RETURN, THE by Joe de Mers - BOOK - ADVANCE READING COPY

1996 NY: Dutton. Advance reading copy, mint, new/unread in a flawless pictorial wrappers.

Brian Sheridan, charismatic priest, man of honor, is about to face the ultimate challenge to his beliefs. On leave from his vocation, running from scandal, Brian has settled into a quiet life in New York City. But two momentous events are about to disrupt his peaceful world. Marie Olivier is the first, a beautiful and savvy investigative reporter whom he finds nearly irresistible, whom he can't help but be strongly attracted to. The second is a stunning announcement. Jesus Christ has returned to Earth. Skeptics have become believers as stories emerge of this strange, wonderful man who descended from the heavens in a blaze of divine light, who heals the sick and provides for the needy. With each miracle, Jesus Returned finds a growing legion of disciples, thousands of men and women who see this man as their salvation with the approach of the new millennium. As shock waves ripple through the halls of the Vatican - and the entire world - Brian is called upon by his mentor to learn the truth about this man claiming to be the Son of God. With Marie at his side, tempting his vows of celibacy at every turn, Brian unravels a diabolical scheme that threatens not just everything he believes in, but his very life.