About the Book
From the bestselling author of the beloved Valentine's Day perennial, THE LOST VALENTINE -- viewed on Hallmark Hall of Fame by 14.5 million worldwide in 2011 -- comes a tribute to the belief of over 1 billion Christians worldwide, THE CHRIST REPORT! A story of intrigue, danger, suspense, love, and healing, the events of the Holy Birth and Crucifixion of Christ are woven into one seamless tale, as we are introduced to three men who must return to the most fateful day in all of human history and make a pact with each other affecting our day in time. This agreement may cost them everything they hold dear, including one, his life. Sam Robertson from the present day is a cynical television and radio personality near death in a New York City hospital. Another is the most reviled innkeeper ever born; the first mortal to reject the Messiah when Mary and Joseph knocked on his Bethlehem door so long ago. The third protagonist is a Roman Centurion who, as a secret messenger for the disciples of Jesus of Nazareth, knows more than he can allow; until now. A magical tale told from the perspectives of all three men, but especially Sam Robertson of Sam Robertson Live, takes readers back in time on a journey of the soul to the year 33 AD. Secrets, kept since the time of Christ, will be revealed when the three men unite to bring them to the attention of a fallen, impatient, distracted, and sin-filled world in final end times. World-famous Sam, filled with self-importance and hubris, will soon find that only a life-saving miracle can bring him the hope of living longer to love his new wife, Joy. The Innkeeper Cleopas, battered by regrets as ancient as the biblical story in which he has become immortalized in countless pageants and dramas as a greedy villain, seeks to offer his story of great faith and redeem his name; a story the world has never heard until now. It will become the innkeeper's charge to convey a vital message and secret to the world, that the people of today are in desperate need of. The guardian of the message and the last Roman to see both the man Jesus of Nazareth before his crucifixion is Simon Cornelius, the Centurion, who has been waiting for two millennia to finish a mission he began then. Now, not only will Sam land the interview of a lifetime, but he'll win another chance at life and love for his new bride Joy. Cleopas, the Innkeeper, will gain a second opportunity to redeem his soul and clear his name as the most vilified innkeeper of all time, as Simon Cornelius shows us the path of true faith, brotherhood, and courage.
The secret the three men share is found in what Sam Robertson delivers in a televised message to the world: The Christ Report!
About the Author :
James Michael Pratt is a California native. He is a New York Times and USA TODAY Bestselling author. His most recognized title is The Last Valentine (1998-2010) with name change to THE LOST VALENTINE, mirroring the 2011 CBS Movie of the Week and Hallmark Hall of Fame, a World Premiere movie, starring Betty White and Jennifer Love Huish. He is also known by worldwide fans for: The Lighthouse Keeper, Ticket Home, Paradise Bay, The Good Heart, and two non-fiction family memoirs. His website offers a full BIO at www.jamesmichaelpratt.com.
Review :
AMAZON REVIEWS
"I just finished reading The Christ Report and I came away with a new sense of faith. It is such a powerful story. Written in the current time and the time of Jesus readers will learn about the struggles Sam Robertson has with faith and belief and how Cleopas is trying to redeem himself in the time of Jesus. This is a story that not only believers should read, but also non-believers. There is a very powerful message to warm our hearts." M. May
"I have read many of James Pratt's wonderful novels. I recall several years ago when one of the major book reviews declared James the "Master of moral fiction." He continues to earn that title with this remarkable work. Although this book departs from the themes of James' previous novels, it is rich with his highly entertaining and engrossing story-telling style. This book will stimulate your mind and your heart.
"James accomplishes the extremely difficult task of moving the reader between two completely different worlds and times--ultra-modern American life and ancient Jerusalem. He does this so effectively, that you'll wonder at times if you are "actually there, 2,000 years ago." Christian or not, this highly engaging story will take your heart and mind to a level of contemplation you may not have experienced before. This book just might change your life!" Mark J.
"I just loved this story! I think that even if you weren't so much a "person of faith" you would like this book and it would hopefully inspire you, the way it did me. When I first saw the title of the book, "The Christ Report", I thought it was some religious book of theological mumbo jumbo, but it was a really good story (as are all of James Michael Pratt's works that I have read) and I enjoyed being enveloped in the story-line as I read. I would highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to briefly escape reality and go on a really cool journey! Robbi Spencer
"With negative headlines blaring all around us, this book brings a much-needed message of hope. It is a lovely story of Sam, living in today's world, and Cleopas, living in the time of Jesus, finding out what really matters in life. And then once they find it, changing their lives to actually experience it. The author skillfully weaves an intriguing story around the greatest events that have taken place on this earth--the birth and death of Jesus Christ. Sam and Cleopas will lead you through time with a story that will gladden your heart!" Sondra MacArthur
"The Christ Report was my first time reading an ebook; what a wonderful experience for my entry into this emerging medium! This story was an absolute gem. If you like the kind of tale that pulls you in and makes you late for work, I heartily recommend The Christ Report. I know you'll enjoy it, too. My only advice is that you wait for the weekend to start reading. You don't want to be late for work, do you?" WarriorCrow
