/ Lead title If you thought Dan Brown's fiction was gripping, try the truth. This controversial book pieces together new evidence on the real life of Jesus. The true inspiration behind Kathy Reich's bestselling thriller, Crossbones, archaeologist and scholar James Tabor takes us on a startling journey that changes the story of Christianity as we know it. / The Jesus Dynasty is being promoted in joint publicity with Kathy Reichs' latest novel, Cross Bones, which was a Sunday Times No. 4 bestseller (45,000 copies in HB sold since July 2005). Her novel contains a 3-page special section identifying The Jesus Dynasty as the factual inspiration for her story. The PB will come out in March 2006 to coincide with our publication. / Hugely appealing to Dan Brown fans with an appetite for controversial religious conspiracies surrounding Jesus and his bloodline. This book will be well timed for the Spring 06 release of the Da Vinci Code film. / Daily Mail have already expressed a strong interest in serial. / Author will be in the UK to support the publication in April alongside Kathy Reichs in cross promotion - good publicity coverage anticipated. / Tabor has already featured in documentaries based on his work aired on the BBC, Channel 4 and the History Channel. A new documentary based on this book is due to start filming this year. / Also appeals to more traditional readers of alternative history, including fans of Laurence Gardner, Graham Hancock, Lynne Picknett, etc. / Competition: The Jesus Mysteries by Freke & Gandy (2000) The Bloodline of the Holy Grail by Laurence Gardner (2002) Secrets of the Code by Daniel Burstein (2005)
Prof. James D. Tabor is a distinguished scholar and chair of the department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. He is also a high-profile archaeologist, specialising in biblical archaeology in Israel, Jordan and Palestine. He has already had a two-hour documentary made of his research called 'The Search for John the Baptist' (History Channel, March 05). Tabor is also chief historical consultant to Kathy Reichs, the bestselling fiction writer.
'If you thought Tempe Brennan's adventures in Cross Bones were gripping, try reading the facts behind my story in The Jesus Dynasty.' KATHY REICHS 'A gripping non-fiction read.' KATHY REICHS
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