The Shroud Conspiracy

A Novel

By: John Heubusch

Narrated by: Paul Boehmer

Throughout his career, forensic anthropologist and outspoken atheist Dr. Jon Bondurant has investigated many religious artifacts said to be real, but he knows better. So when he is invited by the Vatican to examine the Shroud of Turin, said to be the burial cloth that covered the body of Christ, he is delighted for the opportunity to prove once and for all that the shroud is a fake. But when he meets Domenika Josef, the beautiful and devout Vatican representative, he realizes his task will not be as straightforward as he once imagined.

As Bondurant and his team examine every element of the shroud, he and Domenika begin to see each other in a whole new light. As the evidence about the origin of this highly contested piece of fabric starts to pile up, he begins to realize that he's been seeing a lot of things incorrectly. But when a sample of the blood from the shroud - believed to be the real blood of Jesus Christ - vanishes, he realizes his problems are just beginning. The DNA traces in that sample could have earth-shattering consequences if they fall into the wrong hands.

When Domenika vanishes, Bondurant is caught in a globe-spanning chase to rescue the women he loves - and stop the evil forces who have their own motives for bringing on the Second Coming.

©2017 John Heubusch (P)2017 Tantor

Critic reviews

" The Shroud Conspiracy is an absolutely brilliant thriller! This riveting, intrigue-filled mystery is like nothing you've read before. Once you start, you won't be able to put it down." (Brad Thor, New York Times best-selling author)

Simply Fantastic!!!

Wow - My first John Heubusch listen. I was hooked by chapter one. A little along the lines of Dan Brown. Hunt for regligous artifacts, sabotage, murder, mystery. Already downloaded book two! Highly recommend this one.

Be prepared for a great ride!

Would you listen to The Shroud Conspiracy again? Why?

I don't listen to books twice, but this one is well worth the investment to be sure.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The handicapped priest was compelling in many ways. His dog and his attitude were well crafted and performed.

Have you listened to any of Paul Boehmer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, many, and this was great. Boehmer is an Audible star in my mind, and this offering confirms this.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed at times, and researched stuff at times as well.

Any additional comments?

This is an outstanding offering, which I gladly used a credit for. Good balance of action, conspiracy, thoughtful concepts and intrigue. Brilliantly performed. A couple of editing issues prevent it from all 5's but well worth the credit. Highly recommended.

Wanted to like it more…

I think I was expecting a DaVinci Code style of story, some of those ingredients are there but it is it’s own meal for sure. The one thing I couldn’t stand was the way the narrator said “Dominica” I’m probably the only one that thinks about it, but I always do when I think about this story.

Not so much

There was far too much suspension of disbelief required to get through this book. More to the point, key characters, with extraordinary levels of education and professional success, behaved like morons throughout.

The main plot line was so convoluted and contrived, at the book's close, I was just happy it was over.

The best I can say is I didn't return it for the credit.

Eh.

Held my attention. Story was so so. Was not my favorite. A little creepy, in fact. Liked the reader.