Book of Judas by Linda Stasi

Dan Brown meet Sandra Brown was my comment on Stasi’s Sixth Station. That hasn't changed.    This  novel is about Judas’s relationship to Jesus.   The premise is that  Judas and Jesus collaborated on having Judas facilitate Jesus death and resurrection.  Rather than Judas being the most hated disciple, the novel suggest Judas whas the most loved.  The relationship and the secrets to resurrection are hidden in a tube which shows up in the estate of Roy’s (Alessandra’s best friend) father.  The ensuing mayhem is based on the desire of a wide assortment of bad people who want the secret of resurrection.

Linda Stasi

Alessandra Russo  still has a Manhattan size chip on her shoulder.  She seems less disciplined and more erratic in this book.  She still despises hypocrisy and authority equally.   Once again she finds herself caught up in a millennium old religious conspiracy.

A one man wrecking crew and possible father of Terry, Alessandra’s son, reappears in this book and is deeply hated and deeply loved.

Once again I think Ms. Stasi clearly points out that religious conflicts have the potential for being the most destructive of wars.   The book is a captivating read that alludes to historic conspiracies that force you to ponder.   Ms. Stasi makes no attempt to pander to the sensitivities of those who may be offended by her irreverence.  This book will surely offend some.  

This is an action adventure mystery I enjoyed.

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