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Reviewers Praise Christian Novel About Bible's 'Good Thief'

Dramatic account of man crucified alongside Jesus on Good Friday

Contact: Barry Connolly, 203-748-1033

BETHEL, Conn., Feb. 21, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Looking for an inspired selection for your Christian book discussion group? Readers and reviewers alike are praising 'The Good Thief,' a compelling Christian novel by author Barry Connolly. The book tells the story of Dismas, the 'Good Thief' pardoned by Jesus and promised Paradise on Good Friday.

Set in the tumultuous weeks leading up to Christ's passion and crucifixion, 'The Good Thief' introduces us to Dismas, a young Jewish man. His peaceful world is suddenly turned upside-down when a Roman tribune investigating a politically sensitive crime causes the death of his brother and sister. Obsessed with revenge, and disregarding the pleas of the woman he loves, Dismas embarks on a dangerous quest. His journey takes him from the shadowy back alleys of Jerusalem, and a thieves' lair in the remote mountains of Judea, to a fateful confrontation with the man he has sworn to kill. It is a compelling and compassionate story of love, loss and redemption.

Reviewers have been enthusiastic in their acclaim for 'The Good Thief':

  • Open Letters Monthly Arts and Literature Review said, "...a fast-paced and assured debut that earns a place on the shelf beside 'Ben-Hur' and 'I, Judas.' This is popular religious fiction done exactly right."
     
  • Midwest Book Review said, "...a riveting read...very hard to put down."
     
  • Fairfield County Catholic called it, "...a powerful and exciting story..."
     
  • Historical Novel Review Online's editor said, "...everything first-rate Biblical fiction should be...highly recommended."

'The Good Thief' by Barry Connolly, (308 pages; ISBN: 978-1-4502-3287-6), is available in paperback, Kindle and Nook editions, from www.Amazon.com, www.BarnesAndNoble.com, www.Waterstones.com in the UK, and through local bookstores. The author is a professional writer who lives and works in Bethel, Connecticut.

Note to Editors: A color JPEG of the book's cover -- an original painting by noted New Yorker Magazine artist Joseph Farris -- can be found here.


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