Blood Gospel?
The Blood Gospel is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Horror, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Blood Gospel worth reading?
Based on 10.4K reader ratings, The Blood Gospel has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Blood Gospel?
The Blood Gospel has 479 pages.
Who wrote The Blood Gospel?
The Blood Gospel was written by James Rollins, Rebecca Cantrell. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for The Blood Gospel?
The ISBN-13 for The Blood Gospel is 9780061991040.0.
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