I, Judas The 5th Gospel Paperback - 2012

For two thousand years, the name Judas Iscariot has been synonymous with betrayal. But what if everything we've been told is a lie?

Deep in the Amazon rainforest, where the rivers converge at Devil's Fork and explorers vanish without a trace, an impossible man waits. Cursed by Jesus himself to walk the earth until the Second Coming, Judas has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the birth of faiths, and the darkest chapters of human history. Now, as a massive celestial object called Wormwood hurtles toward Earth, the time has finally come for him to reveal the truth.

Two powerful forces race against time. The Brotherhood believes Judas is the Anti-Christ who must be destroyed before Wormwood arrives. The Illuminati sees him as a myth, a distraction from stopping both the asteroid and the Brotherhood's apocalyptic "Great Commission." Both dispatch elite teams into the unforgiving jungle, armed with weapons, technology, and absolute conviction.

Led by the lethal Jesuit assassin Father DiSalvo, the Wrath of God team includes a Brazilian guide with mysterious ties to the jungle's secrets, a haunted Special Forces captain, a brilliant archeologist, and others with hidden agendas. As they penetrate deeper into the Amazon's heart, they discover that some truths are more dangerous than any weapon.

At Devil's Fork, over a final meal, Judas offers to tell his story-the real story of Jesus's last days, the true meaning of the betrayal, and the burden he has carried for millennia. What he reveals will challenge everything humanity believes about faith, redemption, and the price of salvation.

**From the bestselling author of the Area 51 series comes a breathtaking thriller that blends biblical mystery, cutting-edge science, and pulse-pounding action. Perfect for fans of James Rollins, Steve Berry, and Dan Brown.**

*"In the beginning, the Voice of God was heard inside our heads... And the Voice told us: You Do This."* -From the Fifth Gospel

In 38 hours, Wormwood will strike Earth. The Second Coming is at hand. And Judas Iscariot will finally bear witness to the truth.