“Penn has a degree in theology and her knowledge and research, of ideas and locations, really shines through in these stories…as rollicking thrillers these books are great – perfect for holiday reading.” Alan Baxter, dark fantasy author of Realmshift & Magesign I’m already in line for the next one!” Patricia Sands
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However, I feel Joanna Penn has managed to establish her own voice in this series delivering strong characters and creative, but believable, plots. Pentecost has been described as Lara Croft meets Indiana Jones and there are certainly elements of both to be found in these thrillers. Exotic locations and supernatural artifacts add to the adventure. “The action moves swiftly but the suspense never wanes, as Penn uses her vast knowledge to inform and educate the reader in a seamless unfolding of this fast-moving tale. The final showdown between Morgan and the forces of evil will stay with you long after you have finished this compelling, page-turning thriller.” Orna Ross, author of ‘After The Rising’ She has also upped the supernatural ante since Pentecost and created a demonic villain (or two) that rise to the spiritual struggle inherent in the book’s premise. These books are as intelligent as they are gripping. “Penn…has a background in theology and she employs this to great effect again in this novel. **** Sample or buy now in ebook, print and audio formats Because in just seven days, the final curse will be spoken and the prophecy will be fulfilled. Together they must hunt down the Devil’s Bible, pursued all the way by the evil forces of Thanatos.įrom the catacombs of Paris to the skeletal ossuaries of Sicily and the Czech Republic, Morgan and Jake must find the Devil’s Bible and stop the curse being released into the world before one in four are destroyed in the coming holocaust. Morgan joins agent Jake Timber at ARKANE, a secret government agency investigating the supernatural. Another disembowels himself under the scrawled figure of the Pale Horse of the Apocalypse with the chilling words, “God told me to do it.”ĭr Morgan Sierra travels to Israel to investigate the deaths and becomes embroiled in an international conspiracy that will use cutting-edge technology to carry an ancient curse to mankind, and threaten those she loves. A victim of Jerusalem Syndrome jumps to his death from the top of the Western Wall, his body smashed on the ancient stones. Can one woman stop the abomination before it’s too late? … And now a shadowy organization has the ability to fulfill these words. The prophecy in Revelation declares that a quarter of the world must die …
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