THE FIFTH GOSPEL by Ian
Caldwell
What a great book! The writer gives you a feast for the intellect
while presenting a spell binding murder mystery. It might help if you have a
bit of Biblical or Christian knowledge, but if you don’t, it will be liberally
supplied without preaching. The schism between the Eastern (Orthodox) Church
and the Roman Church is a major part of the plot. The schism plays out in the family that is
the center of THE FIFTH GOSPEL. One brother is a Roman Priest, the other an
Eastern Christian priest. The victim is
a lay person who is investigating the provenance of the Shroud of Turin with
the help of both brothers.
The writing is clear and fluid. The characters are well
rounded and interesting personalities.
The plot is slowly revealed through the machinations and hierarchy of
the Country that is Vatican City. You
will be drawn into the plot, the family, the Vatican and the Church as the tale
unfolds.
Book groups will discover many avenues to discuss – family,
faith, church, power, crime, punishment, divorce, suicide, among them.
5 of 5 stars
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