{"product_id":"broken-cross-paperback-1","title":"Broken Cross - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBill Byrnes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePriest. Scholar. Fugitive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tom Lache never imagined fleeing through Cappadocia, but now he's running for his life. He's wanted for the murder of a brilliant Muslim archaeologist, whose discovery could shatter Christianity. His only ally is Rachel Goldman, a New York Times reporter and rabbi's daughter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTom must decipher the Gospel of Longinus, an ancient text stating that Christ planned and survived his crucifixion. He faces the unthinkable dilemma-is his faith based on a lie, or will a lie destroy his faith? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTom and Rachel navigate duplicity, shifting alliances, and secret agendas as each revelation draws them further into a conspiracy that would change the world forever. From ancient caves to modern-day laboratories, every step is more treacherous than the last. Pursued by the police, assassins, and the Vatican's enigmatic spymaster, Tom must confront not only an elaborate conspiracy but also a dark secret from his own past. Racing against time, he must prove his innocence and expose the truth behind the gospel before it's too late. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBroken Cross\u003c\/em\u003e is a heart-pounding story of faith, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of the truth, set in an exotic locale where ancient history collides with a modern-day conspiracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 05, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68076069093624,"sku":"9781685138141","price":23.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/bWqYSj4ViM9781685138141.webp?v=1794466250","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/broken-cross-paperback-1","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}