God Machine by J.G. Sandom Search Amazon for other books by or about J.G. Sandom. Rating: Reviewed by: Bob Walch

In the prologue of this historical thriller the reader visits ancient Egypt, Leonardo Da Vinci's room in Milan in 1492 and the home of Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia in 1738.

Once this groundwork is laid, J.G. Sandom is ready to introduce Joseph Koster and set him on the trail of one of the most amazing and fearsome discoveries of all time. The coded journal of Franklin, a hidden map, a legendary gospel -these are all pieces of the puzzle. The prize that the completed puzzle will reveal is the resting place of the Gospel of Judas.

A document that could challenge the very foundations of Christianity, the Gospel of Judas will expose Koster to terrible danger because there are those who naturally do not want its content revealed. But, the trail also leads to the plans for a curious and apocalyptical device called the God Machine which could, if completed, open a doorway to Heaven or a portal to Hell.

The author of "Gospel Truths", J.G. Sandom has already shown he intends to give Dan Brown some competition. Fortunately, he has the talent to make this a serious challenge. Brown would be well advised to check his rear view mirror because there's someone closing fast and about to overtake the famous author of the "Da Vinci Code"!