Josh Cohan, a work-obsessed archaeology professor, has a recurring dream about a great secret. He follows his instincts to the Judean desert, where he makes a fantastic discovery an ancient scroll which seems to have been written by Jesus Christ. The Israeli Antiquities Authority has a claim on the scroll, but another, more sinister organization wants the scroll as well. The Guardians, members of an ancient extremist religious sect, are willing to kill to get what they want.

Josh joins the government-sponsored team of translators who believe the scroll might be genuine, and falls in love with Danielle, the fiery daughter of one of the translators. When a friend turns up dead and Danielle goes missing, Josh realizes that the scroll might be more powerful and controversial than he had ever imagined. Will Josh be able to prevent something terrible from happening to the woman he loves without giving up the most important discovery mankind has ever made?

"Lightning-paced, meticulously researched, Ron Cutler's The Secret Scroll is a thriller bound to shake the world. Both a thoughtful treatise on faith and a riveting voyage of discovery, here is a debut to be savored well into the night." - James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of The Judas Strain

"The Secret Scroll is an extraordinary novel, a thrill-ride from its opening scene of discovery to the breathtaking, prophetic finish, which combines ancient Biblical secrets and a violently dangerous cult with modern-day assassination, kidnapping, and archaeological intrigue. Great characters, impeccable research, a spectacular setting, and swift pacing make this an exceptional debut novel. Absolutely first rate."

- Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author of Blasphemy

 

"Action plus logic makes for a worthy debut."

- Steve Berry, bestselling author of The Third Secret