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Mystique Trilogy #3
Black Madonna
The bestselling author of The Ancient Future returns with the final instalment of this compelling series about an ancient and powerful female lineage ...
Mia Montrose, archaeological linguist, has discovered that the Black Madonna is a code used by secret societies throughout time for the lost key to an ancient power source: the Sphere of Amenti.
Kali, inter-dimensional Queen of the Anunnaki - now fully merged with the youngest Dragon Queen, tamar Devere - has less than a year to rehabilitate her Fallen kindred who desire inter-galactic domination.
Ashlee Granville-Devere, and the Dragon Queens must pool their talents to open the twelve Stations of the Signet Grid and unlock the Halls of Amenti lest the Fallen succeed in using time-travel technologies to destroy humanity.
From the ancient past to the distant future, from Montsègur to the way-stations of the universe, from the Underworld of the Kali Rift to the Otherworld of the Ranna time Flow - the inter-time war must be won for the sake of the future.
Mia Montrose, archaeological linguist, has discovered that the Black Madonna is a code used by secret societies throughout time for the lost key to an ancient power source: the Sphere of Amenti.
Kali, inter-dimensional Queen of the Anunnaki - now fully merged with the youngest Dragon Queen, tamar Devere - has less than a year to rehabilitate her Fallen kindred who desire inter-galactic domination.
Ashlee Granville-Devere, and the Dragon Queens must pool their talents to open the twelve Stations of the Signet Grid and unlock the Halls of Amenti lest the Fallen succeed in using time-travel technologies to destroy humanity.
From the ancient past to the distant future, from Montsègur to the way-stations of the universe, from the Underworld of the Kali Rift to the Otherworld of the Ranna time Flow - the inter-time war must be won for the sake of the future.
528 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2008
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About the author
Traci Harding
45 books466 followersTraci Harding, is an Australian science-fantasy author who currently has twelve books in publication, on the Voyager label of HaperCollins Publishers Australia.
Her work blends fantasy, fact, esoteric belief, time travel and quantum physics, into adventurous romps through history, ulternative dimensions, universes and states of consciousness.
The Ancient Future Trilogy
Book 1 -The Ancient Future 1996
Book 2 -An Echo in Time 1997
Book 3 - Masters of Reality 1998
Stand Alone Novels
The Alchemists Key 1998
Book of Dreams 2002
Ghostwriting 2003
The Celestial Triad
Book 1 – Chronicle of Ages 1999
Book 2 – Tablet of Destinies 2000
Book 3 – The Cosmic Logos 2001
The Mystique Trilogy
Book 1 – Gene of Isis 2005
Book 2 – The Dragon Queens 2007
Book 3 – The Black Madonna 2008
Triad of Being
Book 1 - Being of the Field 2009
Book 2 - The Universe Parallel 2010
Book 3 - The Light Field 2012
The Time Keepers
Book 1 - Dreaming of Zhou Gong 2013
Book 2 - Forthcoming
Book 3 - Forthcoming
The Ancient Future is currently listed on both the Dymock’s Top 101 Books. Along with The Alchemist's Key, The Ancient Future has been published in Complex Chinese for worldwide release.
The first book of the Mystique Trilogy -Gene of Isis is now to be published in Russian, Czech, Slavic, Greek and Romanian, as is book two The Dragon Queens.
Her work blends fantasy, fact, esoteric belief, time travel and quantum physics, into adventurous romps through history, ulternative dimensions, universes and states of consciousness.
The Ancient Future Trilogy
Book 1 -The Ancient Future 1996
Book 2 -An Echo in Time 1997
Book 3 - Masters of Reality 1998
Stand Alone Novels
The Alchemists Key 1998
Book of Dreams 2002
Ghostwriting 2003
The Celestial Triad
Book 1 – Chronicle of Ages 1999
Book 2 – Tablet of Destinies 2000
Book 3 – The Cosmic Logos 2001
The Mystique Trilogy
Book 1 – Gene of Isis 2005
Book 2 – The Dragon Queens 2007
Book 3 – The Black Madonna 2008
Triad of Being
Book 1 - Being of the Field 2009
Book 2 - The Universe Parallel 2010
Book 3 - The Light Field 2012
The Time Keepers
Book 1 - Dreaming of Zhou Gong 2013
Book 2 - Forthcoming
Book 3 - Forthcoming
The Ancient Future is currently listed on both the Dymock’s Top 101 Books. Along with The Alchemist's Key, The Ancient Future has been published in Complex Chinese for worldwide release.
The first book of the Mystique Trilogy -Gene of Isis is now to be published in Russian, Czech, Slavic, Greek and Romanian, as is book two The Dragon Queens.
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April 14, 2012I really enjoyed book 1, the gene of Isis, however, as books 2 and 3 progressed my enjoyment waned.
July 23, 2018
Absolutely loved the final book in the mystique trilogy, even if it took me a little while to get to it!!! I felt like some of the "love, compassion and empathy fixes everything" stuff was quite cheesy but at the same time it worked so well and I thought it was great.
While the third book still had a bunch of complicated technological, interdimensional and multi-universe jazz talk I struggled to understand, I got there slowly and am so glad I persevered! 😍
While the third book still had a bunch of complicated technological, interdimensional and multi-universe jazz talk I struggled to understand, I got there slowly and am so glad I persevered! 😍
March 28, 2018
A good third book and more into cosmic theology, and the history and future of Earth's consciousness progression, and the powers that are holding that back. By this time, the characters have discovered various lives through the centuries, and future selves, with advanced technology & time travel, they can change history to make a more positive outcome for the planet, and get back to the Source. Enjoyed this book very much.
April 30, 2024
This book was definitely one that was heavier on the sci-fi side, which was a far cry from how this series initially began.
The relationship, banter and main chatter development were really fleshed out and I enjoyed how the relationships progressed. That said, there were many, many, MANY, characters to remember and my poor little brain struggled to keep up with the host of new people introduced every ten to twenty chapters.
Reading about Tamar’s journey through the levels of hell was probably the most intriguing and engaging part of the story. During that sequence I was itching to find out what happened! Same with the early story line of Mathu and Killian, that was very fun and entertaining to follow.
However, I found myself losing interest or getting lost on the more technological, metaphysical elements of the story. Harding loves her detail, but I found myself skipping over large sections because I didn’t care or didn’t understand.
Interesting end to the trilogy, but probably not the genre for me
The relationship, banter and main chatter development were really fleshed out and I enjoyed how the relationships progressed. That said, there were many, many, MANY, characters to remember and my poor little brain struggled to keep up with the host of new people introduced every ten to twenty chapters.
Reading about Tamar’s journey through the levels of hell was probably the most intriguing and engaging part of the story. During that sequence I was itching to find out what happened! Same with the early story line of Mathu and Killian, that was very fun and entertaining to follow.
However, I found myself losing interest or getting lost on the more technological, metaphysical elements of the story. Harding loves her detail, but I found myself skipping over large sections because I didn’t care or didn’t understand.
Interesting end to the trilogy, but probably not the genre for me
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January 23, 2009
The final book in the trilogy focuses more on Tamar and her parents, Albray (Arcturus) and Mia (Meridan). Tamar's journey from innocent 13 year old to Annunaki Queen Kali and quest to find her prince Mathu is a riveting read. Emmett Rich and Killian Labonte as the two possible princes made it a total page turner, I just couldn't wait to find out which of the two guys was Mathu incarnated.
When all is revealed, Killian as Yeshua (Jesus) in a past incarnation was something that made me laugh out loud (I'm Catholic, it's funny lol I'm not offended in any way, just thinking about Killian as Jesus is well, laughable!). I enjoyed watching Arcturus being the husband after his constant torment of Polaris (Sinclair/Devere) by flirting with Solarian (Ashlee). It seems that even Levi should have a bone to pick with Arcturus, seeing as he was in love with Thana (Lillet) at one point too.
I enjoyed reading about seven levels of hell that Tamar had to travel through and although the book was a little too technical yet again, this time there was more interaction between all the members of the Amenti staff, and Polaris is just hilarious though Arcturus is also a favorite of mine (I really couldn't blame Ishtar- Sabine Labonte- from wanting a piece of him!).
This one was a solid 3, perhaps even a 3 1/2 =D
When all is revealed, Killian as Yeshua (Jesus) in a past incarnation was something that made me laugh out loud (I'm Catholic, it's funny lol I'm not offended in any way, just thinking about Killian as Jesus is well, laughable!). I enjoyed watching Arcturus being the husband after his constant torment of Polaris (Sinclair/Devere) by flirting with Solarian (Ashlee). It seems that even Levi should have a bone to pick with Arcturus, seeing as he was in love with Thana (Lillet) at one point too.
I enjoyed reading about seven levels of hell that Tamar had to travel through and although the book was a little too technical yet again, this time there was more interaction between all the members of the Amenti staff, and Polaris is just hilarious though Arcturus is also a favorite of mine (I really couldn't blame Ishtar- Sabine Labonte- from wanting a piece of him!).
This one was a solid 3, perhaps even a 3 1/2 =D
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November 2, 2014
well, I am about halfway through, and I think I will give up.
The characters are now confusing mixes of regenerated souls. the time travel is supposed to have rules but can fix pretty much anything, and any time a new technological thing is introduced they talk about it for pages, which would be ok, except that there are three new tech things per chapter!
I feel like I am reading a textbook that is part science, part history, but comes from another planet. In the margins of the textbook someone has scribbled some bits of plot and action.
I can't keep dragging through the textbook to find the interesting scribbles.
Life is too short to finish boring books.
The characters are now confusing mixes of regenerated souls. the time travel is supposed to have rules but can fix pretty much anything, and any time a new technological thing is introduced they talk about it for pages, which would be ok, except that there are three new tech things per chapter!
I feel like I am reading a textbook that is part science, part history, but comes from another planet. In the margins of the textbook someone has scribbled some bits of plot and action.
I can't keep dragging through the textbook to find the interesting scribbles.
Life is too short to finish boring books.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 9, 2024
Re-read 2024.
It took me two days to read, and so far it's two weeks later and I'm still amazed by how much I enjoyed this final chapter in this awesome trilogy. Traci definitely did it once again!
It took me two days to read, and so far it's two weeks later and I'm still amazed by how much I enjoyed this final chapter in this awesome trilogy. Traci definitely did it once again!
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July 31, 2011It was full of information, at times I had my face screwed up in so much concentration friends thought i was studying for an exam! LOL....otherwise it was a fantastic read....predictable ending but awesome non the less!
June 24, 2016
This book took me three years to finally finish. I'm glad I did, however. Although it gets a little dry in the middle, and can be a bit hard to follow at times, it's well worth pushing through to the end
April 30, 2016
great book, great author
December 10, 2010
still loving this series - moving into the final phase Kali must save her family
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