Short Synopsis
In this intense thriller, a forensic anthropologist sets out to prove that the Shroud of Turin is a fake, but quickly discovers the opposite—and must race to stop the evil forces who want to use traces of blood in the fabric to clone Jesus Christ and bring on the second coming of their own design.

Full Synopsis
Throughout his career, forensic anthropologist and outspoken atheist Dr. Jon Bondurant has investigated many religious artifacts said to be real, but he knows better. So when he is invited by the Vatican to examine the Shroud of Turin, said to be the burial cloth that covered the body of Christ he is delighted for the opportunity to prove once and for all that the Shroud is a fake. But when he meets Domenika Josef, the beautiful and devout Vatican representative, he realizes his task will not be as straightforward as he once imagined. As Bondurant and his team examine every element of the Shroud, he and Domenika begin to see each other in a whole new light. As the evidence about the origin of this highly contested piece of fabric starts to pile up, he begins to realize that he's been seeing a lot of things incorrectly.

But when a sample of the blood from the Shroud—believed to be the real blood of Jesus Christ—vanishes, he realizes his problems are just beginning. The DNA traces in that sample could have earth-shattering consequences if they fall into the wrong hands. When Domenika vanishes, Bondurant is caught in a globe-spanning chase to rescue the women he loves—and stop the evil forces who have their own motives for bringing on the Second Coming.

"The Shroud Conspiracy is an absolutely brilliant thriller! This riveting, intrigue-filled mystery is like nothing you’ve read before. Once you start, you won’t be able to put it down." ---Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Indiana Jones meets DaVinci Code. Definitely one of the most intensely exciting thrillers you’ll read all year.” ---Ted Bell, bestselling author of The Patriot

"A fast paced story, with some great twists, it is a page-turner from beginning to end! John Heubusch jumps onto the writing stage with a huge first book. Move over Dan Brown, you have some competition . . . A great read!” ---Scott McEwen, author of American Sniper

“Intense and intriguing” ---Booklist