The Thirteenth Apostle

Order of Thaddeus #2

by J.A. Bouma

After terrorists attack a cathedral in Chicago and steal an ancient relic belonging to one of Jesus’ apostles, ex-Army Ranger and professor of religious studies Silas Grey chances upon someone from his past who appears with a remarkable offer. Eli Denton invites Silas to help him verify one of early Christianity’s most recent—and most controversial—archaeological The Gospel of Judas . Containing “the secret account of the revelation that Jesus spoke with Judas Iscariot,” it tells a remarkably different story than the one contained in the Church’s recognized Gospels. But the motives of this long-lost friend are mysterious, and the consequences for Silas’s faith are ominous. Meanwhile, the Order of Thaddeus discovers the stolen apostle relic is part of a larger conspiracy that grows in significance and severity with each passing day. With this grave threat against the apostolic memory deepening, Silas’s mission to uncover the mysteries of the Gospel of Judas and motives of his friend is made more urgent—but there are doubts, and his efforts are thwarted at every turn. Can he preserve the eyewitness memory of Jesus’ earliest apostles before Jesus’ story is altered forever? The Thirteenth Apostle is the second book in the groundbreaking Order of Thaddeus action-adventure thriller series combining the familiar conspiracy suspense of Dan Brown with the special-ops thrill of James Rollins, wrapped in the historical insight of Steve Berry and inspiration of Ted Dekker. Embark on this explosively inventive adventure by emerging author J. A. Bouma, straddling thrill and thought, faith and doubt—a ride people are saying is so captivating and inspiring that it’s “An interesting book that is worth reading over and over.”

212 pages, Paperback

Published June 18, 2018

Reviews

[pamela boseman · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Thirteenth Apostle

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the characters. I have read the Gnostic gospel of Judas. This story was great. Cannot wait for book 3.

[Karen Hoolahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Compelling...

An amazing eye opening adventure ! So well written that it drew me in from the first page. It addressed some of the same things I had read and questioned and doubted from the Judas Gospels. Thank you to a fabulous writer who opened my eyes and clarified my own doubts and questions. A thrilling story to the last page. I love Silas, he seems so real in his feelings he draws one in so much more deeply to the story. Ready to start the next book in this stunning series.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the presentation of the biblical/historical background to much of the RC church. The flow however seems choppy in parts. His message on salvation is clear but sometimes seems overstated. A little at a point but not to "drinking out of a fire hose". I will read the next in the series soon.

[KATHLEEN CORTE · Rating 5 out of 5]

JUDAS

That was an excellent story. I love it I can't wait for you to write another book in this order of Thaddeus anxiously awaiting for a book 3 ,had to stay up and finish the book. that's when I know what a really good book is.

[Kdcontorno · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m hooked... hope this series never ends!! Am into Book 3 now

[MARILYN RAYNER · Rating 4 out of 5]

Faith is it felt it known?

A fascinating story based on truth. Can we believe what we have been taught, is there another truth ? If so how it will it change you?

[Christine Stowe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Action packed Christian story. Loved the characters even the villains! Good wins eventually.

[Michael Benjamin · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have never panned a book.
This book has two-dimensional irritating protagonists. The plot is unbelievable and predictable.