The Blood Gospel

An earthquake at Masada cracks open a tomb that had stayed hidden for centuries. Inside lies the mummified body of a young girl, crucified with silver.

The discovery pulls in three people. Sergeant Jordan Stone works as a forensics specialist for the military. Father Rhun Korza serves the Vatican and keeps secrets of his own. Dr. Erin Granger is an archaeologist still haunted by her past.

Their search takes them across continents, after the Blood Gospel. The book is said to be written in Christ's blood and to carry a power that could shake the foundations of faith.

Others want it as well. The Strigoi, a ruthless sect of vampires, are hunting for it. Standing against them are the Sanguines, an ancient order sworn to protect humanity from the Strigoi.

This is the first book in the Order of the Sanguines series, a thriller that blends archaeology, religious mystery and vampire lore, written by James Rollins with Rebecca Cantrell.