THE BLOOD GOSPEL Book Trailer–On sale today!

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Why do Catholic priests wear pectoral crosses?
Why are they sworn to celibacy?
And why does Catholicism insist that the consecration of wine during Mass
results in its transformation to Christ’s own blood?
AUTHORS JAMES ROLLINS AND REBECCA CANTRELL RIP OPEN
THE SHROUD OF SILENCE SHIELDING THE VATICAN IN
THE BLOOD GOSPEL

“I am Lazarus, come from the dead, Come back to tell you all, I shall tell you all.” — T.S. Elliot
THE BLOOD GOSPEL (Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, on sale 1/8/2013, ISBN:
9780061991042, $27.99) is the most innovative treatment of vampires since Anne Rice’s seminal novel,
Interview with the Vampire. In his first-ever collaboration, New York Times bestselling author James
Rollins combines his skill for cutting-edge science and historical mystery with award-winning novelist
Rebecca Cantrell’s talent for haunting suspense and sensual atmosphere in a gothic tale about an ancient
order and the hunt for a miraculous book known only as . . . THE BLOOD GOSPEL.

THE BLOOD GOSPEL is a bold gothic story about an ancient cryptic order and the hunt for a miraculous
and forbidden book— a book rumored to have been written by Christ’s own hand, in His own blood, a
tome that is said to hold the secrets to Christ’s divinity and miracles.
Rollins explains, “Vampires have been around for ages, and the mythology is often tweaked to
match the times. After viewing Rembrandt’s painting of “The Raising of Lazarus” in a museum in
Los Angeles, it struck me strange how scared everyone looked, and this started me down a road of
reflection about early Catholicism, vampirism, and a story began to unfold, a story that examines
the line between faith and science. I knew this could be a huge, ground-breaking new mythology, a
story so epic in scope that I knew I didn’t want to tackle this alone.”
Cantrell adds, “The church has a long and well-known history of revering blood, from the
mythology of Christ’s blood being created during mass, through using the blood-drenched marble
of the Coliseum to face the columns surrounding St. Peter’s Square to building the holiest church
in Rome on ground soaked with the blood of Christian martyrs. But what if that blood draws its
power and strength from a group equally mingled with blood—vampires, hidden within the
power structure of the Church, shaping its destiny from its founding?”
An earthquake in Masada, Israel, kills hundreds and reveals a tomb buried in the heart of the mountain. A
trio of investigators-Sergeant Jordan Stone, a military forensic expert; Father Rhun Korza, a Vatican
priest; and Dr. Erin Granger, a brilliant but disillusioned archaeologist-are sent to explore the macabre
discovery, a subterranean temple holding the crucified body of a mummified girl.
But a brutal attack at the site sets the three on the run, thrusting them into a race to recover what was
once preserved in the tomb’s sarcophagus: THE BLOOD GOSPEL. The enemy who hounds them is like no
other, a force of ancient evil directed by a leader of impossible ambitions and incalculable cunning.
From crumbling tombs to splendorous churches, Erin and her two companions must confront a past that
traces back thousands of years, to a time when ungodly beasts hunted the dark spaces of the world, to a
moment in history when Christ made a miraculous offer, a pact of salvation for those who were damned
for eternity. Hidden within the Vatican is a secret sect, one whispered as rumor but whose very existence
was painted for all to see by Rembrandt himself, a shadowy order known simply as the Sanguines.
In the end, be warned: some books should never be found, never opened-until now.
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About the Authors:
JAMES ROLLINS is the New York Times bestseller of thrillers translated into forty languages. His Sigma series has
been lauded as one of the “top crowd pleasers” (New York Times) and one of the “hottest summer reads” (People
magazine). Acclaimed for his originality, Rollins unveils unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical
secrets–and he does it all at breakneck speed. Find James Rollins on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and at
REBECCA CANTRELL’s Hannah Vogel mystery novels have won the Bruce Alexander and Macavity awards and
been nominated for the Barry and RT Reviewers Choice awards; her critically-acclaimed novel, iDrakula, was
nominated for the APPY award and listed on Booklist’s Top 10 Horror Fiction for Youth. She and her husband and
son just left Hawaii’s sunny shores for adventures in Berlin. Find Rebecca Cantrell on Facebook, Twitter, and at



The Blood Gospel Q&A:
James Rollins and Rebecca Cantrell discuss collaborating for the first time,
the reality of vampires and the science behind strigoi
How did you two meet?
Rebecca: I used to live in Hawaii, and Jim was my instructor at the Maui Writer’s Retreat where I was
workshopping a thriller. My first novel, A Trace of Smoke, had been accepted for publication a few weeks before
and he kindly agreed to give me my first blurb. It was so good, I printed and hung it above my writing desk until it
got covered in gecko poop. Then I took it down. Sorry about the poop, Jim.
The Blood Gospel is a bit of a deviation from the books that both of you are traditionally known for. What
inspired the idea for this book?
James: This book came about from viewing Rembrandt’s painting of the Raising of Lazarus. It struck me strange
how scared everyone looked, and this started me down a road of reflection about early Catholicism, vampirism,
and a story began to unfold. I knew this could be a huge, ground-breaking new mythology, a story so epic in scope
that I knew I didn’t want to tackle this alone.
Rebecca: Jim called to ask me if I was interested in collaborating on a project. The premise and the world were so
intriguing and controversial, I said yes immediately.
Both of you are well known authors in your own right, how did you learn to collaborate?
Rebecca: We went back and forth a lot while trying to decide what would be fun and interesting for both of us.
Since we’re two people, more ideas come out and the books end up going in a direction I don’t think either of us
would have found on our own. Luckily, he’s very open and easy to work with and has never once said “that’s the
stupidest idea ever,” because I think you need to feel safe to throw out any idea at the beginning and see what
sticks.
James: It’s one of the best things about collaboration: we each bring a unique skill set to the table. Scenes where I
know I perhaps am more deft (i.e. action), I handle. Likewise, Becky’s skill at characterization and atmospheric
historical descriptions, I let her run with it. That said, then we each take each other’s work and tweak it in new and
surprising ways that neither of us could have done alone.
Could vampires have been or be real?
Rebecca: Our series plays with the idea that vampires are and always have been a myth, but the myth is based on
some truth—that strigoi have always existed within and without the Church and their bloody crimes have formed
the basis of the vampire myth.
James: It was interesting how many of the Church’s trappings (hooded robes, crosses, celibate priests, and the rite
of turning wine into Christ’s blood) could be directly folded into the vampire mythology. It makes you wonder if
the Church isn’t keeping something secret about a mythology that has existed for millennia.
Can fans expect to find elements of science in this series?
Jim: With a scientific background in biology, I wanted to instill into the mythology how vampirism might be
possible, how such creatures could live among us, how they could survive without beating hearts, why silver would
be toxic to them. The goal of this book was to explore the line between faith and science, so that meant exploring a
scientific and historical rationalization for the existence of vampires.
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JAMES ROLLINS REBECCA CANTRELL
Will appear together to promote
THE BLOOD GOSPEL
At the following venues:
SACRAMENTO
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 @ 7:00 PM
BARNES & NOBLE
(1256 Galleria BLVD, Roseville, CA 95678)
PHOENIX
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 @ 7:00 PM
POISONED PEN
(4014 N Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251)
HOUSTON
Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 6:00 PM
MURDER BY THE BOOK
(2342 Bissonnet ST, Houston, TX 77005)
SAN DIEGO
Friday, January 11, 2013 @ 7:00 PM
MYSTERIOUS GALAXY
(7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111)
SAN FRANCISCO
Saturday, January 12, 2013 @ 7:00 PM
BOOK PASSAGE
(51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, CA 94925)

 

 

“Irresistible…The Da Vinci Code meets vampires.”—Booklist

“Pure genius.”—Suspense magazine

“Fans of the authors will not be disappointed, and those who lapped up The Da Vinci Code will be clamoring for more in this series.”—Library Journal, starred review

“Good escapist reading in the Dan Brown vein. And these writers can write.”—Kirkus Review

“Fast-paced action, an intriguing plot and compelling characters make this novel tough to put down. In their collaborative efforts Rollins and Cantrell have created a novel that brings out the best in their individual storytelling talents. Their story seamlessly blends modem-day technology with historical intrigue and other worldly phenomena. The highly original plot combines gripping world-could-end drama with characters who are complex, fascinating and personable.”—Romantic Times Book Review

 

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