What is the dark secret that has terrified several popes; too afraid to ask questions and uncover the truth?
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Dark secrets. A holy relic. An ancient quest reignited.
Jack Rogan’s discovery of a disturbing old photograph in the ashes of a rural Australian cottage draws the journalist into a dangerous hunt with the ultimate stakes.
The tangled web of clues including hoards of Nazi gold, hidden Swiss bank accounts, and a long-forgotten mass grave lead to a trial with shocking revelations.
A holy relic mysteriously erased from the pages of history is suddenly up for grabs to those willing to sacrifice everything to find it.
Rogan and his companions must follow historical leads through ancient Egypt, to the Crusades and the Knights Templar, to uncover a secret that could destroy the foundations of the Catholic Church and challenge the history of Christianity itself.
Will Rogan succeed in bringing the dark mystery into the light, or will the powers desperately working against him ensure the ancient truths remain buried forever?
Here’s why The Empress Holds the Key will have you on the edge of your seat …
“It’s masterfully written and researched. The various storylines flow back and forth through time, traverse continents, and reveal the extent of human capacity for cruelty and depravity, as well as for survival. One doesn’t realise the extent to which these storylines are interwoven until the intriguing and exciting conclusion that will keep you guessing right till the very end.” ~ Goodreads Review
“The Empress Holds the Key is a fascinating story that will have you biting your nails, sitting in awed shock and fist bumping as the action and suspense grows with each turning page.” ~ Amazon Review
“This novel is written with strong characters that build a realistic story, making it hard to believe what is true and what is fiction as they travel to several continents finding clues to the mysterious photo and the story behind it.” ~ Amazon Review
“The character development is careful and deliberate revealing darkness and the depth of human souls.” ~ Amazon Review
“The plot and sub~plots of this work are so intricately woven into a beautiful work of art.” ~ Goodreads Review
“Suspenseful, intrigue with a mix of ancient conspiracies is the masterpiece of author Gabriel Farago’s book, The Empress Holds the Key.” ~ Amazon Review
“This book has it all. Templars, Egyptian pharaohs, murderous pursuers, terrorists, fanatics, Nazis and some very tenacious and dedicated historians, journalists, doctors, musicians, heroes, villains and police officers. Mysterious artifacts and hidden secrets also play a part.” ~ BookBub Review
Sometimes exasperating and reckless, but never boring!
Sometimes vulnerable and endearingly naive, but always charming!
Certain to surprise, entertain and irresistibly likeable!
Always follows his ‘breadcrumbs of destiny’ and listens to his heart to overcome adversity.
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The Jack Rogan Mysteries Series
Eddie Stanley - UK
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Charla White - US
Historical Thriller that Holds the Reader Captivated Until the End!
The Empress Holds the Key is a fascinating story that will have you biting your nails, sitting in awed shock and fist bumping as the action and suspense grows with each turning page.
The Empress Holds the Key is an impressive and delicately written historical thriller. Gabriel Farago does an amazing job of seizing one’s attention and holding it until the last page is turned. Blending fiction with historical and religion, he treads where few can go successfully. The plot moves smoothly allowing each character major and minor to develop fully thus by the end of the book, you know these characters deeply.
Sally Asnicar - AU
The Empress Holds the Key is the first Gabriel Farago thriller I read, and I was hooked from the start. It’s masterfully written and researched. The various storylines flow back and forth through time, traverse continents, and reveal the extent of human capacity for cruelty and depravity, as well as for survival. One doesn’t realise the extent to which these storylines are interwoven until the intriguing and exciting conclusion that will keep you guessing right till the very end.
Jack Rogan is an intrepid and likeable Aussie character. He also has a keen nose for a story and an admirable quest to see truth and justice prevail.
Once you’ve read Empress, you will also be hooked and want to read the whole Jack Rogan Mysteries Series!
Like to learn about fascinating, well-researched subjects that tease your intellect and imagination. Enjoy exotic settings, colourful characters and fast-paced action.
Like high adventure, action thrillers with a historical twist.
Love mystery, history, and page-turning action.
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Enjoy taking a journey into history that comes to life with each page.
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Gabriel Farago is the USA TODAY Bestselling and Multi-Award-Winning Australian Author of the Jack Rogan Mysteries Series for the thinking reader.
