Praise for The Lost Epistle of Jesus
"Entrancing, enchanting, and one gripping read. The Lost Epistle of Jesus and its characters, both the historical and the fictional, bring the era to life. The ending left me in tears, but Howard's storytelling had me on page one."
Victoria Moran, author of Creating a Charmed Life
"A very imaginative story. The Lost Epistle of Jesus will touch the hearts of its readers as they see the real tough sinners Jesus encountered."
Joseph F. Girzone, author of Joshua
"The reading public is bombarded with a barrage of 'Christian fiction,' some of it pious fluff, much of it crystal-ball, end-time phantasms. Evan Drake Howard's historical novel about the plots that surrounded the story of Jesus is refreshingly different. While respecting the biblical data, it weaves them into a credible cliff-hanger drama that screams its way to a cathartic climax."
Gilbert Bilezikian, Professor Emeritus, Wheaton College
"The effectiveness of Evan Drake Howard's narrative is rooted in its vivid characterizations of human longings—the perennial search for the sacred, for a life of worth—for eternity."
The Reverend Janet M. Cooper Nelson
Chaplain of Brown University
"We need to gaze through many facets to discover the deep diamond that is Jesus. This is a good one. It will give you new eyes with which to read the old story!"
Richard Rohr, O.F.M.
Center for Action and Contemplation
Albuquerque, New Mexico
"One of my Christmas presents was The Lost Epistle of Jesus! I read it in a few days just after New Year and enjoyed it very much. I’m impressed by how you portrayed the characters, their struggles, choices and effects of the choices they made. Living the message of Jesus came through clearly. I could see myself in different aspects of the characters and recognize the importance of the choices I make. I look forward to reading the sequel."
Sylvia Hampson, Liverpool, England
"THE LOST EPISTLE is the story of a man and a woman whose struggles mirror that of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. This is an exciting story filled with biblical history that is part of the New Testament."
Harriet Klausner, Amazon.com review
"I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that I really enjoyed the book and am looking forward to the next book in the series."
Richard L. Cote Jr.
"The Lost Epistle of Jesus" is a powerful, and heart-wrenching, recounting of Jesus Christ's final days on earth and how his messages of peace and forgiveness affected those who followed his teachings. . . . Anyone who is interested in learning more about Jesus Christ's messages and teachings should read "The Lost Epistle of Jesus." It is an inspirational book which shows that sometimes suffering is necessary to achieve great rewards.
Leslie Granier, www.Readerviews.com
"I started off wondering why Evan Howard detailed so much description with each character until I came to the other man on the cross in this "Ben Hur" epic-type book (it would make a great movie). When I read about the other man on the cross, I knew it was me and I wept, especially after I heard Jesus' words to my heart."
Brent Neumark, businessman, Northern Idaho
"The Lost Epistle of Jesus is an imaginative, exciting, and gripping novel combining the words of Jesus with fictional situations and characters mingled with real people from the Bible. . . . This telling portrays faithful Christian teachings and attitudes on which to ponder as we see how people are treated today."
Robert H. Rhodes, Westminster, Vermont
"I was quite impressed when reading this book. It is quite well-written with great characters and good blending of excitement with pathos. The devout will undoubtedly find an inspirational message in these pages. Those who are not particularly religious will find wisdom and comfort here as well. I highly recommend this book as an addition to anyone's library either as an addition to a collection of works that further one's beliefs or an addition to works on historical fiction. It is very good reading."
John Helman, Allbooks Review.
"Evan Drake Howard has embarked on a fresh search for the message within the story of Jesus and his ministry, using insights gained in psychology, especially depth and gender psychology. Wrapped within a fast-moving plot, and interweaving New Testament as well as fictional figures, he finds a Jesus who struggles with his deep love for Mary Magdalene, but who has transcended that with a surpassing love."
Loren Woodson, author of The Passion of Maryam
"The Lost Epistle of Jesus is an excellent story.
"You will get chills through your body. You will think differently as you read the words from the Epistle of Jesus. You will cry as you read the terrible treatment that Jesus received in his last days. You will cringe as you wonder how such cruelty could take place. You will, hopefully, gain much knowledge of those times so many years ago and what could have occurred as well as what did occur.
"I now look forward to the next book in this series that Evan Howard is now writing. He knows how to put his thoughts in every day language that allows the reader to absorb actions without having to find a dictionary.
"A huge THANKS to Evan Drake Howard for his thought provoking and very interesting story."
Cy B. Hilterman, Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania