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  • The Magdalene Deception

  • The Magdalene Chronicles, Book 1
  • By: Gary McAvoy
  • Narrated by: Will Damron
  • Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (41 ratings)

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The Magdalene Deception

By: Gary McAvoy
Narrated by: Will Damron
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Summary

A forbidden secret....

The Church’s fate in the balance....

Will a pair of amateur sleuths expose a truth that could upend the Christian world?

Jesus’ resurrection is a cornerstone of Christian faith. But when a clue surfaces that hints at an alternate account, the ramifications stand to change Christianity forever.

Jesuit Priest Michael Dominic’s assignment to the Vatican’s legendary Secret Archives results in his discovery of a hidden papyrus: the unpublished writings of Mary Magdalene - a lost record buried in Rome’s deepest recesses. The forgotten relic’s heretical revelation threatens the Vatican’s very legitimacy and pits Michael against ruthless and powerful enemies.

Desperate, he reaches out to Hana Sinclair, an investigative reporter with a record of tackling contentious subjects. Together, they defy the Church elite and embark on a search through the shadows of history to unearth the truth. As the pressure builds to silence the pair, will the Vatican resort to the unthinkable in order to safeguard its wealth and power?

Based on historical facts, this international thriller takes listeners on a white-knuckle race through the holy sites of Europe. Get your copy of this award-winning tale and discover why Gary McAvoy’s devoted fans say, “I didn’t want this book to end!”

Editorial reviews:

"A great thriller that weaves numerous storylines together effectively. Recommended to those who love a good thriller with historical implications, as well as the reader who enjoys Vatican and Catholic politics.... McAvoy creates a wonderful story that never stops building throughout.... [He] captures the secrecy and deep-rooted history of the Vatican and its politics throughout this piece, with a strong story and plot that moves in many directions. McAvoy pulls the reader in and keeps them guessing, while also refusing to place a damper on the action. Juggling modern and ancient Church issues, McAvoy does not lose his reader at any point, as his writing is so clear that the attentive reader will likely want more." (Matt Pechey, Reedsy Discovery)

"Exquisitely written and highly entertaining, The Magdalene Deception is an investigative mystery in a very similar vein to The DaVinci Code.... The real quality to this book is the author himself - the writing is superb. There is an outstanding attention to detail in McAvoy, and the setpieces he weaves are vivid, colourful and authentic; this author treats his audience as intelligent and attentive, and this is always hugely beneficial to any writer. As well as being an evidently well-educated historian, McAvoy also knows his stuff in terms of modern-day information networking and the technology in present day use alongside ancient practices and customs...." (Matt Mcavoy, Book Reviews, UK)

©2020 Gary McAvoy (P)2020 Gary McAvoy
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Great book, greatly enjoyed the narration and characters. Thanks for your art, I appreciate your talent, research and knowledge

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Absolutely stupendous story.

Brilliant storytelling of the indomitable Father Dominic and his friends to acquire the sacred veil.

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Excellent read

I listened to this in one sitting, just couldn't stop. Very well plotted and lots of research.

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Great listen!

So easy to listen to. Really enjoyed it. Keen for the next one. Part of a series.

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Great story

Interesting theme, with a very good fast paced plot. Narration was also very good and easy to listen to.

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Excellent read

Thoroughly enjoyed this book lots of detail would highly recommend with a great story line

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Great story line

Very enjoyable story and delivery. Thought provoking. Great narration. Off to find more by this author

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Slow start but well worth finishing

This is a bit of a slow burner to begin with, but well worth persevering with. Some interesting concepts dealt with that leave you thinking what would the world be like if this actually happened!!

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Couldn't Turn it Off!

This is an excellent tale. Good plot. Sympathetic themes. Adventure. Danger. Action. All read really well by Will Damron. If you liked Dan Brown, you'll like this

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Same old, same old.

Find the prize, lose the prize, get the prize back. The same in all three books. The story has no depth, the characters are one dimensional and it feels like the same story, just with different religious icons in different countries. Disappointed

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