The Jesus Spy

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Is Jesus the Nazarene preaching peace or revolution? Pontius Pilate wants Musan Deleig, his spymaster in Roman-occupied Judea, to find out. As Deleig tracks this challenging and captivating figure, he becomes enmeshed in a complex web of power struggles that threaten to destroy them both.

This compelling novel offers a vivid account of the Jesus story, with a rich cast of historical and fictional characters. Deleig’s Zoroastrian belief in a single God makes him an outsider in the pantheistic Roman Empire. So, he is a compassionate if impartial observer of Jesus’ preaching, trial and crucifixion. But the spymaster increasingly finds himself torn between his obligations to Rome and his moral duty as events conspire toward the inevitable outcome.

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Review: I read “The Jesus Spy” with rapt attention and the greatest of pleasure. Jones is a writer of outstanding ability and fluency; the book is difficult to put down. Jones’s knowledge of the times and places of his story is most impressive, and the reader feels that he is THERE. His characters have a commendable reality – well-rounded and believable. Most important, Jones knows how to tell a story, a skill too little seen these days. This is a new take on an old, oft-told tale, with variety and freshness, and a wonderful surprise ending. Highly recommended. – William Bettridge, Amazon.com review

Review: What a marvelous read, filled with great characters, action, suspense, history, wit, and a surprising, satisfying ending. Musan is a Biblical James Bond, with his varied talents and skills, shrewd decision-making, and beautiful love interest. You’ll never read a more interesting novel that explores the “murder” of Jesus. – Cheryl Bubier, Amazon.com review

Review: Outstanding historical novel of the rulers and politics behind the life and death of Jesus. The writing is taut and the details of the times are outstanding. I would highly recommend this historical novel. – S. Ward, Amazon.com review

Review: Facts and fiction are woven into this fascinating novel by Arthur Jones. His knowledge of geography and first century politics in the church and Roman government made the characters come alive. I was compelled to finish the book even though I knew the outcome. – Mary S., Amazon.com review

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Helli: Escape from Wodge’s Rock (Helli Book 1)

On her twelfth birthday, Helli discovers she is destined to be the next ruler of the True Shee, the magical winged “gentle people” of the Highlands and Islands of the Scotland of long ago. Rescued by her daring godmother Meg, Helli has been a fugitive – hidden from the wicked Wodge who oppresses the Shee people on the Distant Islands. Now the peaceful life of Helli and her twin cousins Siddy and Jeddy is turned upside down as they set off on a great adventure across her kingdom to uncover their magic powers.

Can they use their new powers to outwit the terrifying Wodgerines and the nasty Mobbellows? Will they avoid the Wodge’s spies with the help of their friends Perdiga the osprey, Wiggins the brown rat, the peculiar Lord Batty and the mysterious Mrs O?

Join Helli, Siddy and Jeddy on their first courageous steps to right wrongs and restore freedom to the Shee people in Escape From Wodge’s Rock, Book 1 of Helli’s continuing adventures. For ages 8-12+.

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The Jesus Spy

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Helli: Escape from Wodge’s Rock (Helli Book 1)

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