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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
"the Secret Madonna" - thought provoking and an enjoyable read Nov 24, 2008
By Sarah Reinemeyer
I was fortunate enough to be able to read a pre-release copy of "The Secret Madonna" in a semi-editing mode, with the stipulation of not talking about it. For me, this was very hard to do so I welcome this opportunity to share my thoughts. I also recommend that "The Jesus Thief" be read first, to really feel the warmth of the characters. I think this enabled me to better realize how drastic a personality change one of the main characters underwent as this sequel moves forward in this story. Lankford's rich text to portray the internal multi-leveled mental struggle of many of the characters as their roles develop through the cat and mouse chase to find the Jesus clone builds suspense and kept me turning the pages. And my jaw dropped to the floor when I read what happened to Maggie's son Jess, the Jesus clone. It totally took me by surprise. A very enjoyable, exciting, thought provoking, and imaginative sequel, which pulled at my own beliefs. I recommend both books.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Sequel is tops Nov 24, 2008
By Charles Schwager
"Chuck"
This sequel to The Jesus Thief remains as riveting as its predecessor. What I enjoy most is the linking of mystery, thriller, love scenes and philosophy. Both books can be read purely as thrillers as the writing is clear and brings one into the character's lives so one cares about their fate. But they can also be read as deep pondering on the nature of religion, the role it might play in moving the world to compassion, and how compassion need not be tied to religion, only to the innate goodness in people.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A Classic Sequel Nov 23, 2008
By D. Osborne
As a reader I have always been fond of sequels and trilogies. The Jesus Thief begged for a sequel to fulfill the story started with such power by Ms. Lankford. This sequel, just published, is more than any answer I could imagine.
Ms. Lankford's writing is crisp, powerful and evocative. Her subject is chilling in it's possibilities and this sequel delivers on its promise to prod deeply held beliefs and stir up more controversy than the DaVinci Code.
The Secret Madonna explores the corrosivness of power, the crippling nature of despair and the redemption of love all clothed in the beauty of Italy and her shrines.
And for the emotionally challenged, beware, this book will move a stone to tears, but will leave you, the reader with a sense of real hope.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
a series to read Feb 08, 2009
By Bill Jedamski
Fiction or non-fiction? Cloning of someone from dried blood is almost possible with the technology available today. The book is second in a series and is fiction. The story is about cloning Jesus using dried blood stolen from the Shroud of Turin.
Lankford has researched well. The description of the landscapes and architectures of Italy are real. The sexual desires, religion, power and the mystery of how a human mind makes decisions is used throughout the book, but is well placed and not overdone to the point of becoming the theme of the book.
You never know how or when the character will change. The doctor, who saves the life of the private eye, commits murder without hesitation. The powerful rich man, who will do anything to retain power, realizes he cannot cheat fate. The private eye who worked for the power player becomes a protectorate of the young virgin, only to be seriously wounded, which creates a personality change to the worst. He then must return from a killer personality to the protectorate again in time to save the young Jesus. The virgin sacrifices her future to carry and then care for the cloned Jesus.
The book is excellent reading and may be closer to real life than fiction. To get full enjoyment of this book, you should read the first book "the Jesus Thief" by J R Lankford.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Solid reading, recommended Jan 08, 2009
By Midwest Book Review
The Holy bloodline, a concept explored by the hit book 'The DaVinci Code.' - But what of Christ's modern day descendants? "The Secret Madonna" follows the theoretical search for this distant great grandson of Jesus. A tyrannical millionaire is out for hunting down this boy for his own gain, and is abusing all of his power to do so. This desire leads to a fast paced and riveting tale elaborating on the concept that has come to modern light. "The Secret Madonna" is solid reading, recommended.
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