Stone of Fire, ARKANE Thriller #1, Ebook
Stone of Fire, ARKANE Thriller #1, Ebook
Stone of Fire, ARKANE Thriller #1, Ebook
Stone of Fire, ARKANE Thriller #1, Ebook

Stone of Fire, ARKANE Thriller #1, Ebook

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When fire falls from the heavens… will the whole world burn?

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Dr. Morgan Sierra, an Oxford University psychologist with a deadly past, doesn’t know the answer to that question — and doesn’t care. All she knows is that her sister and niece have been abducted, held hostage for the stone pendants that Morgan and her sister wear: two of twelve relics once owned by the original Apostles.

Forged in fire and wind, drowned in the blood of martyrs, the twelve Pentecost stones have been kept secret for two thousand years. But now the Keepers of the stones are being murdered, and the relics stolen by Thanatos, a shadowy group dedicated to remaking the world into a living Hell.

The authorities are clueless; the world lies helpless. And Thanatos grows more powerful with each stone they take.

Enter Jake Timber — agent of ARKANE, the British agency tasked with investigating the supernatural. Jake knows some of the secrets Morgan needs to save her family, but can’t stop Thanatos without her help. Only together can they stop Thanatos before the stones are captured, before Morgan’s family is murdered, and before the world is changed forever.

From flooded ruins in Italy, to religious sites in Israel, to the far reaches of Iran and Tunisia, Morgan and Jake must race across the world to find the stones before Thanatos gathers the relics and uses their power to turn Earth into a living Hell.

But every step they take brings Morgan and Jake closer to the end. To the knife edge between salvation and madness. To the moment when Morgan will have to decide whether she will save her family… or save the world.

Time is running out. Thanatos draws near. And the day of Pentecost is at hand.

Stone of Fire is the first book in the ARKANE series by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J.F. Penn. Tap the link, grab your copy, and find the ARKANE in an adventure two thousand years in the making…

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Reviews

★★★★★

"If you love action-adventure thrillers with a bit of mysticism thrown in, you will love being pulled along on this hair raising, skin of your teeth ride. I adore this author's style."

Sharon R
5 star Amazon review
★★★★★

"I whipped through this novel. Absolutely loved the well researched historical elements.
The characters were well drawn and believable. It's like Lara Croft meets Indiana Jones and Babylon Rising."

Ngaruawahia Girl
5 star Amazon review
★★★★★

"Fascinating read. This may be the most interesting story I have read in a very long time. The author has an amazing way of blending religious ideology and paranormal into a story that is captivating and interesting."

cpm418
5 star Amazon review
★★★★★

"Anyone who enjoys Dan Brown will want to read this book ( and the rest of the ARKANE series ). I know there are many books appearing in this genre but J.F. Penn REALLY DOES stand out from the crowd. This book is easy to read, it grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go until the very last page.

Ms. L. Haycocks
5 star Amazon review

In the ARKANE thriller series ...

ARKANE agents Morgan Sierra and Jake Timber race against time to solve religious and supernatural mysteries around the world.

They're joined by other members of the ARKANE team as they search for clues and battle foes both human and supernatural along the way.

Described by fans as "Dan Brown meets Lara Croft," and perfect for fans of James Rollins or Steve Berry.


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An entertaining story!

From my Amazon 5* review in 2020:
This is my first exposure to Ms. Penn’s writing, and I was pleasantly surprised. I read a variety of genres: mystery thrillers, space opera, some fantasy, post-apocalyptic stories. I read for escape and entertainment, and I’m not too concerned if things are contrived or perhaps violate the laws of physics, like magic, riding dragons, or space travel. I found this to be an easy read: the story flowed smoothly, the characters had some depth and the scenes were portrayed vividly. I got into the story fairly quickly and stayed interested throughout. I enjoyed the blend of history, myth, science and creative license that perhaps made it plausible and entertaining. I recommend this book and want to read more in this series.

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Stephen Drum
Warehouse 13 + Indiana Jones

Fun and fast-paced. The quest is to recover all twelve of stones shaped during Pentecost.

Because…yeah, they can do some hidden magic things when put back together.

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Barbara McClellan
Great

Really like the stories and writing.

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Lisa
Fabulous as always

As always JF Penn's books never fail to deliver. Good plots, great complex characters who stay true throughout all the books.
Well worth a read - highly recommended

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Ronel Janse van Vuuren
A thrilling meeting with ARKANE

Morgan is a complex character and I immediately bonded with her – perhaps because we’re both suspicious about coincidences and on guard for danger lurking around every corner. She’s a kick-ass heroine (she used to be in the Israeli military and she’s an Oxford psychologist).

The way the different locations were described made me feel like I’m there – it’s the small details that enrich the world the author created. I like how much research went into finding the essence of each locale.

I enjoyed the thriller aspect of this novel, but it is this part – the myths, legends, unseen things – that truly drew me into the story. I like the mix of modern technology and ancient artefacts that come together to create chaos and solve problems. There’s loads to learn about the early Church, feuding sects and secret societies.

This is a book that entertains as well as educates. It has a few exciting twists and turns.