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Prophecy. An ARKANE thriller. (Book 2) [Kindle Edition]

J.F. Penn
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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?

ISRAEL. A victim of Jerusalem Syndrome jumps to his death from the top of the Western Wall, his body smashed on the ancient stones. Another disembowels himself under the scrawled figure of the Pale Horse of the Apocalypse with the chilling words, "God told me to do it."

Dr Morgan Sierra, specialist in psychology of religion, 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.

She joins agent Jake Timber at ARKANE, a secret government agency investigating the supernatural and together they hunt down the Devil's Bible, pursued all the way by the evil forces of Thanatos.

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.

If you love a fast-paced thriller with religious themes, download a sample or buy Prophecy now.

"The final showdown between Morgan and the forces of evil will stay with you long after you have finished this compelling, page-turning thriller."

"With a mix of historical facts and fiction, the characters are caught up in a good vs evil ride through Revelation and the end times."

"Like Dan Brown, Penn weaves information about religious art, icons and history with modern-day fears."


Editorial Reviews

From the Author

My passions for religion, psychology and travel fuel the ARKANE thrillers, and my love of action movies determines the fast pace of the writing.

The Prophecy of the book is from Revelation where the pale horse of Death is given power over a quarter of the earth. In creating a realistic villain in Milan Noble, I wove eugenics and genetics into the mix, because if you're going to kill so many, you'd better be sure who you want left at the end. Milan's obsession with the Devil's Bible also became my own, and the ten pages really are missing...

The theme of bones and ossuaries stems from a trip to the Paris catacombs, where millions of dead lie piled up with intricate designs made from skulls and femurs. I had also researched Kutna Hora, the bone church of the Czech Republic and knew I had to set scenes there. Settings mean a great deal to me and I often know the location before I know what is going to happen in the story.

All my books contain an aspect of psychology and the God Helmet experiments have fascinated me for years. It was brilliant bringing that to life and indulging a tangential love of neuroscience, as well as art history in this book.

Prophecy was brilliant fun to write. I hope you enjoy the ride.

About the Author

J.F. Penn has a Masters degree in Theology from the University of Oxford, Mansfield College. She combines her passion for religion and psychology with kick-ass action-adventure in her novels.

Penn loves scuba diving, traveling with her backpack, Pinot Noir, reading in the hammock and constant change. Find out more at JFPenn.com

Product Details

  • File Size: 442 KB
  • Print Length: 268 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1483946495
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: The Creative Penn Ltd (December 28, 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B006R7UZAU
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  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,902 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
The book was intelligent, the pace fast, and over all a very good read for thriller readers. Louise Wise  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
A veritable romp from beginning to end !!! Mr. Thomas Evans  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
This book is apocalyptic in the literal sense of the word as explained by the author. Maryann Madsen  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Dark Thriller Filled with Diabolical Intrigue January 2, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Fans of Pentecost get ready for a fast moving suspense thriller with a darker theme and horrific possibilities.

Morgan Sierra's academic training in theology and psychology at Oxford equipped her well in the first installment of Joanna Penn's ARKANE Series. In Prophecy, the stakes are raised as we learn much more about an evil organization called THANATOS.

We now see THANATOS as more than a collector of occult and religious objects. On the surface the leader of THANATOS functions as the head of a biotech corporation engaged in research into family planning and mental health issues. The Greek word THANATOS means death and its symbol is a pale horse. We quickly learn the leader of THANATOS is a diabolical megalomaniac, intent on using secrets from the Devil's Bible to launch a new holocaust. He will use his corporation to accelerate his malevolent objectives.

While THANATOS ruthlessly pursues the Devil's Bible; Morgan Sierra, her partner Jake and the considerable resources of ARKANE work to stop them. This story brings the reader face-to-face with extreme evil. Morgan and ARKANE once again find themselves in a struggle to find solutions to ancient mysteries. Much of that time is spent in crypts and catacombs. They have to battle agents of THANATOS each step of the way.

Readers of psychological thrillers, historical fiction and horror should be at home with this engaging read.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping, awesome thriller that you can't put down December 29, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
This book is a fantastic follow up to Pentecost. Ms. Penn has done it again with a thrilling mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat all day waiting for the end. With a mix of historical facts and fiction, the characters are caught up in a good vs evil ride through Revelation and the end times. The evil characters are truly scary and the heroes are well written. The idea behind the book is one that has a basis in history and could actual be believable in real life. The scariest part is that there are possibilities with enough money, enough connections and the wrong ideas to make something like this happen. I will be awaiting the next book in the series to see what happens with Jake and Morgan and ARKANE next.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Read January 7, 2012
By LD
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have read both books in the ARKANE Thriller series and I have to say hat Joanna has outdone herself with latest book the Prophesy! It is a fast read with non stop action from cover to cover! My only disappointment was that the next book in the series is not available to read yet, I look forward to reading the next chapter in the ARKANE series and the adventures of Dr. Morgan Sierra!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars review
This a great read very well researched and written
I recommend this book as it will make a great addition to anyone's library
Published 5 days ago by Robert Houghton
5.0 out of 5 stars Could not stop!
I could not stop reading this book. Mystery and intrigue are genuine. After reading the 1st book of this series I HAD to read the rest. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Sandra Hufford
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
This is just an amazing book. Knowing she has done so much research just makes it that much better. Can't wait to start the third.
Published 20 days ago by momof5
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Fantastic Thriller!
Joanna Penn delivers AGAIN on "Prophecy", the second book of the Arkane Trilogy. The characters,once again lead you through the labyrinth of ancient history, and the chase is on... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Linda V
4.0 out of 5 stars Book 2 - Thoughts
For the last two days I have taken and red book 1 and 2. This review is on book 2. It seem to me that I was rushed thru reading this book because the background build up of the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Robert L. Boyce Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Joanna Penn hits the mark again!
This second part of the Arkane novels featuring Morgan Sierra was just as brilliant as the first.

In fact, one can see that Penn has indeed found her feet as an expert... Read more
Published 2 months ago by A.Haviaras
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read.
This was the first book I had read from JF Penn. I liked it so much I went back and read the first book in the series. And I'm sure I will be reading more in the future.
Published 2 months ago by Jill Kurtz
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
I really like the way each book in this series has picked up from the last. Very well-written characters, with fascinating historical background to each plot.
Published 2 months ago by Marbee
4.0 out of 5 stars Great action, could have used less carnage
Love the characters, the nonstop action, and the writing style. A bit too macabre for my normal tastes (the first one was milder), but other than that, an excellent read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tabitha
4.0 out of 5 stars nice adventure
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. Read more
Published 4 months ago by ruffcutt
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More About the Author

J.F.Penn - Ancient Mystery, Modern Thrill

If you like James Rollins, Steve Berry, Dan Brown, Kate Mosse or Scott Mariani, you'll love J.F.Penn...

Oxford educated, British born J.F.Penn has traveled the world in her study of religion and psychology. She brings these obsessions as well as a love for action and adventure to her writing.

Her fast-paced ARKANE thrillers weave together historical artifacts, secret societies, global locations, violence, a kick-ass protagonist and a hint of the supernatural.

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