Review: The Spear of the Centurion

The Spear Of The Centurion

By Thom Vines (Waldorf Publishing)

The thriller opens in 2030, as a political battle rages against Christians. In 17 days—on Good Friday—lawmakers will consider “The Freedom from Religious Oppression Act.” The bill—which classifies the Bible as a work of fiction—would ban any public display of faith.

Author Thom Vines masterfully weaves a futuristic story of an artificial intelligent computer, Mini-D, with biblical accounts of a Roman centurion. Since Mini-D has been programmed to support only atheist movements, it demands a change to the legislation bill—requiring Bibles to be banned.

The author introduces readers to a charming character, Lacy, a Christian archeologist. She is paired with a nonbeliever on a mission to prove the biblical account of Jesus is not a myth. Rushing against time, the two American archeologists must find four hidden manuscripts and a centurion’s spear. As the archeological team travels to Turkey, Jordan, Israel and back to America, their hunt for the lost items take the reader through earthquakes, fire, kidnapping, political corruption and murder.

Readers will enjoy the suspense and adventures of The Spear of the Centurion.

Bobbie Bomar Brown

Estes Park, Colorado