The Blood Gospel

The Order of the Sanguines, Book 1

By: James Rollins, Rebecca Cantrell

Narrated by: Christian Baskous

Length: 17 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

An earthquake in Masada, Israel, kills hundreds and reveals a tomb buried in the heart of the mountain. A trio of investigators - Sergeant Jordan Stone, a military forensic expert; Father Rhun Korza, a Vatican priest; and Dr. Erin Granger, a brilliant but disillusioned archaeologist - are sent to explore the macabre discovery, a subterranean temple holding the crucified body of a mummified girl.

But a brutal attack at the site sets the three on the run, thrusting them into a race to recover what was once preserved in the tomb's sarcophagus: a book rumored to have been written by Christ's own hand, a tome that is said to hold the secrets to His divinity. The enemy who hounds them is like no other, a force of ancient evil directed by a leader of impossible ambitions and incalculable cunning.

©2013 James Rollins and Rebecca Cantrell (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers

Surprising Disappointment

I've read all of James Rollins' books. I buy and read/listen as soon as each new one comes out. I was surprised when I was disappointed in this one. The story seemed to be a series of hackneyed elements from other series and books I've read over recent years. The characters' dialogue was juvenile in many instances. I expected someone to come out with "golly gosh" at any time. Overall it didn't read/listen like a true James Rollins book with the action rolling me along to the point that I could not put the book down. Please where is Sigma Force??

The redeeming quality was the narrator. He brought life to the mostly cardboard characters with his voice.

Dont bother

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

another vampire, warewolf book and not a good one. The reader isn't that good either. Tried twice to listen to it, didn't get thru the first part either time.

Would you be willing to try another book from James Rollins and Rebecca Cantrell ? Why or why not?

Loved most of James Rollins previous books

What didn’t you like about Christian Baskous’s performance?

too slow

Could you see The Blood Gospel being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

no

wish I hadn't bought it

the synopsis did not let you know that it is a vampire book started ok. Quit listening halfway through

Dragged at times

Kind of like a Dan Brown novel with supernatural characters. Characters were engaging enough but the storyline got bogged down at times. I would probably read a sequel.

Loved this first book of the series!

Loved this first book of this series. Can't wait to listen to the next book!

Best Book Available

I have a learning disorder, than after several TBI thanks to uncle Sam my attention span isn't great, especially when reading, this book will keep you attracted and drawn in from page 1

A most read

What did you love best about The Blood Gospel?

The plot - so many parts to put together and fun to think about

What other book might you compare The Blood Gospel to and why?

Dan Brown, Steve Berry

Any additional comments?

Read and Listen to this book

I loved this

"Biblical references about knowledge and good and evil often get tangled up."

I bought this book for the cover. While I was in a Vampy mood.

I never expected to love this book so much to be honest after reading the synopsis. BUT Taking biblical references and mashing them with historical names that circled around the Vampire legends was just amazing!

We follow 3 characters. Cause you know 3 is a powerful number.

✝️Dr. Erin Granger who is at an archaeological dig when she is.... Persuaded to join a group of men after an earthquake has uncovered a tomb and a gas that kills all the tourists around it but one boy.

In the helicopter she mets a quiet priest of the Vatican

✝️Father Rhun Korza.... Look I can't really say much about him but he's hands down my faves and give me Paul Bettany vibes from Priest. 🙌

When they get to the sight they split Rhun taking care of the dead and Erin meeting

✝️Sergeant Jordan Stone, a military forensic expert; who is in charge of making sure the tomb is not hazardous. But once in the tomb they find a girl held to the wall by arrows....yeah shit starts to hit the fan!

Then we are on a wild Indiana Jones mission with our chosen three...... and vampires. that's important.

Interesting story

Keep me going .... Twists and turns good listen
Will continue with story .....
Ready, set, go .....

crazy story with non fiction undetone

a fantastic story that keeps you interested from the very start. Sci-fi mystery, biblical history and adventure all in one. one of my favorite series for sure.