Before The First: The Hildegard Prophecies

by David Dupuis

This short 60-page synopsis/prequel “Before The First” will give the reader you a taste of this amazing historical-fiction series, “The Seven Keys of Hildegard.”Travel back in time to meet Abbess Hildegard of Bingen, the amazing 12th century mystic whose visions shaped her world, and all who were in it, including popes and the faithful. Resisting God’s visions from heaven, Hildegard finally relented, rose from her sick bed and began dictating visions of heaven, theology, music, the environment, medicine and most especially, Armageddon, in our times – The Seven Keys.Read the Prologue and first six chapters of Book 1, “Of Mercy & Of Death” where the story truly begins in the 20th century starting with the visions of Fatima and the centuries-old battle between the good Brethren and the evil Dark Watch who welcome the arrival of the Antichrist into our times. Read the synopses of the first three books plus reviews of Book 1, Book 2 “Of Love & Of Betrayal” and Book 3 “Of Deception.”Author David Dupuis discusses the forty-year journey of this series and the amazing ‘sign’ from Hildegard (which he actually photographed, and you can see!) Find out what the future holds for this “epic” series, in print and the big screen!Follow the links to David’s website and where you can purchase the series thus far, (Books 1, 2, 3)

65 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 7, 2021

About the author

David Dupuis is the author of The Hildegard Prophecies, a nine‑book historical‑fiction series that blends Vatican intrigue, prophecy, medieval mysticism, and contemporary world events. The saga is anchored by two mysterious celestial signs—Hildegard’s Cross of 2016 and the Omega Cross, the final seal that shapes the series’ apocalyptic arc.

His fascination with papal history began in 1978 with the sudden death of Pope John Paul I, inspiring a longhand story about a boy destined to become the last pope. Decades of research into saints, prophecy, and Church history eventually evolved into the expansive world of The Hildegard Prophecies.

Before writing fiction, David authored several acclaimed biographies and regional histories, including the award‑winning Red Kelly Story and the widely praised Sawchuk: The Troubles & Triumphs of the World’s Greatest Goalie. His thirty‑five‑year career as a psychiatric nurse informs the psychological depth and realism of his characters.

Born and raised in Penetanguishene, Ontario, David continues to live near his hometown, where he writes, researches, and develops the evolving universe of The Hildegard Prophecies.