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Rogue Testament

Worldwide, the pantheon of deities includes thousands of gods worshiped among various nationalities and cultures. Of course, most of us reject those other gods, only embracing the deity or deities we’ve been raised to revere.
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About The Author

MEL ROGERS

Mel Rogers is a former journalist and a retired media executive. He built the PBS SoCal brand in the Los Angeles media market and was the operation’s CEO. Mel spent six years on the PBS Board of Directors and embraced CPB’s American Graduate Project which improved the graduation rates in the LA Unified School District. He taught media relations and nonprofit management at BYU and the University of California at Irvine respectively, and often lectured at USC’s Annenberg School of Communications.

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About The Book

ROGUE TESTAMENT

When documentary filmmaker Jana Parish discovers clues to the existence of a long-lost but much feared ancient codex, she travels to the Island of Cyprus to search for the artifact. There, inside a musty burial sepulcher Jana encounters a Priest and an archeologist also seeking the codex. Together they embark on a dangerous search for the rogue text rumored to have been authored by the only human who might have known the reality of an afterlife.

The Filmmaker

Jana Parish, a documentary filmmaker, is traveling aboard the yacht of her wealthy boyfriend Rico.

Durable Priest

Father Barnabas Banderas embarks on a challenging hike in Kolob Canyons, Utah.

Rejection

Jana faces a setback in her research as her proposal is rejected, and she is mugged at a metro station.

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The Filmmaker
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The Filmmaker

Jana Parish, a documentary filmmaker, is traveling aboard the yacht of her wealthy boyfriend Rico. Feeling unfulfilled, she decides to leave Rico and return to a mysterious project involving an ancient codex she previously discovered.

Durable Priest
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Durable Priest

Father Barnabas Banderas embarks on a challenging hike in Kolob Canyons, Utah. He narrowly escapes a flash flood, strengthening his belief in divine protection.

Rejection
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Rejection

Jana faces a setback in her research as her proposal is rejected, and she is mugged at a metro station. When she discovers her home has also been ransacked, she realizes her life is in danger due to her discoveries.

Getting a Clue
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Getting a Clue

Father Barnabas receives an urgent call to visit his dying uncle Nicolas, who reveals a cryptic message, "OOM HARAM," just before passing away. Barnabas becomes curious about its meaning.

Sanctuary
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Sanctuary

Jana and her colleague Steve attempt to access the National Archives but discover her research privileges have been revoked. They make plans to travel to Spain and Cyprus, determined to pursue the mystery of the codex.

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Testimonials

Loved it! Too bad Mel is a first time author. I want to read more from him.
Lori
From Salt Lake City, UT
I enjoy novels that take the reader to exotic locales and cultures worldwide. Rogue Testament did that for me.
Phillip
From Newport Beach, CA
What a timely book. It takes on today’s troubling evangelical conspiracy to turn Western Democracies into Christo-Fascist Theocracies.
Cami
From Hollywood, CA
Rogue Testament is an intriguing dive into religious belief and religious skepticism…humanity’s ongoing existential questions.
Susan
From San Jose, CA
At last, a quality book with a strong and capable female as the lead character. A real page turner!
Susan K.
From Salt Lake City
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The Rogue Testament: A Quest for Religion’s Greatest Secret

April 29, 2025 No Comments

Imagine holding a book written by a man who died twice. A book so dangerous, armies have fought over it for centuries. A book hidden in plain sight, guarded by traps, lies, and men with guns. Mel Rogers’ The Rogue Testament isn’t just a thriller; it’s a ticking bomb of history, faith, and betrayal. Turn the first page, and you won’t stop until the last. Cyprus: Where the Past Hunts the Present The story starts in Cyprus, a sun-soaked island in the Mediterranean. Tourists flock here for beaches, but beneath the surface lies a darker history. For centuries, empires fought to control Cyprus. Now, an old bus driver named Mal Cozakos sits at a cafe, sweating over a secret he can’t share. A dying man gave him a photo of a priest and a warning: Find the codex before they do. Mal’s no saint. Years ago, he fought to free

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