About the Book

Josh Cohan, an American archaeologist, has a recurring dream about a great secret. In the wake of professional disappointment, he follows his instincts to the Judean desert where he makes a fantastic discovery: an ancient scroll containing a diary, which seems to have been written by Jesus. The Israeli Antiquities Authority sets out to authenticate the scroll, but another, more sinister organization is interested in Josh’s discovery. The Guardians, an ancient violent cult, have been waiting for a chance to unleash their evil vision on the world and will stop at nothing to get their hands on the scroll.

Josh joins the brilliant team of biblical archaeologists and translators working around the clock to find out whether the scroll is genuine. Along the way, he falls in love with Danielle, the intelligent and fiery daughter of one of the translators. When a friend turns up dead and Danielle goes missing, Josh realizes that the scroll might hold more power than he had ever imagined. Will Josh be able to discover the secret of the Guardians and protect the woman he loves without giving up the most important discovery mankind has ever made?

 

 -- Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Venetian Betrayal

--Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author of Blasphemy