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Prophecy, an ARKANE thriller [Kindle Edition]

J.F. Penn
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“I looked, and there before me was a pale horse. Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following close behind him. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth.” Revelation 6:8

The prophecy in Revelation declares that a quarter of the world must die and now a shadowy organization has the ability to fulfill these words. Can one woman stop the abomination before it’s too late?

From 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. Because in just seven days, the final curse will be spoken and the prophecy will be fulfilled.


***Praise for Prophecy***

"Penn...has a background in theology and she employs this to great effect again in this novel. These books are as intelligent as they are gripping. 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. 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'

"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. Exotic locations and supernatural artifacts add to the adventure. Pentecost has been described as Lara Croft meets Indiana Jones and there are certainly elements of both to be found in these thrillers. However, I feel Joanna Penn has managed to establish her own voice in this series delivering strong characters and creative, but believable, plots. I'm already in line for the next one!" Patricia Sands

"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

"Prophecy is a gripping tale, plunging the reader into a race against a shadowy organization and its doomsday plot. Death lurks around every corner as Morgan Sierra and her partner Jake explore ancient ossuaries and dark catacombs in search of a sinister and deadly artifact. Mystery and adventure that is sure to please readers who love a good religious thriller." David Wood, action-adventure author of Quest, Dourado and Cibola

"If you're a fan of Dan Brown, then Joanna Penn is the author for you. Like Brown, Penn weaves information about religious art, icons and history with modern-day fears. The result is a face paced read, one that kept me up past my bedtime because I wanted to know what happens next." Natalie Wright

"I particularly like the main character, the strong, intelligent, and attractive Morgan Sierra. Joanna Penn uses her academic training in Theology and Psychology to weave an intriguing page-turner in which Morgan must locate an artifact and prevent the Apocalyptic prophecy. I love learning as I read, and this book did not disappoint me. Through it, I learned about the God Helmet, The Devil's Bible, the ossuaries, and various art and architecture. Joanna Penn seamlessly interlaces the facts with the story, creating a wonderfully vibrant and compelling story." Jane V Blanchard, Amazon.com

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4.0 out of 5 stars Joanna Penn delivers ... again!, 10 Jan 2012
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I began reading Prophecy this weekend and could not put it down. After meeting Morgan Sierra last year in Pentecost, Penn's fabulous debut of this series, I looked forward to her return! She's back in fine form now as a full-fledged member of ARKANE, the secret British organization in charge of preventing the world's ancient supernatural artifacts from being used by the forces of evil.

Partnering once again with Jake Timber, Morgan confronts the evil organization, THANATOS, whose crazed leader has a plan to use secrets from the Devil's Bible to kill according to the Apocalypse. Under the guise of an established global medical and research company, THANATOS is moving forward with its agenda and events begin to quickly unfold.

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. Exotic locations and supernatural artifacts add to the adventure.

Pentecost has been described as Lara Croft meets Indiana Jones and there are certainly elements of both to be found in these thrillers. However, I feel Joanna Penn has managed to establish her own voice in this series delivering strong characters and creative, but believable, plots.
I'm already in line for the next one!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Formidable and tantalising Morgan Sierra is back. Well worth a read!, 9 Jan 2012
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This is a pacy novel, very well researched. We race across the globe covering England, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, USA and probably more, so many I can't remember. It's a whirlwind of a travelogue.

Hats off to Joanna Penn who has clearly thought through the rhythm and logistics of this novel so that the flow and tension are brilliant.

Morgan Sierra picks up from where she left off in Pentecost and joins the ARKANE group to chase down the Devil's Bible and try to beat the evil baddies of Thanatos. There's plenty of blood and gore and bones. It a thriller with shades of James Bond and Indiana Jones, and religious overtones that educate the reader at the same time.
(You definitely don't need to be religious to read it - that would neither help nor hinder - there's religious artifacts galore but I don't see it as a religious book).

You probably don't have to read Pentecost first, but I had, and I'd say it helped. There's also some clever references at the end of the book for the next in the series, so you may as well catch up now!

The character of Morgan Sierra is really developing into a formidable yet tantalising protagonist.

If you like your thrillers to be violent, thought provoking with a high fact-based content too, this is for you.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Writer to Watch, 9 Jan 2012
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Writers all over the world have reason to be grateful to Joanna Penn, a digital-writing pioneer. Generously sharing every detail of her journey from wannabee writer to successful, self-published, independent author, Penn continues to inspire and empower other writers.

So I was curious to read her fiction. And what a revelation (in many senses of the word!). What a steaming imagination lurks inside the head of this gentle, giving young woman.

The story is immediately involving. In the bible, a Book of Revelations prophecy declares that a quarter of the world will die in the Apocalypse. A shadowy organisation called Thanatos, under the cover of improving medical science, works to fulfill these words and harness the attendant power that will be unloosed.

Their diabolical intentions are uncovered by Morgan Sierra, the intrepid heroine introduced to the world in Penn's first book, Pentecost. Sierra is caught in frantic confrontation against forces she struggles to comprehend and a race against time that takes her from the catacombs of Paris to the skeletal ossuaries of Sicily and the Czech Republic.

Can Morgan - with the help of ARKANE, a secret British agency investigating paranormal and religious experience, and the dashing Jake Timber - find the Devil's Bible? And stop Thanatos in their tracks before the final curse is spoken, fulfilling the prophecy and unleashing untold destruction?

Readers familiar with Penn's work will know she has a background in theology and she employs this to great effect again in this novel. These books are as intelligent as they are gripping. 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. The final showdown between Morgan and the forces of evil will stay with you long after you have finished this compelling, page-turning thriller.

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