The Order of the Beloved

It is written in scriptures that immortals, those who cannot die, walk thisearth. Some believe they have wandered among us since before the birth ofChrist. Father Jerome Dougherty, a Catholic priest; Professor Harold Weintraub,a Jewish philosopher; and Nathan Johnson, a Mormon FBI agent, team upto solve the murders of three men who claimed to be immortal. Together,they commit to finding out whether the assassinations are an elaboratehoax or if an ancient cult has managed to slaughter eternal innocents. In this provocative novel, friends become enemies, governments align withterrorists, and religions turn their backs on their own principles in orderto protect-or perhaps destroy-the truth. Advance praise for The Order of the Beloved "The Order of the Beloved is a riveting thriller. Mr. Anderson's expansivegrasp of philosophy and religious history results in a seamless weaving offact with fiction. Thoughtful and witty with unexpected twists, thisnarrative both entertains and provokes reflection."-Chas. F. McDevitt, Retired Chief Justice, Idaho Supreme Court"Intellectually and psychologically captivating, The Order of the Beloved isobviously written by a scholar and a literary artist."-Robert F. Calhoun, PhD, clinical psychologist