Introduction

What if praying became a curse instead of a blessing?

Former Army Ranger Jagger Baird thought he had his hands full with the Tribe—the band of immortal vigilantes fighting to regain God’s grace by killing those opposed to Him. But that was before he encountered the ruthless group of immortals called the Clan. The Clan is after a prize that would give them unimaginable power—a piece of the Ten Commandments known as the Judgment Stone.

Those who touch the Stone can see into the spiritual world: angelic warriors, treacherous demons, and the blue threads of light that signal the presence of believers in communion with God.

By following the blue beam radiating from those closest to God, the Clan plans to locate His most passionate followers and destroy them.

Jagger quickly realizes his high-tech gadgetry and training are no match for these merciless immortals. But how can he defeat an enemy who hunts believers through their prayers . . . and won’t stop until they’ve annihilated all those close to Him?

In this high-action thriller, best-selling author Robert Liparulo examines the raging battle between good and evil on earth . . . and beyond.

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CHAPTER 1

The surface-to-air missile blasted out of a rocket launcher resting on the monk's shoulder and streaked toward the hovering helicopter. Fire plumed from the rear of the bazooka-like weapon, bright in the night-time gloominess of St. Catherine's courtyard, momentarily blinding Jagger Baird, who stood behind it and off to one side. Through the haze of bleached retinas he saw the 'copter rise and whirl around with the aerial agility of a hawk and the rocket sail past it. Seeming confused, the projectile corkscrewed toward the moon and exploded. The helicopter moved beyond the compound's west wall, over the monastery's gardens, and vanished. ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

In the story, pieces of the first Ten Commandments—the ones Moses broke upon finding the Israelites worshiping a golden calf—allow people to see through the veil that separates our world from the spiritual realm. Throughout history, there have been claims that other religious relics hold special powers, such as invincibility and resurrecting the dead. What are your thoughts about relics holding spe¬cial powers? Do you believe the claims? If so, why do you think God imbues items with supernatural power?

Owen worries that if the world found out about the God Stone’s powers, it could lead to chaos and destruction. What are some ways it could be misused? Do you think proof of a spiritual realm through something like the God Stone would lead to spiritual conversions and changed lives . . . or would most people think it was a trick or discount its significance?

One of the themes of The Judgment Stone is that there are beings all around us working for us or against us, and we should be more willing to have faith in things we cannot see. Do you believe this is true? Have you ever experienced a situation that defied logic and drew you closer to an under¬standing of invisible forces in your life?

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