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."

'Is the Bible a Time Capsule?'

Author Discusses Bible's Relevance to Present Times
Sonia Sadr-Panah illustrates how the Bible's teachings and prophecies are playing out in current events and encourages readers to return to "the ultimate book of truth" in her new book, "Is the Bible a Time Capsule? Is Time Almost Up?" (now available through AuthorHouse).

"Whether we are aware of it or not, God is in charge of what is happening on the entire Earth, even now," says Sadr-Panah. "He is letting sin run its full course on Earth and things will get progressively worse as time goes on. The good news is that it will all end with the triumph of good over evil!"

Sadr-Panah emphasizes the necessity of referring to the Scriptures in order to tune into God's message regarding current and future events. "Everything he's ever spoken of through his servants, the prophets and the apostles about Jesus' First Coming came to pass just as he said," she writes. "The prophet Ezekiel prophesied the rebirth of Israel, which took place in 1948 amid much controversy and opposition ... and the prophet Isaiah and others, in great detail, describe the 'Great and Terrible Day of the Lord,' with uncanny similarities to events that are starting to take shape today!"

In her book, Sadr-Panah encourages readers to dust off their Bibles and challenge themselves to identify nations, peoples, beliefs and conflicts arising in the world's panorama and to find out what prophecies are still awaiting their fulfillment. "The Bible is absolutely as relevant today as when it was written. ... We know the beginning, and God's plan for mankind is still unfolding as we live and breathe!" she says.

"In a world that has lost its way and is in the constant pursuit of the next 'ultimate experience' to fill that nagging void that plagues the human soul, you don't need to go far to get answers," Sadr-Panah writes. "Why get unreliable and biased information from human sources when you can tap into the divine source of all origin, of every existing thing to know the only true and living God."

Sadr-Panah first understood salvation through Jesus Christ when she listened to a set of teaching tapes at the age of 37. Since then, she has studied the Scriptures, listened to other teachings and read many books on the subject. Sadr-Panah felt an especially strong pull toward the End Time prophecies as she observed world events line up according to the Scriptures. Through her book, she hopes to express the accuracy of the Scriptures and God's plan for mankind. "Is the Bible a Time Capsule?" is her first book.

The Beginning Is the End, the End the Beginning

Woman Reveals Visitations by Angels Who Foretell the Return of Jesus
Almost daily the world is witness to catastrophic occurrences, which begs the question: What is happening? Could it be Armageddon, as prophesied in the Book of Revelation? Author Bernetha George recounts her amazing encounter with the divine, and the knowledge she received, in her new book, "Words From Awaki: The Third and Final Covenant" (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com).

Many take for granted the litany of daily atrocities and frightful events we live amongst: war, global warming, AIDS, West Nile Virus, bird flu, salmonella in peanut butter and cantaloupes, E. coli in spinach and hamburgers, "super bugs" infecting hospitals. "Man's inhumane slaughter of man over religious ideals, greed for power and control of the earth's natural resources is our reality," George writes. "Threats of annihilation of mankind by use of nuclear technology is our reality."

But George's experience goes deeper. From Nov. 3, 1995, through May 15, 1996, a small group of people in Baltimore, Md., became witness to an unbelievable celestial phenomenon: the visitation of angels.

God's most high angel, Awaki, commandeered the body of a man named Nathaniel and spoke through him on many occasions, as would other angels. Nathaniel's cousin Thomas was charged with the task of keeping Nathaniel open to and accepting of different angels literally taking over his body. Over the course of those months, the angels visited more than 40 times and communicated with more than 50 people. "I attended one group session on March 30, 1996, and it has taken me ten years, since having had my personal experience with them, to bring forth to you all that I know about all of the sessions," George writes.

"Words From Awaki" is George's true, personal account. "Every word written from the angels is an absolute fact: every word written as a quote from them is a word that they said, exactly as they said it; incorrect English and all," George writes.

The divine message? That Armageddon has already begun, and thousands of angels are preparing the Earth for the return of Jesus.

George is a licensed physician in Baltimore, Md. She has been on a spiritual quest since becoming a physician in 1978 and discovering that science alone did not have answers to explain the fleeting existence of life. Her quest has led her to numerous workshops, seminars and lectures on spirituality, culminating in the experience that allowed her to write "Words From Awaki." More information is available at http://www.wordsfromawaki.com.