A stolen manuscript. New York Author Sam Tynnan is violently assaulted and his new thriller wiped from his computer. Then world events begin to mirror those in his unpublished book - "An Ancient Prediction". Provence Nostradamus devotee Jean-Pierre comes across an undiscovered prophecy which he suspects holds the key to catastrophic global events. A Terrifying Race Against Time - London MI5 spook, Adel Al-Shaffir, faces a new terrorist threat - one with a secret blueprint for their course of destruction. Could Sam's book hold the key to the terrorism that has seized the world? Is the prophecy coming true? Adel needs to get Sam to trust him - but time is running out for them all.
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Breathless, ingenious plot, the segments with Adel, Omari and Akram are classic Hosseini territory, give the reader an Islamic rather than purely western view on terrorism rare in thriller fiction. And one of the most poignant and ironic links to 9/11 and its aftermath that I've ever read in a book. Came completely out of the blue and so had all the more impact, literally took my breath away.
--Thrillers etc
A clever premise for an epic page-turner written with wit, compassion (and) highly evolved characters. --Daily Telegraph
A tightly written novel from new author Kilgallon sees him walk straight into the big league with a masterful tale of international intrigue and espionage. --Crime Squad
How you would feel if the book you'd written started to come true? This is a chilling and thrilling novel, one in which real people start to wonder if they are insane, and have to come to terms with a terrifying reality that threatens their own life. Mesmerising.
--Books Monthly
--Thrillers etc
A clever premise for an epic page-turner written with wit, compassion (and) highly evolved characters. --Daily Telegraph
A tightly written novel from new author Kilgallon sees him walk straight into the big league with a masterful tale of international intrigue and espionage. --Crime Squad
How you would feel if the book you'd written started to come true? This is a chilling and thrilling novel, one in which real people start to wonder if they are insane, and have to come to terms with a terrifying reality that threatens their own life. Mesmerising.
--Books Monthly
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This isn't the sort of book that would normally appeal to me, but I am so grateful for the recommendation.
The Prophecy is a thriller in the real sense of that word, with a plot that is constantly twisting and turning but never loses its urgency or credibility. It has a very contemporary theme and never ceases to feel true to life. Kilgallon has a clear and appealing style that delivers the novel plot with great effect. What I particularly enjoyed was the empathy that the author created with all of the main characters. I found their feelings and motivations rang true, which helped to give the story a rare degree of credibility.
The story concerns a writer whose just completed script for a novel about terrorism is whisked away from him in terrifying circumstances, and then the events in the book begin to be mirrored by real life. A white knuckle journey takes the writer and a number of other characters from around the world on an extraordinary experience, with frightening prospects. I don't want to spoil the plot for anyone, but the author shows tremendous skill in 'suggesting' outcomes from certain scenes that are not quite what they seem.
I often get bogged down with novels, but finished this 500 pager in a few days, simply because I couldn't bear to be away from it, and at every stage I wanted to know what happened next. The conclusion is like a helter-skelter ride, with unexpected developments on pretty well every page. This is a rare 'must read' and I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys the thrill of a fast paced story that is closely based on current world events. I can't wait for Kilgallon's next book!
The Prophecy is a thriller in the real sense of that word, with a plot that is constantly twisting and turning but never loses its urgency or credibility. It has a very contemporary theme and never ceases to feel true to life. Kilgallon has a clear and appealing style that delivers the novel plot with great effect. What I particularly enjoyed was the empathy that the author created with all of the main characters. I found their feelings and motivations rang true, which helped to give the story a rare degree of credibility.
The story concerns a writer whose just completed script for a novel about terrorism is whisked away from him in terrifying circumstances, and then the events in the book begin to be mirrored by real life. A white knuckle journey takes the writer and a number of other characters from around the world on an extraordinary experience, with frightening prospects. I don't want to spoil the plot for anyone, but the author shows tremendous skill in 'suggesting' outcomes from certain scenes that are not quite what they seem.
I often get bogged down with novels, but finished this 500 pager in a few days, simply because I couldn't bear to be away from it, and at every stage I wanted to know what happened next. The conclusion is like a helter-skelter ride, with unexpected developments on pretty well every page. This is a rare 'must read' and I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys the thrill of a fast paced story that is closely based on current world events. I can't wait for Kilgallon's next book!
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Where to start? This is a complex thriller sort of in the vein of Dan Brown but with far better characterisation and plotting.
Author Sam Tynnan has written a book and at the point he finishes it, he is attacked and all copies taken or wiped. Just as he starts to get over this trauma, he finds that world events start to mirror his plot and perhaps the closest person to him is not quite what they seem....
Fiction blends into reality as we then enjoy it as fiction! Fast paced would be the word for this as events take over and there is the inevitable race to prevent Armageddon.
Where this works is excellent use of the Muslem perspective (good guys, bad guys and those caught in the middle) and the author plays with his reader a lot, leading you down a path only to double back with sleight of hand so you are never quite sure what has happened or where you are going!
Slight downside is that it is a little over complex and I'm not sure how much the Nostradamus/Jean-Pierre element actually added to the plot, it might have worked as well without them.
But I enjoyed this even if the complexity maybe halted it short of four stars. But it is apparent that the author has what it takes and knows how to tease his reader, I suspect with this under his belt and some lessons learnt through the experience, his next one will be well worth waiting for, and I'll be in the queue.
Author Sam Tynnan has written a book and at the point he finishes it, he is attacked and all copies taken or wiped. Just as he starts to get over this trauma, he finds that world events start to mirror his plot and perhaps the closest person to him is not quite what they seem....
Fiction blends into reality as we then enjoy it as fiction! Fast paced would be the word for this as events take over and there is the inevitable race to prevent Armageddon.
Where this works is excellent use of the Muslem perspective (good guys, bad guys and those caught in the middle) and the author plays with his reader a lot, leading you down a path only to double back with sleight of hand so you are never quite sure what has happened or where you are going!
Slight downside is that it is a little over complex and I'm not sure how much the Nostradamus/Jean-Pierre element actually added to the plot, it might have worked as well without them.
But I enjoyed this even if the complexity maybe halted it short of four stars. But it is apparent that the author has what it takes and knows how to tease his reader, I suspect with this under his belt and some lessons learnt through the experience, his next one will be well worth waiting for, and I'll be in the queue.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Ellie Cat
Format:Paperback
I found this book hard to put down. Some of the story is a bit overcomplicated, but even though I'm still not sure how relevant some parts of the plot were, I thoroughly enjoyed the read. It's well written and right up to the end, I was still trying to decide which "goodies" really were "goodies". There are a lot of characters with non English names and I found myself looking at back chapters to remember who was who, so I recommend making a note of the key characters as you come across them. But don't let that put you off. I am confident that once you've read the first few chapters you'll be hooked.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A stage beyond
Goes a stage beyond the standard myths and puzzles book by merging it with some current day terrorist concerns. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Anna Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works very well on two levels
As some others have commented here, this thriller works very well both as an ancient myths book and current spy/action thriller. Read more
Published 5 months ago by ARoberts
2.0 out of 5 stars
Let down
Rambling, far too much unnecessary detail to the detriment of plot. First time I've skipped loads of pages. How did it get through an agent?
Published 10 months ago by Dereena
1.0 out of 5 stars
terrible and cliche-ridden
I took this book on holiday and wasted too many hours ploughing through it. It's very 'dumbed down' and predictable. It reads like a Nancy Drew detective novel. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Craig Finlay
1.0 out of 5 stars
Utter nonsense
After reading mixed reviews prior to ordering I kept an open mind, this is a genre I normally find gripping. Read more
Published 22 months ago by C.Rozzie
1.0 out of 5 stars
Did not enjoy
Having read many books in this genre over the past few years, i have to say i was disappointed with this book. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Aristotle
2.0 out of 5 stars
A promising story with an unfortunate anticlimax!
I have to admit, this book would fall within a genre of that I rarely read. Nevertheless, I still know a great, good or average book when I read one; and for me, `The prophecy'... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2011 by T Uttley
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Profecy
I have read and thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was complex in parts, particularly in the middle where the plot strands tie together, but I didn't enjoy it any less for that. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2011 by P Bowman
2.0 out of 5 stars
Creative plot.
I found the plot and characterisation compelling. However, the book reads a little like a Dan Brown book. I found it tiresome and verbose. No doubt it would make a very good movie.
Published on 18 Jan 2011 by mr
5.0 out of 5 stars
A MASTERPIECE
The prophecy spins a wonderful tale of intrigue and destiny set against the background of a possible armageddon scenario, believable characters and a unique very original... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2010 by Janice G. Teisar
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