This book is exciting from the start, I was captivated within the first paragraph!

There is suspense in this book created by one surprise after another, and delicious twists and turns. I enjoyed the element of mystery and was intrigued by the bits of history woven through a well-told story, along with a subtle uplifting and comforting quality, it left me with a sense of hope.

I’m intrigued to continue on to the next book!

376 pages

4 stars

This book is very well written and plotted. The ending brings Yael to a broken old man who, thinking she is someone else, begs her forgiveness. It is a very dramatic and exciting scene. Yael finds emotions she hasn't used in a long while.

After a slow start, the book picks up speed. We meet several interesting people along the way.

I want to thank NetGalley and BooksGoSocial forforwarding to me a copy of this good book for me to read, enjoy and review.

This book is pure magic and a true force to be reckoned with. 

Not only is one immediately caught up in the fast pace of the story line, with it's  extraordinary plot twists and unexpected character reveals, but just behind this excitement lies a truth that is undeniable. There is much more to the Christian story than we have been taught.

Like a matador with his bull, Shams uses his characters as the red cape to taunt,  tease and dare his readers  into the ring, where once inside, there is no turning back.

I found my entire body tingling to the truths that danced between the pages and an awakening within to a call I immediately recognized. I could not put this book down and read it in a single day.

An exhilarating read for sure!!!

“DaVinci Code meets The Secret. The Magdelene Prophecy takes you on a journey of self discovery weaved into an action packed thriller. Each turn of the page adds to the mystery within the well crafted story of forgotten religious symbols and internal reflection about the origin of life itself. A must read.”

The first book in the series “The Magdalene Prophecy” had me glued to my kindle from the very start.

Although eight out of ten books I read are nonfiction and I would not consider the underlying theme of religious history one of my go-to topics, this book was one of my favorite reads in a long time.

The story is far more than a mystery thriller that revolves around historic events and religion. The books main character, Yael, is initially introduced as a tough private detective/assassin/fixer who is hired to handle a highly critical mission that could have far reaching consequences, not only for the people directly involved.

The author artfully manages to develop and progress the characters through captivating deep dives into their background stories, always leaving enough room for thought and the reader’s own interpretation of the events and the protagonists’ motivations.
Also, the way Shams-Tabriz manages to trigger the reader’s imagination by describing scenes, settings, capturing feelings and fleshing out dialogs, is poetic and powerful.

The further you progress, the more faceted the book becomes with its overarching topic of spirituality and its strong feminine characters.

Overall, the story never feels long-winded and there is a refreshing balance between plot and character progression. Finally, there is the great mystery and puzzles that will keep you guessing and enraptured in the story.
The second book in the series is top of my reading list!

The book begins with the story of Yael, a hired detective/ assassin whose mission is to solve a mysterious event involving a ransom letter delivered to the Vatican for a secret treasure that has never been documented in their library. After a series of clues and tragedies, Yael finds herself involved in many adrenaline rushing, frenetic “twists and turns” in her search for the said treasure. Leaves the reader questioning many facets of the secret treasure – Where it is? What it is? Is it real?
In its entirety, the book is thrilling! Suspenseful! Riveting! Exciting! Energetic! Unique! Fascinating! I really liked it! From the first paragraph, I was fully involved in the content of the plot, the characters, feeling the energy between the words and emotions between the spaces of the words. The consistent, adrenaline rushing flow to the story, absent of any pause, kept me wanting to read more. Intriguing! Just when I felt I had guessed what was occurring in the vigorous plot, a new “twist” in the storyline eliminated previous conclusions. With all the twists and turns to the plot, along with all characters involved, there is clarity in the overall presence of each aspect of the book. With each page, it kept me fully engaged. I did not want to put it down!
As a spiritual fiction, I found a deeper meaning along with Divine Feminine energy, infused in its entirety and added more energy to the storyline.

Finding aspects of myself in Yael, was evident and made the story even more intriguing. I travelled with her, within and externally, feeling her emotions, being a part of her personal “story”. Many parts of the book one thinks a certain event or situation was happening, only to become aware there was a deeper message hidden.

Clear your schedule when you are reading this book, as you will not want to stop until it ends. Even then, you will want it to continue. Definitely, a must read. And is so depicting of the current time we are in. Very timely! You might want to refer to it a Divine timing.

The imagination of the story line and its characters was ingenius. Such creativity! I commend the author, Shams Tabriz for this exciting, highly articulate “masterpiece”. I relate it to sitting on an intricately woven tapestry, interwoven with the most luxurious colorful threads, taking you on a “magic carpet ride”. Truly fascinating! So inspiring! Imaginative!
I would, highly, recommend this as a Netflix movie. Would be wonderful to see it on a big screen.

The first book of The Magdalene Prophecy series is fast moving, captivating , full of action and mystery. I could not put the book down. With a controversial hypothesis about the role of Mary Magdalene as Jesus Christ's most loved apostle, her teachings and ultimately her prophecy...

It is incredibly well researched and I have to say it does make logical sense if you are willing to set aside any extreme religious views and give it a chance.

If you are intrigued to pick up this book and read it, trust me, you gotta trust your gut here! The author has an amazing knack for piling facts into creatively woven stories, and this is a spellbinding masterpiece.

Okay, where do I begin? Should I dive headfirst into the fact that it involves the other truth behind Christianity, the twisted, hidden, other part of it, or the nature of this book that keeps you on the edge of your seat, as the author unveils secrets, and suspenseful incidents that catch you completely off guard as you can't even smell the trouble arising. Anyway, this is definitely a must read especially if you love to feast on conspiracy theories and wonder WHAT IF the true story was the other way around.

Are we living the Quickening she predicted? Is this Pandemic a part of Mary Magdalene’s prophecy? 😉

On another note, this was definitely an eye opener for me as I got to see the world with a new set of eyes and not everything is what it seems like.

The second book of the series is a gripping page-turner filled with deception, intrigue, history lessons, and some fascinating puzzles.

I was lucky to get the book just before the world went into lockdown. I got answers to lots of the questions I was left with in book 1 and it keep me coming up with all kind of hypotheses on how and who will surprise us in book 3. Reading it has been a joy in this time of uncertainty. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series .

While I'm Jewish, I happen to be a fan of Magdalene books and all things related to the voice of the divine feminine as she flows through history. I wasn't sure what to think when I picked this book up. But soon I realized it was a rollicking mystery, a spiritual teaching tool, and a love story, all rolled into one.

Suspense is constantly heightened. I love the complex characters. I feel the author's reverence and respect for the feminine. What a relief to finally read a book that has that quality. I am so incredibly curious to find out what happens in the next book.

Great interesting book that kept my interest until the last page. I highly recommend this book if you’re interested in fantasy. The characters are realistic and kept me interested