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ARKANE #1-3
ARKANE Thriller Boxset 1: Stone of Fire, Crypt of Bone, Ark of Blood
Box set of the first 3 full-length ARKANE thriller novels:
1. Stone of Fire (previously Pentecost)
2. Crypt of Bone (previously Prophecy)
3. Ark of Blood (previously Exodus)
Over 320 5 star reviews on Amazon.com for these individual books
STONE OF FIRE, ARKANE Book1
A power kept secret for 2000 years. A woman who stands to lose everything.
India. When a nun is burned alive on the sacred ghats of Varanasi, and the stone she carried is stolen, an international hunt is triggered for the relics of the early church.
Forged in the fire and blood of martyrs, the Pentecost stones have been handed down through generations of Keepers who kept their power and locations secret.
Until now.
The Keepers are being murdered, the stones stolen by those who would use them for evil in a world transformed by religious fundamentalism.
Oxford University psychologist Morgan Sierra is forced into the search when her sister and niece are held hostage. She is helped by Jake Timber from the mysterious ARKANE, a British government agency specializing in paranormal and religious experience. Morgan must risk her own life to save her family, but will she ultimately be betrayed?
From ancient Christian sites in Spain, Italy and Israel to the far reaches of Iran and Tunisia, Morgan and Jake must track down the stones through the myths of the early church in a race against time before a new Pentecost is summoned, this time powered by the fires of evil.
The first in the ARKANE series, PENTECOST is a fast-paced thriller that explores the edges of faith against a backdrop of early Christian history, archaeology and psychology.
CRYPT OF BONE, ARKANE Book 2
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.
ARK OF BLOOD, ARKANE Book 3
A desperate race to find the Ark of the Covenant - and save the world from a devastating Holy War.
Cairo, Egypt. When the curator of the Museum of Antiquities is slaughtered in a horrific ritual by a group wearing the masks of Ancient Egyptian deities, local authorities ask for help from ARKANE, the agency tasked with investigating religious and paranormal events.
Then, in Washington DC, a decapitated Arab body is discovered. The head is placed on the replica Ark of the Covenant along with a chilling message that warns of a terrifying escalation of violence in the Middle East.
ARKANE agent, British-Israeli psychologist Dr Morgan Sierra, must race against time to uncover the real Ark - aware that her nemesis, the vicious mercenary Natasha, is also in the hunt and out for bloody revenge. Morgan travels across Egypt and Jordan, retracing the steps of the Biblical Exodus and following a trail of clues that takes her into the mists of history - and mortal danger...
The third novel in the bestselling ARKANE series, EXODUS is a pulse-pounding thriller.
1. Stone of Fire (previously Pentecost)
2. Crypt of Bone (previously Prophecy)
3. Ark of Blood (previously Exodus)
Over 320 5 star reviews on Amazon.com for these individual books
STONE OF FIRE, ARKANE Book1
A power kept secret for 2000 years. A woman who stands to lose everything.
India. When a nun is burned alive on the sacred ghats of Varanasi, and the stone she carried is stolen, an international hunt is triggered for the relics of the early church.
Forged in the fire and blood of martyrs, the Pentecost stones have been handed down through generations of Keepers who kept their power and locations secret.
Until now.
The Keepers are being murdered, the stones stolen by those who would use them for evil in a world transformed by religious fundamentalism.
Oxford University psychologist Morgan Sierra is forced into the search when her sister and niece are held hostage. She is helped by Jake Timber from the mysterious ARKANE, a British government agency specializing in paranormal and religious experience. Morgan must risk her own life to save her family, but will she ultimately be betrayed?
From ancient Christian sites in Spain, Italy and Israel to the far reaches of Iran and Tunisia, Morgan and Jake must track down the stones through the myths of the early church in a race against time before a new Pentecost is summoned, this time powered by the fires of evil.
The first in the ARKANE series, PENTECOST is a fast-paced thriller that explores the edges of faith against a backdrop of early Christian history, archaeology and psychology.
CRYPT OF BONE, ARKANE Book 2
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.
ARK OF BLOOD, ARKANE Book 3
A desperate race to find the Ark of the Covenant - and save the world from a devastating Holy War.
Cairo, Egypt. When the curator of the Museum of Antiquities is slaughtered in a horrific ritual by a group wearing the masks of Ancient Egyptian deities, local authorities ask for help from ARKANE, the agency tasked with investigating religious and paranormal events.
Then, in Washington DC, a decapitated Arab body is discovered. The head is placed on the replica Ark of the Covenant along with a chilling message that warns of a terrifying escalation of violence in the Middle East.
ARKANE agent, British-Israeli psychologist Dr Morgan Sierra, must race against time to uncover the real Ark - aware that her nemesis, the vicious mercenary Natasha, is also in the hunt and out for bloody revenge. Morgan travels across Egypt and Jordan, retracing the steps of the Biblical Exodus and following a trail of clues that takes her into the mists of history - and mortal danger...
The third novel in the bestselling ARKANE series, EXODUS is a pulse-pounding thriller.
582 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 5, 2013
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J.F. Penn
55 books2,234 followersI'm the award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers, crime, dark fantasy, horror, short stories, and travel memoir.
Reading order: https://jfpennbooks.com/pages/reading...
The fast-paced ARKANE thrillers weave together historical artifacts, global locations, a kick-ass protagonist and a hint of the supernatural. Described by readers as "Dan Brown meets Lara Croft."
The Brooke & Daniel Crime Thriller Series features British detective Jamie Brooke alongside museum researcher Blake Daniel, as they solve dark crimes around London.
The Mapwalker fantasy adventure trilogy is set between Bath, England and the Borderlands in a split world fantasy where Sienna and the Mapwalker team travel through maps to adventure ...
A Thousand Fiendish Angels is a collection of 3 short stories bound together by a book of human skin. Inspired by Dante's Inferno.
You can buy books directly from me https://jfpennbooks.com/
I have a blog and podcast at http://www.BooksAndTravel.page
I'm passionate about writing and I love reading. My favorite authors include James Rollins, Jonathan Maberry, John Connolly, Daniel Silva, and I also read a lot of travel books.
Reading order: https://jfpennbooks.com/pages/reading...
The fast-paced ARKANE thrillers weave together historical artifacts, global locations, a kick-ass protagonist and a hint of the supernatural. Described by readers as "Dan Brown meets Lara Croft."
The Brooke & Daniel Crime Thriller Series features British detective Jamie Brooke alongside museum researcher Blake Daniel, as they solve dark crimes around London.
The Mapwalker fantasy adventure trilogy is set between Bath, England and the Borderlands in a split world fantasy where Sienna and the Mapwalker team travel through maps to adventure ...
A Thousand Fiendish Angels is a collection of 3 short stories bound together by a book of human skin. Inspired by Dante's Inferno.
You can buy books directly from me https://jfpennbooks.com/
I have a blog and podcast at http://www.BooksAndTravel.page
I'm passionate about writing and I love reading. My favorite authors include James Rollins, Jonathan Maberry, John Connolly, Daniel Silva, and I also read a lot of travel books.
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January 27, 2014
J.F. Penn’s ARKANE Thriller Box-Set is a must-read for any serious thriller lover. With spine-tingling mystery, heart-thumping action scenes, and a strong emotional center, the ARKANE books will have you turning the pages at break-neck speed. If you enjoy Dan Brown and Clive Cussler, you need to devour these well-crafted thrillers with a mix of history, archaeology, and theology. Once you start reading, you won’t be able to stop! Check out these books, and see why J.F. Penn is a rising star in the thriller genre.
June 3, 2017
Action packed series , Raiders of the lost Ark meets Da'Vinci Code springs to mind with these books . Well written with lots of historical and geographical detail plus the religious aspects make these books page turners . The violence is graphic though so may be not for the very squeamish . All in all an excellent trilogy .
July 3, 2020
This is my review of the audio version as posted on Audible:
It's the second bundle of books by Ms Penn that I listened to; the first was intriguing, with a twist on the paranormal, this one focuses on the iconic mysteries of Christianity and is as engaging and thrilling...
Morgan Sierra is an intriguing character; a very intelligent scholar with wide knowledge of religious cults, a psychologist but also a soldier, trained in weapon use and good at it... She partners with men as intelligent and as capable as she is and together they solve three cases connected with three great artefacts of Christianity: the Pentecost Stones, the Devil's Bible and the Ark of the Covenant...
I like the way Ms Penn mixes myths and legends surrounding those artefacts with historical facts, creating fast-paced, thrilling stories which take us all around the world. The idea is not new, but Ms Penn makes it her own, adds her own flare to it. I like the fact that she does show violence in the stories, though I generally don't like gore just for the sake of gore in my books; but the scenes of violence in these stories make sense, are plausible and logically suit the situations...
The only thing I didn't like much in this set is the narration. It's really difficult for me to rate Ms Giguere's interpretation... On the one hand I generally liked the voices she gave individual characters, though I thought Morgan sounded too delicate, as if she apologized she's alive all the time. The male voices, however, were very well done indeed. On the other hand, the way she read narrative parts started to irritate me after the first two hours of listenig - every sentence, even those that just give you historical facts/information, were read so emotionally that I had an impression she'd burt into tears at any moment (like a teenager seeing her idol and not being able to hold the emotions inside... you know what I mean, right?). It definitely got better in the third book, but it still kind of bothered me... So I'd say it's somewhere between just OK and good - 2.5 stars for the narration.
But otherwise it's a greatly engaging set of thrillers so just get it and definitely give it a chance :)
DISCLAIMER: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
It's the second bundle of books by Ms Penn that I listened to; the first was intriguing, with a twist on the paranormal, this one focuses on the iconic mysteries of Christianity and is as engaging and thrilling...
Morgan Sierra is an intriguing character; a very intelligent scholar with wide knowledge of religious cults, a psychologist but also a soldier, trained in weapon use and good at it... She partners with men as intelligent and as capable as she is and together they solve three cases connected with three great artefacts of Christianity: the Pentecost Stones, the Devil's Bible and the Ark of the Covenant...
I like the way Ms Penn mixes myths and legends surrounding those artefacts with historical facts, creating fast-paced, thrilling stories which take us all around the world. The idea is not new, but Ms Penn makes it her own, adds her own flare to it. I like the fact that she does show violence in the stories, though I generally don't like gore just for the sake of gore in my books; but the scenes of violence in these stories make sense, are plausible and logically suit the situations...
The only thing I didn't like much in this set is the narration. It's really difficult for me to rate Ms Giguere's interpretation... On the one hand I generally liked the voices she gave individual characters, though I thought Morgan sounded too delicate, as if she apologized she's alive all the time. The male voices, however, were very well done indeed. On the other hand, the way she read narrative parts started to irritate me after the first two hours of listenig - every sentence, even those that just give you historical facts/information, were read so emotionally that I had an impression she'd burt into tears at any moment (like a teenager seeing her idol and not being able to hold the emotions inside... you know what I mean, right?). It definitely got better in the third book, but it still kind of bothered me... So I'd say it's somewhere between just OK and good - 2.5 stars for the narration.
But otherwise it's a greatly engaging set of thrillers so just get it and definitely give it a chance :)
DISCLAIMER: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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May 26, 2020Stone of Fire (ARKANE #1). Captivating, well-developed characters coupled with an intriguing storyline make for a page-turning read! I'm a character reader, I get into what makes characters tick, who and what they are. Penn does a good job with her character development, you can like and/or hate these characters. I like the storyline although it seemed stretched in places. She lays the groundwork for an ongoing series.
Crypt of Bone by author J.F. Penn is a captivating, well-developed characters coupled with an intriguing storyline make for a page-turning read! The sequel to Stone of Fire. I'm a character reader, I get into what makes characters tick, who and what they are. Penn does a good job with her character development; you can like and/or hate these characters!
Ark of Blood (ARKANE #3), my seventh read from author J.F. Penn, was captivating, with well-developed characters coupled with an outstanding suspense story-line with its intricately woven twists and turns. I'm a character reader, I get into what makes characters tick, who and what they are. Penn does a good job with her character development; you can like and/or hate these characters. I was given an Audible copy of this book and am voluntarily reading & reviewing it. Narrator Veronica Giguere's narration adds to the book's enjoyment. I'll be reading more by this author as I get more of her books. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
Crypt of Bone by author J.F. Penn is a captivating, well-developed characters coupled with an intriguing storyline make for a page-turning read! The sequel to Stone of Fire. I'm a character reader, I get into what makes characters tick, who and what they are. Penn does a good job with her character development; you can like and/or hate these characters!
Ark of Blood (ARKANE #3), my seventh read from author J.F. Penn, was captivating, with well-developed characters coupled with an outstanding suspense story-line with its intricately woven twists and turns. I'm a character reader, I get into what makes characters tick, who and what they are. Penn does a good job with her character development; you can like and/or hate these characters. I was given an Audible copy of this book and am voluntarily reading & reviewing it. Narrator Veronica Giguere's narration adds to the book's enjoyment. I'll be reading more by this author as I get more of her books. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
November 8, 2020
Stone of Fire (ARKANE Book 1) by J.F. Penn
10/10
1st in series, this is an excellent start. The story is crisp, concise and travels far, which the author has researched to give authenticity. It is an excellent book, thoroughly recommended.
Second volume in Arcane series and another bone cracking great story.
Crypt of Bone (ARKANE Book 2) by JF Penn
10/10
In the second episode, a quarter of the world's population will die. Only chosen people can survive the purge.
Arkane members Morgan and Jake must stop the carnage, when suicides occur in Jerusalem at the behest of God. So starts a rapid search around the world for an alternative Bible.
Only its destruction can avert the apocalypse.
With breakneck speed, our two Arkane operatives save the world again.
Ark of Blood (ARKANE Book 3) by J.F. Penn
10/10
Jerusalem in turmoil with sectarian rivalries creating violence in the streets, spurred on by those who wish to gain.
In a typical gory scene, they murder a guardian which leads to a search for the Ark of the Covenant by those who wish to use its enormous power to fulfill their political dreams.
Arkane teams Morgan with other members as her usual partner is still recovering from wounds.
In the usual fast-paced action throughout, this very well-written book proceeds to the climax where everything resolves, saving the Middle East from a private Armageddon
Another in the Arkane series I can thoroughly recommend
June 17, 2023
Nice Read
All three books were pretty good. The first and third books kind of ended in a whimper, but all books had great movement throughout the beginning and middle. Crypt of Bone, I felt, had the strongest narrative, but I was still left unfulfilled as to the fate of Thanatos. Maybe they come back in future books, I don’t know. The first was just action from one chapter to the next with a couple of short moments for fun character stuff. It was solid and focused and drove on at a great pace. The third was kinda all over the place, still entertaining but was a bit of a mess.
All three books were pretty good. The first and third books kind of ended in a whimper, but all books had great movement throughout the beginning and middle. Crypt of Bone, I felt, had the strongest narrative, but I was still left unfulfilled as to the fate of Thanatos. Maybe they come back in future books, I don’t know. The first was just action from one chapter to the next with a couple of short moments for fun character stuff. It was solid and focused and drove on at a great pace. The third was kinda all over the place, still entertaining but was a bit of a mess.
June 24, 2024
I'm not even a thriller reader! But I love J.F. Penn's blog, podcast, and support of writers. I got this free at some point in the past few years and just finally listened to all three books. What fun! Great to listen to as I drove or worked out. And I liked learning about different places and religious icons, spots, people, etc.
If you're a reader of thrillers (with a hint of the supernatural), give the ARKANE books a try!
If you're a reader of thrillers (with a hint of the supernatural), give the ARKANE books a try!
December 15, 2017
I really enjoyed the first three books in the ARKANE series. They had tons of action, a very strong, educated female protagonist, and historically influenced plots that were very believable. Think Dan Brown with more action and sidekicks. :-)
They’re real page turners and I had a hard time putting them down. Recommend!!!!!
They’re real page turners and I had a hard time putting them down. Recommend!!!!!
October 4, 2019
Hooked, Penn Draws the Reader In
Each book in the ARKANE series improves on the one before. Already a JF Penn fan with her generous support of writers, I didn't think these books (out of my genre's) would appeal. But I'm hooked and am looking forward to delving into the rest of the series.
Each book in the ARKANE series improves on the one before. Already a JF Penn fan with her generous support of writers, I didn't think these books (out of my genre's) would appeal. But I'm hooked and am looking forward to delving into the rest of the series.
May 6, 2021
I really enjoyed all 3 of these books. The main characters, Morgan in particular, are well thought out and have good solid back stories that lend credence to the stories. The dialogue is great and the settings, which move around the world, are fantastically described in a way that allows you to fully submerge yourself into the books. Overall, really quite great!
January 16, 2018
JF Penn’s books are more than thrillers
They are a travel tour, a fantastic research treasure AND a page-turning thriller! Her main character is one I will continue to follow in the next box set.
They are a travel tour, a fantastic research treasure AND a page-turning thriller! Her main character is one I will continue to follow in the next box set.
October 31, 2018
Sometimes you need faith
This is an excellent series. I enjoy the blend of a thriller mixed in with history. I have some strong beliefs and values and I believe there are things that happen in this world that can’t be explained by science. Sometimes you just need some faith.
This is an excellent series. I enjoy the blend of a thriller mixed in with history. I have some strong beliefs and values and I believe there are things that happen in this world that can’t be explained by science. Sometimes you just need some faith.
January 15, 2018
An exceptionally well researched and written series. Edge of the seat late night page turner. Read set 1-3 now for the rest.
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January 26, 2022GREAT READ
March 15, 2025
3 very imaginative looks at reality
Enjoy all 3 books
Will most likely continue with the next set of 3
Morgan is a very believable character
Enjoy all 3 books
Will most likely continue with the next set of 3
Morgan is a very believable character
July 17, 2019
J.F. Penn's books are real thrillers..history and religion thrown in with all the action. I now want to read the whole series.
May 1, 2015
J.F. Penn has created a wonderful world with the ARKANE novels. These books encompass everything you could wish for in a suspenseful action thriller. ARKANE is the shadowy organization that winds its threads around the world. With rare antiquities, high-speed chases, shadowy alleyways, exotic locales, mysterious journals and amazingly researched detail, these are books you will not want to miss. Each of these alone are well worth the price of admission, but to get the first three entries in the series in one beautiful boxed set is a rare treat indeed.
Comparisons will be made to Indiana Jones, Sydney Bristow and Alex Archer’s “Rogue Angel” series; however, nothing can really prepare you for the exquisite experience these novels will bring to you. The amount of research is staggering, but it is interwoven with the fast-paced plot in a way that it never becomes overwhelming or burdensome. The characterizations are a bit deeper than you might expect from these types of stories since the author gives a bit of background history to each of the main players and this helps bring them into focus much more clearly and clarifies their motivations.
This boxed set contains “Stone of Fire” (Pentecost), “Crypt of Bone” (Prophecy) and “Ark of Blood” (Exodus). As each novel unfolds, you’re drawn further and further into this mysterious labyrinth of mazes, puzzles and truly arcane treasures. Blame it on Nancy Drew as my first foray into the pleasures of reading, but my stories must have mystery, adventure, hidden doorways and secret clues. This series of books by J.F. Penn has all this and more. I couldn’t have conjured up a more satisfying or perfect series of books if I had custom-ordered them myself.
**I was given a free copy of this set by the author in exchange for an honest review**
Comparisons will be made to Indiana Jones, Sydney Bristow and Alex Archer’s “Rogue Angel” series; however, nothing can really prepare you for the exquisite experience these novels will bring to you. The amount of research is staggering, but it is interwoven with the fast-paced plot in a way that it never becomes overwhelming or burdensome. The characterizations are a bit deeper than you might expect from these types of stories since the author gives a bit of background history to each of the main players and this helps bring them into focus much more clearly and clarifies their motivations.
This boxed set contains “Stone of Fire” (Pentecost), “Crypt of Bone” (Prophecy) and “Ark of Blood” (Exodus). As each novel unfolds, you’re drawn further and further into this mysterious labyrinth of mazes, puzzles and truly arcane treasures. Blame it on Nancy Drew as my first foray into the pleasures of reading, but my stories must have mystery, adventure, hidden doorways and secret clues. This series of books by J.F. Penn has all this and more. I couldn’t have conjured up a more satisfying or perfect series of books if I had custom-ordered them myself.
**I was given a free copy of this set by the author in exchange for an honest review**
August 31, 2015
Having only read the first of the ARKANE series, Stone of Fire, This review is on that book alone.
I have read many books in this genre (action thriller with historical/archaeological elements as foundation of basic premise), as it is by far my favorite genre. Therefore, I can't help but do some comparisons to other works in the same vein. Readers who will enjoy this book will invariably enjoy exotic location settings, obscure historical and archaeological details and exciting action involving those. Penn's writing adds an interesting emphasis on religious aspects as well. What I feel the book lacked was more narrative between the action sequences that would have fleshed out the characters a bit more. By the end of the book, I felt I sort of had an idea who Morgan, the main character was, and an even less idea who Jake was. There were moments in the story, I wanted more and was disappointed. For example, the climactic sequence would have benefited from a more thorough examination of the thought processes and emotional chaos that the writing only hinted at: you knew it was there but you didn't feel a part of it. Also, it would have been fun to have these characters get caught up in the tremendous emotional onslaught that was going on between them while in the middle of the climactic action. What ironic tension it would have added! Having them both be able to shove emotions aside with only a nod, left me feeling cool towards them and wasted a prime moment to reveal their humanity and move the reader. Having said that, I did enjoy the book. I am not sure I enjoyed it enough to pick up the next one in the series though.
I have read many books in this genre (action thriller with historical/archaeological elements as foundation of basic premise), as it is by far my favorite genre. Therefore, I can't help but do some comparisons to other works in the same vein. Readers who will enjoy this book will invariably enjoy exotic location settings, obscure historical and archaeological details and exciting action involving those. Penn's writing adds an interesting emphasis on religious aspects as well. What I feel the book lacked was more narrative between the action sequences that would have fleshed out the characters a bit more. By the end of the book, I felt I sort of had an idea who Morgan, the main character was, and an even less idea who Jake was. There were moments in the story, I wanted more and was disappointed. For example, the climactic sequence would have benefited from a more thorough examination of the thought processes and emotional chaos that the writing only hinted at: you knew it was there but you didn't feel a part of it. Also, it would have been fun to have these characters get caught up in the tremendous emotional onslaught that was going on between them while in the middle of the climactic action. What ironic tension it would have added! Having them both be able to shove emotions aside with only a nod, left me feeling cool towards them and wasted a prime moment to reveal their humanity and move the reader. Having said that, I did enjoy the book. I am not sure I enjoyed it enough to pick up the next one in the series though.
August 28, 2015
Great series! I'm not always into thrillers but the religious aspect of these intrigued me. Joanne does a great job in researching her subject matter and thoughtfully includes links so readers can do their own extended reading of the facts behind the fiction. Please see my individual reviews for books 1 through 3 as I did not realize the box set was on the list. I received a copy of the set in exchange for an honest opinion.
May 13, 2015
I enjoy reading books that have lots of action as well as story lines that take me to places that that have a lot of history that relates to the plot. Each of the three books contained lots of thrilling action in various historic areas of the world. The stories also flowed from one to the next in a contentious flow. I look forward to reading the remaining books in the series.
April 27, 2015
Stone of fire
Absolutely thrilling mystery...Suspense, Intrigue ..Penn is a master in the art of writing! Once I started I couldn't stop reading! She has the ability to make you feel you are standing along side the primary character! Fantastic book!!
Absolutely thrilling mystery...Suspense, Intrigue ..Penn is a master in the art of writing! Once I started I couldn't stop reading! She has the ability to make you feel you are standing along side the primary character! Fantastic book!!
September 23, 2018
Thrilling ride into a new series. If you like James Rollins, Dan Brown, and Ernest Dempsey, you will love this series. Suspenseful, exciting, scary, thrilling, and a roller-coaster of a trip. Love them!
July 30, 2015
I absolutely loved the arkane books I have read them all. the characters are brilliant and I felt an emotional connection to them all especially Morgan. The conspiracy elements of Christianity are brilliant thanks Joanna keep them coming please
January 31, 2016
Very good read! Action, and history.
Very good read! Lots of history, action, culture and geography. Nice that there are more books to read. You do not have to wait to see what is next.
Very good read! Lots of history, action, culture and geography. Nice that there are more books to read. You do not have to wait to see what is next.
August 26, 2014
I absolutely loved this series - in particular, I found the MC (Dr. Morgan Sierra) complex and engaging, and I hope that Penn will write a slew of other stories focused on her.
June 21, 2015
Extremely fun, and a great read if you need something to keep you on the edge of your seat. While I was reading it I never wanted to put it down, and now I can't wait to read the next set!
January 1, 2016
Enjoyable and interesting.
April 14, 2017
Love, love, love these books!
Normally, if I'm reading an omnibus, I take a break and read something else between each book. Not with this one though. Couldn't put it down, and will be treating myself to every other book by this author. This kind of story is right up my street, and the characters are people I like and want to see triumph. The bad guys are really bad, and every aspect of these stories work for me completely. Well done JF Penn for thoroughly entertaining me.
Normally, if I'm reading an omnibus, I take a break and read something else between each book. Not with this one though. Couldn't put it down, and will be treating myself to every other book by this author. This kind of story is right up my street, and the characters are people I like and want to see triumph. The bad guys are really bad, and every aspect of these stories work for me completely. Well done JF Penn for thoroughly entertaining me.
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