New Conspiracy Thriller Gives Bible a Modern Makeover

Author Casts Apostles, Jesus as Characters in Exhilarating Whodunit

What if Jesus came back as a woman? What would happen if the pivotal players of the Bible's New Testament existed in the modern world? How would society react? In her speculative new thriller "Lioness" (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com), author August Anderson answers these penetrating questions, unraveling an esoteric, wildly imaginative story that will leave readers breathless.

Characterized as "a political thriller, filled with romance and intrigue," by Riding Magazine, "Lioness" is an action-packed whodunit laced with conspiracy and mind-bending philosophies. The discovery of a murder within the first few paragraphs leads readers into a page-turning labyrinth perfect for any Dan Brown or Robert Ludlum fan.

Readers join central character Pierce Hanson, the handsome movie star, as he meets and falls passionately in love - and lust - with Lioness, a hypnotic woman shrouded in secrecy. But who is Lioness? An angel? The Devil? Is Pierce an Apostle? And more importantly, what role does Pierce play in the destiny of Lioness? In his attempt to unveil the mystery of Lioness and the mortal circumstances that surround her, Pierce must return to his childhood home in Ireland to discover his true identity. Over the course of a whirlwind week, while dodging bullets, surviving plane crashes, probing the ancient enigmas of the Egyptian pyramids and exploring the ruins of Ephesus (among other illustrious settings), Pierce is joined by 12 others, each of whom contribute to a clandestine purpose.

"Readers who figure out each character should win a grand prize," says Anderson. "Failure to figure out who each character is may find the readers entering the Apocalypse totally unprepared."

With an iconoclastic approach to both archetypal feminine roles and classic theology, "Lioness" roars a message of disdain for mediocrity of any variety - political, social, literary - providing a refreshing, thought-provoking read for anyone. "August Anderson has put her political beliefs onto paper," describes the News-Chronicle.

A former lawyer, model and television personality, Anderson is currently one of the country's top dressage equestrians. Her passion for horses extends into the business world, as she is founder of Cheval International (http://www.chevalinternational.com), a globally renowned equine products company. A consummate author as well, Anderson has written several books, including "Keeping the Masses Down," "Bridge Over Troubled Waters," "Equine Body Language" and "The Equestrian Green Book: An Objective Guide to Valuing Horses."