First published 2004
In 1989 Idaho, Arielle Behn receives mysterious manuscripts from her grandmother's estate. The texts were written in the Orient two thousand years ago and appear unreadable. Yet these same documents once attracted Hitler's attention, suggesting they hold extraordinary power over historical events. The manuscripts contain secrets about Jesus of Nazareth's crucifixion under Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem during Tiberius's reign. Ancient sources worried the Roman emperor that this Messiah's death would trigger Rome's downfall. Pilate understood that ordering the execution would reshape the world forever. Now Arielle guards these writings, but dangerous enemies will stop at nothing to claim them. She must suspect everyone, including her own family members, as she struggles to control this force and stay ahead of relentless pursuers who recognize the documents' incredible potential.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, ancient-history
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Idaho, Jerusalem, Orient, Rome
Period: 1989, 2000 Years Ago, Tiberius's Reign
768 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pocket