About
Jack Holt can often be found researching the forgotten people of history’s mysteries. He attended Purdue University, has co-authored several local history books after 39 years retired from banking and has traveled extensively in the British Isles. He and his history cohorts helped start a mini museum with a $10,000 grant from the Indiana Historical Society. For numerous years he has been a member of the Sons of Union Veterans.
Also, Jack is a long-time chevalier, past prior, and current Deputy Grand Prior of SMOTJ G. P. USA (Knights Templar) and lives in Indiana with his wife.
“A skillfully plotted historical adventure with a distinct da Vinci feel to it.”
—Wishing Shel winner and Four Stars— The Tree of Life
“Great historical fiction with a supernatural twist. Two protagonists who must face dangers that most men would never confront.” The New Jerusalem
—R. Donald Robinson, GCTJ, GMTJ, Grand Prior XXIII SMOTJ Grand Priory USA
He has written a mystery/thriller trilogy series called the (The Cup of Christ and the Forgotten Disciple, The Tree of Life, and The New Jerusalem) in the vein of Dan Brown and Steve Berry.
Wishing Shelf finalist