The Messenger

by Helen Delaney

From the back cover of the book: Helen Delaney is in a railway book store, inconsolable and suicidal after the death of her son. A book at eye level catches her attention. She touches it and it falls off the shelf into her hand. Thus begins The Messenger, the true intimate story of a grieving mother, a gifted medium and the spirit guide, Luhamen who keeps her alive by recounting the story of his life.

It is 214 AD and the Egyptian city of Luxor is ruled by Rome. The last vestiges of Egypt's glorious past are discernible in the deteriorating temple dedicated to the god Amon and its high priest, Lukhamen's father.

323 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2015

Reviews

[Martha Frangiadaki · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband and I greatly enjoyed Helen Delaney's book, though for different reasons. This book works on many different levels. It's a good read, crisply written, holding you from the 1st page. The blending of the ancient story and the modern enriches both. Some of the scenes are so incredibly visual - especially the last scene of the Egyptian story, that you really feel yourself in the story. It's a story of the resilience of the human spirit, the power of love and the human search for meaning. It was true 2000 years ago, it's true now and will remain so as long as we're on the planet. This was a good read. Highly recommended.