The Sacred Imposter

Lankford%E2%80%99s third thriller in her Jesus Thief series finds former housekeeper Maggie Johnson mourning the death of her son, Jess%E2%80%94who was cloned from DNA taken from the Shroud of Turin%E2%80%94as she prepares to marry Sam Duffy, the man she loves, and the man who raped her while he was suffering from postcoma amnesia. Meanwhile, her rival for Sam%E2%80%99s love, Coral Anders, is drawn into the schemes of the dangerous Luis Moctezuma. And when rumors about another sacred clone surface, Moctezuma%E2%80%99s plans soon include kidnapping. This novel is a heady blend of diverse cultures, religions, and human passions. Despite some awkward dialogue, the story is engaging, and the characters well drawn.