Religious cults have been part of our world for ages if not just thru stories, but actual cults that can be found throughout this world. They have filled the void for those who felt lost and needed a sense of belonging. They have filled the void for their leaders who wish to corrupt a religion to get people to their bidding. There are of course numerous reasons why people both join, and start a cult and would be a story upon itself.
I bring up religious cults as they will become part of the story of Author Koos Verkaik’s aptly titled book Heavenly Visionxs. A book that will find a reader facing different time periods as a story unwinds thru the words with in the pages of this book. The book will introduce the reader to a wide range of characters, and even a range of time periods.
The book starts interesting enough in the year 1745 and will introduce the readers to ship captain Adriaen Kalf. The Captain will have the most unfortunate events that will cause the man to see formal charges filed against him. The events that lead to his charges will be found spelled out in an old Atlas that falls into the hands of one Jan Glas.
As we continue to read the book, we find out that Captain Kalf had taken on a very unique device that time has nearly forgotten about. I write nearly, as Glas will be involved in helping an article get written about Kalf and it leads to an invitation to a symposium held by a publishing company. The company, Arnold McKay Publishing, is being the magazine ParaPsycho. It is during the symposium that many of the other key characters in the book will come into the picture. There is Pamela Mitchell from the magazine, a Hellen Derringer from a group called the Third Eye Association, and the beautiful Mary Landock.
The events in, Heavenly Vision, will start growing more and more intriguing during this event. Mary has her purse stolen that leads to a chase, police involvement and so much more. These events will eventually lead to Jan Glas, in England waking up in a Hospital. There is much that is being left out on purpose as one must really get to read how this all happens as it is exciting and very intriguing.
The book will lead you back in time a few more times as you read the pages. One of the more interesting, trips to the past, will involve the introduction to Manuel Raso back in the late 1880’s in several southern US States. Our introduction to him will tell the tale of his unique gift that potentially came from a kick to the head by a horse. A gift that will leave many in tears, but grateful for meeting the man. A gift that will find him gaining a “cult” like following and eventually a formation of a town in Florida.
All of these past events will somehow find themselves tying back to Jan Glas, ParaPsycho and Arnold McKay. They will also go back to that secret cargo that Captain Kalf had upon his ship. All of these pieces are tied together much like a jigsaw puzzle being completed. The rush of finding a place for each piece, and that feeling of nearing completion will be felt as you read what Author Koos Verkaik has laid out within the pages.
I do realize some people do not like stories that seem to jump around from one period to another. I however found this to be a great tool within the story and added so much to this book. There was just the right amount of changes that it did not take away from the overall enjoyment of the story. In truth, it only added to the complete puzzle as things are unveiled as you reach the finale of the book. Those who enjoy mysteries, suspense and intrigue will surely enjoy this book by Koos Verkaik.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2020
Koos Verkaik – Heavenly Vision – Reviewed 1/31/20 – Read 1/26-30/20Jan Glas collected books, especially Atlas’s. When he came across one that was dated in 1745, of the Cape of Good Hope, he added it to his collection. From that day forward things began to change for him. As he opened it up, he found a paper in the folds that appeared to be really old. He took everything to his old friend which was a historian. When Robbert called him and asked him to stop by to talk about the book, Jan was intrigued. He had never done this before. Between the two of them, they researched the letter that had been found and published their findings. Jan was invited to speak at a symposium hosted by ParaPsycho, where he listened to the most beautiful and amazing woman that would be the center to his undoing. She spoke about the Machine of Colton that would be a major player in the destruction of the world. After she was attacked and her purse was stolen, which Jan had chased after the guy, she disappeared only to show up at his hotel. She was afraid and wanted Jan to help her get back to her laboratory. After arriving Jan does not remember a thing… but something had happened to him, and he felt like he had had a vision… A Heavenly Vision! Now on to the vision and the change of Jan Glas’s life.What did I like? I read this over a couple of days due to commitments that I had, but when I wasn’t reading, I could not get the storyline out of my head. I could not wait until I could read again. Wow, it was so addicting.What will you like? Exciting, intriguing, mysterious, murders, unexplained events, and curious characters! All of this will keep you glued to the pages, and the characters are going to take you to another world. An unbelievable storyline that has the most amazing switches from the past to the future, with the tension and mystery growing on every page. The details are astonishingly real with the descriptions so meticulous that the world will open up, and you will be able to feel the ocean breezes and the heat on your back. Incredible read and you will enjoy it, hopefully as much as I did.• File Size: 6257 KB• Print Length: 258 Pages• Release Date: September 8, 2018• Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
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Jan Glas collected books, especially Atlas’s. When he came across one that was dated in 1745, of the Cape of Good Hope, he added it to his collection. From that day forward things began to change for him. As he opened it up, he found a paper in the folds that appeared to be really old. He took everything to his old friend which was a historian. When Robbert called him and asked him to stop by to talk about the book, Jan was intrigued. He had never done this before. Between the two of them, they researched the letter that had been found and published their findings. Jan was invited to speak at a symposium hosted by ParaPsycho, where he listened to the most beautiful and amazing woman that would be the center to his undoing. She spoke about the Machine of Colton that would be a major player in the destruction of the world. After she was attacked and her purse was stolen, which Jan had chased after the guy, she disappeared only to show up at his hotel. She was afraid and wanted Jan to help her get back to her laboratory. After arriving Jan does not remember a thing… but something had happened to him, and he felt like he had had a vision… A Heavenly Vision! Now on to the vision and the change of Jan Glas’s life.
What did I like? I read this over a couple of days due to commitments that I had, but when I wasn’t reading, I could not get the storyline out of my head. I could not wait until I could read again. Wow, it was so addicting.
What will you like? Exciting, intriguing, mysterious, murders, unexplained events, and curious characters! All of this will keep you glued to the pages, and the characters are going to take you to another world. An unbelievable storyline that has the most amazing switches from the past to the future, with the tension and mystery growing on every page. The details are astonishingly real with the descriptions so meticulous that the world will open up, and you will be able to feel the ocean breezes and the heat on your back. Incredible read and you will enjoy it, hopefully as much as I did.
• File Size: 6257 KB
• Print Length: 258 Pages
• Release Date: September 8, 2018
• Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Murder, Mystery, End of the World, the past connected to the future, and unusual characters!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 1, 2020
Koos Verkaik – Heavenly Vision – Reviewed 1/31/20 – Read 1/26-30/20Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 1, 2020
Jan Glas collected books, especially Atlas’s. When he came across one that was dated in 1745, of the Cape of Good Hope, he added it to his collection. From that day forward things began to change for him. As he opened it up, he found a paper in the folds that appeared to be really old. He took everything to his old friend which was a historian. When Robbert called him and asked him to stop by to talk about the book, Jan was intrigued. He had never done this before. Between the two of them, they researched the letter that had been found and published their findings. Jan was invited to speak at a symposium hosted by ParaPsycho, where he listened to the most beautiful and amazing woman that would be the center to his undoing. She spoke about the Machine of Colton that would be a major player in the destruction of the world. After she was attacked and her purse was stolen, which Jan had chased after the guy, she disappeared only to show up at his hotel. She was afraid and wanted Jan to help her get back to her laboratory. After arriving Jan does not remember a thing… but something had happened to him, and he felt like he had had a vision… A Heavenly Vision! Now on to the vision and the change of Jan Glas’s life.
What did I like? I read this over a couple of days due to commitments that I had, but when I wasn’t reading, I could not get the storyline out of my head. I could not wait until I could read again. Wow, it was so addicting.
What will you like? Exciting, intriguing, mysterious, murders, unexplained events, and curious characters! All of this will keep you glued to the pages, and the characters are going to take you to another world. An unbelievable storyline that has the most amazing switches from the past to the future, with the tension and mystery growing on every page. The details are astonishingly real with the descriptions so meticulous that the world will open up, and you will be able to feel the ocean breezes and the heat on your back. Incredible read and you will enjoy it, hopefully as much as I did.
• File Size: 6257 KB
• Print Length: 258 Pages
• Release Date: September 8, 2018
• Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
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