Ken Fry's Blog
October 22, 2024
Thorns ~ A Suspense Thriller
It's been a while but here is my latest novel that readers of The Patmos Enigma and The Lazarus Succession will enjoy.
A GLOBAL FAMINE.
AN ANCIENT SECRET.
POLITICAL INTRIGUE IN THE VATICAN.
From the multi-award-winning author of The Lazarus Succession and The Patmos Enigma Ken Fry, comes a new novel of survival, power, and the fight for humanity's future.
Crops are failing, and agriculture is collapsing worldwide.
Global famine is imminent, with wheat disasters devastating producers.
Every nation is affected—except for one small island in Italy: Sicily.
No one knows why.
Dr. Norton Fletcher and Dr. Florence Cattersby, renowned soil scientists, are sent to uncover the mystery. What they find is an astonishing, two-thousand-year-old secret—one that has been carefully preserved by a small, dwindling group of people.
This secret is in the hands of one man, linked to its miraculous past. He holds the fate of both Sicily and the world. The scientists struggle to believe it can be real.
Meanwhile, the island’s religious leader learns of the secret. Realizing its potential, he sees it as his path to the papacy and sets in motion a plot to steal it.
With help from a shadowy far-right nationalist group, led by a fanatical and ruthless leader, a brutal campaign of terror begins.
As chaos unfolds, the fight for control of this ancient secret becomes a battle that will determine the destiny of a starving world.
How will it end?
As with all my novels, what is most enjoyable to me is the research involved in writing this. I hope I was able to capture the mystery of this most important religious artifact. The pervading themes of this book though are centered on Vatican political intrigue and the global famine threatening humanity.
COVER REVEAL
Presenting the Book Cover of THORNSDesigned by Eeva Lancaster, The Book Khaleesiwho has designed all my covers.Read more »
A GLOBAL FAMINE.
AN ANCIENT SECRET.
POLITICAL INTRIGUE IN THE VATICAN.
From the multi-award-winning author of The Lazarus Succession and The Patmos Enigma Ken Fry, comes a new novel of survival, power, and the fight for humanity's future.
Crops are failing, and agriculture is collapsing worldwide.
Global famine is imminent, with wheat disasters devastating producers.
Every nation is affected—except for one small island in Italy: Sicily.
No one knows why.
Dr. Norton Fletcher and Dr. Florence Cattersby, renowned soil scientists, are sent to uncover the mystery. What they find is an astonishing, two-thousand-year-old secret—one that has been carefully preserved by a small, dwindling group of people.
This secret is in the hands of one man, linked to its miraculous past. He holds the fate of both Sicily and the world. The scientists struggle to believe it can be real.
Meanwhile, the island’s religious leader learns of the secret. Realizing its potential, he sees it as his path to the papacy and sets in motion a plot to steal it.
With help from a shadowy far-right nationalist group, led by a fanatical and ruthless leader, a brutal campaign of terror begins.
As chaos unfolds, the fight for control of this ancient secret becomes a battle that will determine the destiny of a starving world.
How will it end?
As with all my novels, what is most enjoyable to me is the research involved in writing this. I hope I was able to capture the mystery of this most important religious artifact. The pervading themes of this book though are centered on Vatican political intrigue and the global famine threatening humanity.
COVER REVEAL
Presenting the Book Cover of THORNSDesigned by Eeva Lancaster, The Book Khaleesiwho has designed all my covers.Read more »
January 10, 2024
The Writing of The Blood Red Robe and a Cover Reveal
Writing
The Blood Red Robe
felt like a natural progression. It was almost instinctual, having written stories about the enigmatic Mary Magdalene before. I've always been drawn to the allure of her stories, and this time, merging her essence into a medieval backdrop seemed like the perfect fit.
The story unfolds against the ancient streets of Jerusalem, with the Knights Templar at its core. Mary Magdalene's ethereal voice enters the minds of these characters, setting them on a quest to find her lost robe. Interestingly, they're also compelled to seek out a mysterious woman in a distant land.
My previous trilogy concerning Lady Aveline of Froulingham had left her future undecided. The Blood Red Robe determines her path. Overwhelmed by tragic events, she's become a recluse, on the brink of self-destruction. However, the whispers of Mary Magdalene within her mind ignite a spark of hope as she eagerly anticipates the arrival of two strangers, unaware of the transformation they'll bring.
What would happen when they eventually meet?Read more »
The story unfolds against the ancient streets of Jerusalem, with the Knights Templar at its core. Mary Magdalene's ethereal voice enters the minds of these characters, setting them on a quest to find her lost robe. Interestingly, they're also compelled to seek out a mysterious woman in a distant land.
My previous trilogy concerning Lady Aveline of Froulingham had left her future undecided. The Blood Red Robe determines her path. Overwhelmed by tragic events, she's become a recluse, on the brink of self-destruction. However, the whispers of Mary Magdalene within her mind ignite a spark of hope as she eagerly anticipates the arrival of two strangers, unaware of the transformation they'll bring.
What would happen when they eventually meet?Read more »
April 4, 2023
The Writing of THE MAGDALENE MISSION: An Archaeological Thriller
As a writer, I have an extraordinary curiosity about many things, explained or unexplained. It is the latter that often leads to the possibility of an interesting story. Such an opportunity appeared to present itself when I looked at the various theories and facts that surrounded the life and mystery of the Magdalene, as she was known.
It is generally accepted that she was a close companion of Jesus or Yeshua as he was then named. It appeared that she acted as an explanatory mouthpiece of his words to an often-bewildered collection of apostles.
What Christ spoke, she wrote down, and the original scripts can be seen in the museum in Berlin to this day.
Gospel of Mary
The most complete text of the Gospel of Mary is contained in the Berlin Codex, but even so, it is missing six manuscript pages at the beginning of the document and four manuscript pages in the middle.
The enigmatic factor is that ten pages are missing...
That in itself presented me with a range of possibilities for producing a story in an attempt to locate them. The most prominent questions were … Why? When? Who? What was in them to warrant their removal? Each of these questions had a potential for varied theories.
It was these that I acted on and invented the story, THE MAGDALENE MISSION, as you will read it.
Like many good stories, it is not all fiction. My favourite term ‘faction’ came very much into play. The story is full of facts based on an extensive range of research that involves actual events, worldwide locations, and of course the Roman Catholic Church. To complete the mix, there are the ‘good guys’ and the ‘bad guys.’ Each has their own agenda and the reasons for that.
Writing stories like these, e.g. Biblical mysteries, gives me plenty of time to notice my own feelings and reactions as the narrative progresses.
There is with me an opening up sensation that I have to balance with mystical fiction, facts and reality. My own beliefs, like so many things in this world are what they are, often just beliefs, with no real way of truly knowing. I’m not here to bang my drum but to present an entertaining story that you will enjoy and maybe give you cause to wonder.
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THE MAGDALENE MISSION is now available on Amazon. Free to read on Kindle Unlimited. I hope you enjoy it.
~ KEN FRY ~April 5, 2023 Surrey, UK
GET YOUR COPY OF THE MAGDALENE MISSION
It is generally accepted that she was a close companion of Jesus or Yeshua as he was then named. It appeared that she acted as an explanatory mouthpiece of his words to an often-bewildered collection of apostles.
What Christ spoke, she wrote down, and the original scripts can be seen in the museum in Berlin to this day.
Gospel of Mary
The most complete text of the Gospel of Mary is contained in the Berlin Codex, but even so, it is missing six manuscript pages at the beginning of the document and four manuscript pages in the middle.
The enigmatic factor is that ten pages are missing...
That in itself presented me with a range of possibilities for producing a story in an attempt to locate them. The most prominent questions were … Why? When? Who? What was in them to warrant their removal? Each of these questions had a potential for varied theories.
It was these that I acted on and invented the story, THE MAGDALENE MISSION, as you will read it.
Like many good stories, it is not all fiction. My favourite term ‘faction’ came very much into play. The story is full of facts based on an extensive range of research that involves actual events, worldwide locations, and of course the Roman Catholic Church. To complete the mix, there are the ‘good guys’ and the ‘bad guys.’ Each has their own agenda and the reasons for that.
Writing stories like these, e.g. Biblical mysteries, gives me plenty of time to notice my own feelings and reactions as the narrative progresses.
There is with me an opening up sensation that I have to balance with mystical fiction, facts and reality. My own beliefs, like so many things in this world are what they are, often just beliefs, with no real way of truly knowing. I’m not here to bang my drum but to present an entertaining story that you will enjoy and maybe give you cause to wonder.
Ω
THE MAGDALENE MISSION is now available on Amazon. Free to read on Kindle Unlimited. I hope you enjoy it.
~ KEN FRY ~April 5, 2023 Surrey, UK
GET YOUR COPY OF THE MAGDALENE MISSION
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June 4, 2022
Drunks: An Alcoholic Drama Wins the Literary Titan Gold Book Award
Thank you to Literary Titan for recognizing the message of this book. I have delayed the publishing of Drunks since it does not fit the genre of my other books, but it has a special place in my heart and I am happy that it is out there to maybe help people with a drinking problem, or know someone with a drinking problem.
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A Review from Literary Titan
Drunks by Ken Fry is a tale that’s deeply personal and dramatic and is an ultimately inspirational story that is told with an infusion of romance. This story is narrated by Alan Markham, the main character, and his journey and experiences with alcoholism, marriage, and learning to conquer and control addiction. Alan and his wife, Chrissy, appear to have the life everyone wants – Alan has a successful career, and Chrissy lives a free, luxurious, and enjoyable life. Still, just below the surface, there’s trouble in their marriage.Read more »
November 10, 2021
An Excerpt from Drunks - A Story of an Alcoholic Couple
They are not long, the days of wine and roses:Out of a misty dreamOur path emerges for a while, then closesWithin a dream.
(Ernest Dowson)Read more »
October 31, 2021
April 26, 2021
The Chronicles of Aveline Ends in The Final Sacrifice
And her trials are finally over...
In the end, Lady Aveline must do what she must... even if her choices break her heart.
The Chronicles of Aveline, The Final Sacrifice completes The Lady Crusader Trilogy. The epic tale of a young woman’s incredible courage and loyalty even in the most desperate circumstances. A captivating story of family, love, heartbreaking trials, deception, and one woman's determination to reclaim everything that was taken from her.
Read more »July 14, 2020
The Release of The Keeper's Cup Draws Gnosticism Readers
The Keeper's Cup is now available on Amazon. Released on July 15, 2020 and already a #1 Bestseller in Gnosticism.
I suspect that The Keeper's Cup will upset some people of various religious denominations. This was never my intent, but I don't doubt there will be reaction. I can't help that nor make apology. At all times, I have attempted to show loving kindness and respect.Read more »
I suspect that The Keeper's Cup will upset some people of various religious denominations. This was never my intent, but I don't doubt there will be reaction. I can't help that nor make apology. At all times, I have attempted to show loving kindness and respect.Read more »
June 2, 2020
The Keeper's Cup GIVEAWAY
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May 31, 2020
Pre-order of The Keeper's Cup and a Cover Reveal
The story of Mary Magdalene has always fascinated me, and I indulged in that fascination in my new book, THE KEEPER'S CUP.
Intrigue in the Vatican and hidden historical mysteries.Stories not included in the New Testament.Pieces of our history that were passed on through the ages, but never accepted by those who decide what the truth is.
This novel is not meant to offend anyone's faith, but to explore other possible stories not included in mainstream biblical history. Stories that were only spoken of in whispers in the past, but are now discussed more openly.
It is my hope that you read The Keeper's Cup with an open mind.
Now, let me present...the Cover of The Keeper's CupRead more »
