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The Book of Q: A Novel

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The Book of Q: A Novel - Thryft
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Unique A captivating historical conspiracy thriller with religious undertones.

This book is perfect for readers who enjoy fast-paced thrillers with a historical twist. The author weaves together intricate details of Manichaean history and religious conspiracies, creating a suspenseful and engaging narrative. Brace yourself for a thrilling journey as the protagonist, Father Pearse, races against time to decipher cryptograms and codes, uncover ancient secrets, and confront a dangerous heresy. With elements of romance intertwined, this book offers a captivating and thought-provoking read that will leave readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Book of Q: A Novel

RM51.67 MYR RM25.65 MYR 50% off
RM23.09 MYR Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9780609604830
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Romance, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Mystery, War, Crime, Thriller, Historical Romance

Description

In his national bestseller The Overseer, Jonathan Rabb demonstrated his imaginative power and keen understanding of history with a superb thriller that dazzled critics and fans alike. The Book of Q now brings his gifts to full, stunning fruition. Asia Minor, sixth century: After several centuries of conflict with the early Christian church, the Manichaeans, a heretical sect, vanish from the historical record. Bosnia, 1992: Ian Pearse, a young American relief worker destined for the priesthood, has his faith tested by the horrors of war, but is jolted from his despair by a passionate affair with a Croatian woman named Petra. Rome, present day: Father Pearse, now a researcher at the Vatican Library, comes into possession of an ancient scroll after the mysterious death of one Vatican priest and the disappearance of another. His scholar's curiosity aroused, he has the document translated by an old friend in Rome. He is stunned to learn that the scroll contains ingeniously coded letters and the text of the "Perfect Light," a Manichaean prayer that has never been found in its written form. In the early days of the Christian church the Manichaeans had been an overly zealous, highly organized secret society, scorned by the church and seemingly driven out of existence. But these newly discovered documents indicate an earth-shattering alternate history, a long-dormant, highly evolved conspiracy carefully nurtured for centuries,
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Unique A captivating historical conspiracy thriller with religious undertones.

This book is perfect for readers who enjoy fast-paced thrillers with a historical twist. The author weaves together intricate details of Manichaean history and religious conspiracies, creating a suspenseful and engaging narrative. Brace yourself for a thrilling journey as the protagonist, Father Pearse, races against time to decipher cryptograms and codes, uncover ancient secrets, and confront a dangerous heresy. With elements of romance intertwined, this book offers a captivating and thought-provoking read that will leave readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.