Joseph Max Lewis

Separation of Church and State by Joseph Max Lewis is not an easy book to classify. To call it Christian Fiction, doesn't do it justice, because although it might be that, it is a Political Thriller that can be compared to the likes of books by some very well known authors. I would describe his work as similar to that by David Baldacci, Vince Flynn and Tom Clancy. All of these authors and more have, over time, made it to my must read list. I will now be adding Joseph Max Lewis to that list as well.

Lewis' Amazon bio begins by saying that "Joseph Max Lewis served as a member of an Operational Detachment in the U.S. Army's Seventh Special Forces Group, the storied Green Berets". That and his other experiences and achievements have certainly added to his ability to write a gripping story. I promise you, than when you read any of his books, that is what you will be getting, a nail biter, a gripping edge of the seat story.

Some people avoid Political Fiction, and this is a shame. In my opinion, there are few things as entertaining as shenanigans in our country's Capitol. Sometimes, readers find it difficult to put aside their own politics and opinions and just enjoy the ride. I hope that isn't the case with those of you reading this review, because you will be depriving yourself of a great read. The fact that Joseph Max Lewis is a local author, who uses our own region and familiar locales adds to an already wonderful story.

Ted Lewis is journalist for a well known news network, who landed a one time shot at anchoring a popular inside the Beltway news program, when the regular host was out with the flu. A last minute snag occurred when an expected guest had to bow out to to illness as well. Lewis tapped Cardinal Guzzetti, a well known figure and member of the Catholic church to step in and round out his panel. He did this without realizing that Guzzetti was persona non grata in that particular news agency. He would come to regret his invitation even before the program was finished. In fact, it was altogether possible that he would pay for that invitation with his life.

Unfortunately for Lewis, his boss is a member of a murderous brotherhood called the Society of Human Enlightenment, a group that at the very time the program was airing, were plotting to assassinate a Supreme Court Justice. This plot was one of the steps the Society was prepared to take to achieve their own agenda. A deadly, hate filled agenda.

What follows in the hours and days after the airing of the show that Lewis thought was going to bring him to the attention of his boss, and perhaps give a boost to his career is fast paced ,exciting and leads us with great anticipation to an unexpected ending that will leave the reader wanting more!

Highly recommended!… (meer)

The Diaries of Pontius Pilate is a first-rate action thriller and an outstanding debut from Joseph Max Lewis. From the moment you, the reader, abseil into the Israeli archaeological site near the Red sea you will be caught up with Kevin Elliott and Jill Gates, as they race against time to keep themselves and the artefacts that prove the crucifixion of Jesus took place, safe from The Society - an international, covert and satanic league. The Society, surreptitiously exercises it's authority through any and all means, including police departments, the media and many more avenues. Meanwhile our intrepid pair, whilst realising that they have become more than just work colleagues and co-survivors, have no sure way of knowing whom they can trust. Nevertheless help comes from the most unlikely sources, both calculated and also by chance - ensuring that the Truth persists through The Essentials.

This is a wonderful start to what could be a well appreciated faith thriller fiction series, of which many readers would like to see more of and it is not too dissimilar to the genre of Brad Thor. What is particularly noteworthy of this novel is that it clearly shows other authors that it is not necessary to use obscene language nor gratuitous scenes of an adult nature to produce a dramatic and page-turning action/special ops novel.… (meer)