The Magdalene Deception by Gary McAvoy
Book Tour August 1 - September 30, 2020
Synopsis:
For two thousand years, believers have relied on Christ’s Resurrection as the bedrock of Christian faith. But what if the Vatican had been blackmailed into suppressing a first-century manuscript revealing the Resurrection to be a myth—and that long-hidden document suddenly reappears?
Michael Dominic, a young Jesuit priest expert in the study of ancient writings, is assigned to the Vatican as an archivist in the Church’s legendary Secret Archives. Hana Sinclair, a reporter for a Paris newspaper whose privileged family owns a prominent Swiss bank, is chasing a story about Jewish gold stolen by the Nazis during World War II—millions of dollars in bullion that ended up in the vaults of the Vatican Bank.
Based on illuminating historical facts—including the intriguing true story of Bérenger Saunière, the mysterious abbé in the French village of Rennes-le-Château; and the Cathars, fabled keepers of the Holy Grail—“The Magdalene Deception” will take readers on a gripping journey through one of the world’s most secretive institutions and the sensitive, often explosive manuscripts found in its vaults.
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If you're ready to sit on the edge of your seat, breathing hard and deep, while gripping a book to the point of nearly ripping it in two, then The Magdalene Deception is a title you need to pick up. As a Christian, I have my strong convictions and personal belief system. Even knowing it's a work of fiction, the factual information woven into the story makes you question everything set in front of you.
We all know how deep and twisted religion can take us -- McAvoy really uses a strong ability to pull us into this world. The secrets held within the hidden papyrus by Mary Magdalene have the potential to turn the world on its head. Jesuit Father Michael Dominic's curiosity is one I related to and felt like his character delivered everything I desired in him as character.
I enjoyed the collaboration of Michel and Hana Sinclair - an investigative reporter. Their exploration is one that wraps you up, relentless in its hold until you discover the next step in bringing the Christian foundation to nothing more than rubble. The fight between good and evil is being fount right in front of your eyes and between your fingertips.
I'm excited that this is the first of a series and can't wait to experience the next journey. McAvoy uses every sense to pull you into the vivid imagery, the smells, etc. layering you into textures that make you experience it to the fullest extent.
About the Author
Gary McAvoy is a veteran technology executive, entrepreneur, and author of "And Every Word Is True," a sequel to Truman Capote's landmark book "In Cold blood." "The Magdalene Deception" is his fiction debut, and is the first in a series called The Magdalene Chronicles.
This is a rafflecopter giveaway hosted by Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours for Gary McAvoy. There will be 2 winners of one (1) Amazon.com Gift Card each. The giveaway begins on August 1, 2020 and runs through October 2, 2020. Void where prohibited.
WOW!!! What a fantastic review and endorsement for this book, one that I need to pick up.