Welcome to The Linen God blog & review tour and GIVEAWAY, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! Disclosure – I received a free copy of the book for review. Opinions shared are mine.
I’ll be giving away my age when I admit this…..but when the 2006 Olympics are mentioned, it always makes me think of the Shroud of Turin. Who’s nodding along with me right now? Apparently the shroud has a tremendously detailed history as a historic artifact and religious relic; however, the late 1980’s was the first time I’d heard of it. In the book The Linen God, the shroud is surrounded by all kinds of mystery and danger. The story reminded me of The DaVinci Code because of all the twists and turns. The romance seemed rather forced, though, and I think the book would have been better without that angle. Some of the conversations were monotonous and tempted me to skim to more active scenes. It’s clear that the author combed the shroud’s background and included much of this research in the story.
In terms of historic value, it’s difficult for me to determine what’s fact and what’s fiction. Since my prior knowledge about the shroud was so limited, The Linen God was pure entertainment for me. It’s amazing to think that any part of it could be true, though! This is a good read for those who like historic fiction, suspense, and mystery novels. Though you may enjoy it even if you’re not a believer, I think Christians would be most likely to buy into the story without being too skeptical. The shroud legend requires a certain amount of faith to hold value. Are you willing to give it a try?
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: The Linen God Author: Jim O’Shea Publisher: Ambassador International Release Date: March 31, 2018 Genre: Inspirational Suspense/Thriller The Shroud of Turin is the most studied and controversial religious relic in human history. The ancient linen cloth bears the image of a man, alleged to be that of Jesus of Nazareth. What if it were real? What if it contained a secret powerful enough to alter the course of human history? And what if it fell into the wrong hands? Manny Lusum is convinced the Shroud is the genuine article and obsessed with proving it scientifically. Grace Barden is not only Manny’s best friend, but also secretly in love with the physics student and soon-to-be Catholic priest. Across the globe, three grisly murders and the theft of a secret manuscript
thrust Grace and Manny into a generations-old conspiracy of biblical proportions. From New York to Rome to the inner sanctum of the Vatican, they struggle to untangle a bizarre mystery surrounding the controversial artifact. In a dramatic confrontation between faith and the ultimate evil on the world stage, Grace and Manny are pushed to the edge of an abyss, balanced on the brink between heaven and hell. This suspenseful and captivating thriller is perfect for fans of Dan Brown, John Grisham, Robert Ludlum, and David Baldacci. Order your copy today and experience a unique blend of history, science, conscience, religion and a battle of good versus evil that will keep you reading into the early morning hours!
͞ . . . a wonderfully engaging, page-turning thriller.͟—Doug Peterson, Award Winning Author of The Vanishing Woman and The Puzzle People
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jim is a long-time resident of Chesterfield, Missouri…͞The City of Sculptures͟. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri in Columbia and now spends his time crafting novels of suspense that tackle the complex relationship between science and religion, stories designed to take the reader places he or she may not have previously considered. CONNECT: website | Facebook | Ambassador International
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The Shroud of Turin is so fascinating, isn’t it? Thanks, Dianna! 🙂
I think I can live a full, happy life without this book.
Hi Dianna, I like to read mystery and thriller books. Thank you for highlighting the book with your review. I am adding this book to my list and will definitely read it.