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Praise for The Acts of Judas

Linda is well-versed in world religions, but weak in faith. During her captivity, she calls on God to spare her. I was touched by her thoughts about kneeling during prayer: "The physical act of getting down, the discomfort of it, the humility it required, lowering oneself, also transformed prayer and made it more real. More complete." The author's vivid descriptions of the physical and psychological effects of captivity and abuse were chilling.

Marie DisBrow, Reviewer
Full Review: The Road to Romance

The story is enhanced by Linda’s transformation from a rather arrogant scholar to a woman who had learned lessons of hate and love, of assassins and justice from the past and in the present. She became a woman committed to peace in a world without violence or hatred, determined to become part of the solution.I sincerely hope Ms. Baldino has more books in the works. I’ll be keeping an eye out for them.

Chas Ridley, Author
Black Hole: Unexpected Tool for Joyous Living
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This exhilarating archeological thriller occurs just before and after 9/11. Though the preliminary mischief seems childlike compared to the terrorists' activities and the world scene on 9/11 and afterward, the backdrop of growing distrust and disenchantment in the Middle East provides tension because readers know of the World Trade Center tragedy and the suicide bombings in Israel (and now Iraq). The contents of the Judas "translation" augments a fantastic archeological tale caught in the global war on terrorism.

Harriet Klausner, Reviewer
9 stars out of 10
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Also reviewed on Midwest Book Review

THE ACTS OF JUDAS masterfully interweaves several parallel storylines into one fully developed completely integrated story.

Tami Brady  © 2005
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On one level this is a thriller featuring chase and adventure across the Middle East, along with a hint of romance. On another level, this is a complex work that provides a deep insight into the religious differences in the region that shape behavior and politics still today. Using her extensive research into various religions via a number of sources, the author explains the religious and cultural history of a large portion of the Middle East while at the same time telling an engrossing story. This is not something that is an easy thing to do, but in this case, the teaching and the fiction blend almost seamlessly together. In so doing, the author has created a read that is a very good book and leaves the reader with plenty to think about after turning the last page.

Kevin Tipple, Reviewer and Interviewer
 Full Review at: The Blue Iris Journal