J F Penn

A desperate quest. A holy relic. The clock is ticking.When a mysterious relic is stolen from a museum in Vienna, ARKANE agents Morgan Sierra and Jake Timber embark on a deadly race against time to recover the legendary Spear of Destiny - the holy lance that pierced the side of Christ.As they follow clues through Nazi ruins, Tibetan temples, and Washington, DC's greatest monuments, they uncover a sinister plot that threatens to unleash an unstoppable darkness upon the world.But Morgan also carries a curse in her veins, a shadow placed upon her that now threatens her niece's life. To save her, Morgan must find the Spear and unlock its fabled healing powers. Standing in her way is the fanatical Jericho Command and their elite leader, Gabriel, a man both blessed and burdened by strange powers and a mysterious past.From the ashes of World War II to the mystical peaks of Tibet, from ancient crypts to the hallowed halls of the Library of Congress and the Capitol, Morgan and Jake must brave every danger, solve each puzzle, and face down enemies both human and demonic in their quest to find the Spear before its terrible power is unleashed.Time is running out and the fate of the world hangs in the balance - will Morgan and Jake prevail or will the forces of darkness triumph?From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J.F. Penn comes a gripping and explosive thriller that delves deep into the heart of an ancient mystery and a chilling supernatural evil. An unputdownable story of supernatural suspense, Spear of Destiny is a rollercoaster ride into the dark legends of the past and the shocking evils of the present, with only a cursed relic lying between salvation and damnation.This is book 13 of the ARKANE action adventure thriller series, but it can be read as a stand-alone story. Large Print Edition.

IN THE SPIRIT OF UNDYING ADVENTURE Sauntering through natural landscapes is a noble art; and one that Henry David Thoreau held in the highest regard. Though he is perhaps best known for Walden: Life in the Woods and his essay "Civil Disobedience," Thoreau was an early advocate of recreational hiking, canoeing, and conserving natural resources. A passionate nature writer, he penned many articles that shared these philosophies and perspectives. This carefully restored re-creation of the 1863 essay collection Excursions features the nine original essays that were published posthumously: "Natural History of Massachusetts" "A Walk to Wachusett" "The Landlord" "A Winter Walk" "The Succession of Forest Trees" "Walking" "Autumnal Tints" "Wild Apples" "Night and Moonlight" This revised special edition also includes the original detailed biographical sketch of Thoreau by fellow transcendentalist and friend Ralph Waldo Emerson. Featuring a brand-new foreword by J.F. Penn, best-selling author of PILGRIMAGE: Lessons Learned from Walking Three Ancient Ways, and a fresh introduction from editor Mark Leslie. ______ "In these ever more fast-moving times, as the constant noise of media in every form buffets us, and bad news from across the world shakes our sense of well-being daily, we can find truth in Thoreau's words that 'in society you will not find health, but in nature.'" - J.F. Penn

IN THE SPIRIT OF UNDYING ADVENTURE Sauntering through natural landscapes is a noble art; and one that Henry David Thoreau held in the highest regard. Though he is perhaps best known for Walden: Life in the Woods and his essay "Civil Disobedience," Thoreau was an early advocate of recreational hiking, canoeing, and conserving natural resources. A passionate nature writer, he penned many articles that shared these philosophies and perspectives. This carefully restored re-creation of the 1863 essay collection Excursions features the nine original essays that were published posthumously: "Natural History of Massachusetts" "A Walk to Wachusett" "The Landlord" "A Winter Walk" "The Succession of Forest Trees" "Walking" "Autumnal Tints" "Wild Apples" "Night and Moonlight" This revised special edition also includes the original detailed biographical sketch of Thoreau by fellow transcendentalist and friend Ralph Waldo Emerson. Featuring a brand-new foreword by J.F. Penn, best-selling author of PILGRIMAGE: Lessons Learned from Walking Three Ancient Ways, and a fresh introduction from editor Mark Leslie. ______ "In these ever more fast-moving times, as the constant noise of media in every form buffets us, and bad news from across the world shakes our sense of well-being daily, we can find truth in Thoreau's words that 'in society you will not find health, but in nature.'" - J.F. Penn

Walker Kane didn't believe in monsters ... Until they took his daughter.Beneath the streets of Edinburgh, an ancient evil waits. Each year, the Grendsluagh-a prehistoric monster of insatiable hunger-demands a human sacrifice in exchange for the city's continued prosperity. A secret society known only as the Cabal has overseen this sinister ritual for centuries, binding Edinburgh to a grim legacy of terror.When ex-military search and rescue officer Walker Kane's estranged daughter Emily is taken to sate the Grendsluagh's appetite, he plunges into a race against time through a treacherous underworld of danger. Aided by a mythology-obsessed librarian and a daredevil urban explorer with secrets of her own, Walker and his makeshift team must face nightmares at every turn to reach Emily before she is devoured. The deeper they delve into Edinburgh's serpentine catacomb, the more their resolve is tested-by the mutated monsters of the volcanic depths and the violence of the Cabal. To save his daughter, Walker will sacrifice everything-even his own humanity-in a heart-stopping confrontation with the monster at the heart of the labyrinth.A stand-alone action-adventure horror novel from USA Today bestselling author J.F. Penn. Join the exploration into depths that were never meant to be disturbed. The secrets of the CATACOMB are waiting to be unearthed-if you dare.

Walker Kane didn't believe in monsters ... Until they took his daughter.Beneath the streets of Edinburgh, an ancient evil waits. Each year, the Grendsluagh-a prehistoric monster of insatiable hunger-demands a human sacrifice in exchange for the city's continued prosperity. A secret society known only as the Cabal has overseen this sinister ritual for centuries, binding Edinburgh to a grim legacy of terror.When ex-military search and rescue officer Walker Kane's estranged daughter Emily is taken to sate the Grendsluagh's appetite, he plunges into a race against time through a treacherous underworld of danger. Aided by a mythology-obsessed librarian and a daredevil urban explorer with secrets of her own, Walker and his makeshift team must face nightmares at every turn to reach Emily before she is devoured. The deeper they delve into Edinburgh's serpentine catacomb, the more their resolve is tested-by the mutated monsters of the volcanic depths and the violence of the Cabal. To save his daughter, Walker will sacrifice everything-even his own humanity-in a heart-stopping confrontation with the monster at the heart of the labyrinth.A stand-alone action-adventure horror novel from USA Today bestselling author J.F. Penn. Join the exploration into depths that were never meant to be disturbed. The secrets of the CATACOMB are waiting to be unearthed-if you dare.

Do you enjoy travel memoirs with a combination of personal reflection and practical tips? Are you interested in solo walking, or are you considering walking the Camino de Santiago or other multi-day walks?Are you a seeker? Or did you enjoy the movie, The Way?If yes, Pilgrimage is for you.In mid-2020, I was not okay - and I didn't know how to find my way out of that darkness. But I could put one foot in front of the other until I figured it out. So, after tackling my fears of what might happen, I walked the Pilgrims' Way from Southwark Cathedral in London to Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, England.The following year, in October 2021, as I recovered from COVID-19, I walked the St Cuthbert's Way from Melrose in Scotland to Lindisfarne, Holy Island, on the north-east coast of England.In September 2022, I walked the Camino de Santiago along the coastal route from Porto, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. A life goal I have had for over twenty years.Together, these three solo pilgrimages helped me through a dark time and changed how I see the way ahead, and I want to share these lessons with you.In this book, I share my lessons learned and insights from walking these ancient ways, as well as historical, religious and cultural aspects, and plenty of tips. There are also questions for you to consider around your own journey.Part 1 goes into practical and spiritual preparation before pilgrimage, including how to make decisions about the route and whether to walk solo, as well as what to take with you, and how to face the fears that might hold you back.Part 2 covers the journey itself with the practicalities of the pilgrim's day, as well as how walking the path of history and facing the challenge of the way can give you much-needed perspective on life - and perhaps even a glimpse of the divine.Part 3 addresses the arrival at your destination, and how to leave room for the gifts of pilgrimage to emerge after your return home, as well as how my three walks impacted my experience of mid-life.At the end, you'll find appendices with practical tips for each of the three ways, as well as a gear list and bibliography for further reading.Whether you feel a call to pilgrimage or a need for change in your life, Pilgrimage might be the perfect guide to help you embark on a journey of self-discovery, and discover the transformative power of walking solo.

Do you enjoy travel memoirs with a combination of personal reflection and practical tips? Are you interested in solo walking, or are you considering walking the Camino de Santiago or other multi-day walks?Are you a seeker? Or did you enjoy the movie, The Way?If yes, Pilgrimage is for you.In mid-2020, I was not okay - and I didn't know how to find my way out of that darkness. But I could put one foot in front of the other until I figured it out. So, after tackling my fears of what might happen, I walked the Pilgrims' Way from Southwark Cathedral in London to Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, England.The following year, in October 2021, as I recovered from COVID-19, I walked the St Cuthbert's Way from Melrose in Scotland to Lindisfarne, Holy Island, on the north-east coast of England.In September 2022, I walked the Camino de Santiago along the coastal route from Porto, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. A life goal I have had for over twenty years.Together, these three solo pilgrimages helped me through a dark time and changed how I see the way ahead, and I want to share these lessons with you.In this book, I share my lessons learned and insights from walking these ancient ways, as well as historical, religious and cultural aspects, and plenty of tips. There are also questions for you to consider around your own journey.Part 1 goes into practical and spiritual preparation before pilgrimage, including how to make decisions about the route and whether to walk solo, as well as what to take with you, and how to face the fears that might hold you back.Part 2 covers the journey itself with the practicalities of the pilgrim's day, as well as how walking the path of history and facing the challenge of the way can give you much-needed perspective on life - and perhaps even a glimpse of the divine.Part 3 addresses the arrival at your destination, and how to leave room for the gifts of pilgrimage to emerge after your return home, as well as how my three walks impacted my experience of mid-life.At the end, you'll find appendices with practical tips for each of the three ways, as well as a gear list and bibliography for further reading.Whether you feel a call to pilgrimage or a need for change in your life, Pilgrimage might be the perfect guide to help you embark on a journey of self-discovery, and discover the transformative power of walking solo.NOTE: This is the Large Print edition

It is the seat of judgment. The pinnacle of holiness. It is the Ark of the Covenant... and it's the most dangerous weapon in existence.A group of fanatics wearing masks of Egypt's gods slaughter the curator of Cairo's most famous museum. A cleaner in Washington, DC, discovers a decapitated head on top of a replica of the Ark of the Covenant. And someone is sharing videos of the deaths with extremists all over the world.It's a job too big - and too strange - for the normal authorities, but it's right up the alley of ARKANE, the British agency tasked with investigating mysteries on the edge of the supernatural.Normally ARKANE would send its best agents: Morgan Sierra, ex-Israeli military and professor of psychology and religion; and Jake Timber, a man as mysterious as he is dangerous.But Jake is in a coma, nearly killed on a previous mission - so Morgan will have to go it alone. Because the death toll is rising, and there's no time to wait.In over her head, in constant danger. Pursued by vicious mercenaries bent on revenge, hunted by assassins willing to do anything for their cause. But Morgan can't stop, because the Ark of the Covenant is the prize, and it may be more than a simple religious artifact.It may be the secret to ancient alchemy, and the unlocking of a scientific breakthrough that could save the world... or end it.A mix of Raiders of the Lost Ark, James Bond, and The Da Vinci Code, Ark of Blood is a mesmerizing adventure by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J.F. Penn. Grab your copy today, and get lost in the world of ARKANE

It is the seat of judgment. The pinnacle of holiness. It is the Ark of the Covenant... and it's the most dangerous weapon in existence.A group of fanatics wearing masks of Egypt's gods slaughter the curator of Cairo's most famous museum. A cleaner in Washington, DC, discovers a decapitated head on top of a replica of the Ark of the Covenant. And someone is sharing videos of the deaths with extremists all over the world.It's a job too big - and too strange - for the normal authorities, but it's right up the alley of ARKANE, the British agency tasked with investigating mysteries on the edge of the supernatural.Normally ARKANE would send its best agents: Morgan Sierra, ex-Israeli military and professor of psychology and religion; and Jake Timber, a man as mysterious as he is dangerous.But Jake is in a coma, nearly killed on a previous mission - so Morgan will have to go it alone. Because the death toll is rising, and there's no time to wait.In over her head, in constant danger. Pursued by vicious mercenaries bent on revenge, hunted by assassins willing to do anything for their cause. But Morgan can't stop, because the Ark of the Covenant is the prize, and it may be more than a simple religious artifact.It may be the secret to ancient alchemy, and the unlocking of a scientific breakthrough that could save the world... or end it.A mix of Raiders of the Lost Ark, James Bond, and The Da Vinci Code, Ark of Blood is a mesmerizing adventure by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J.F. Penn. Grab your copy today, and get lost in the world of ARKANE

Two billion people are about to die... and they're the lucky ones.When a man in a hospital gown jumps to his death from the Western Wall in Israel, the authorities think it's just another victim of Jerusalem Syndrome: a religious psychosis triggered by a visit to the holy city.But when a second victim ritually disembowels himself, it's the sign of much worse to come. Thanatos - a fanatical group dedicated to the destruction of the world - is on the move again.The only ones who can stop them are ex-Israeli military psychologist, Oxford professor, and religious expert Morgan Sierra; and Jake Timber, agent of ARKANE, the British agency tasked with investigating - and sometimes saving the world from - the supernatural.Last time, Morgan and Jake worked together to stop Thanatos from bringing about a dark version of Pentecost. This time, Thanatos is mixing science with sacrilege - combining the Devil's Bible with mind-control technology to murder a quarter of the human race.Together, Morgan and Jake will travel from the hallowed halls of Oxford, to the labs of a biotech company with a dark agenda, to a chapel made of human bones. They'll go anywhere, do anything, to stop Thanatos.But they have to hurry.Thanatos is on the rise. Apocalypse is at the gates. And the only way to save a quarter of the world is for Morgan to uncover the secrets of her past... at the cost of her own future. Death awaits in a Crypt of Bone.New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J.F. Penn draws you deeper into darkness with Crypt of Bone, the second of the ARKANE adventures. Tap the link, grab your copy, and discover what you've been missing in this standalone adventure Hardback edition.

Two billion people are about to die... and they're the lucky ones.When a man in a hospital gown jumps to his death from the Western Wall in Israel, the authorities think it's just another victim of Jerusalem Syndrome: a religious psychosis triggered by a visit to the holy city.But when a second victim ritually disembowels himself, it's the sign of much worse to come. Thanatos - a fanatical group dedicated to the destruction of the world - is on the move again.The only ones who can stop them are ex-Israeli military psychologist, Oxford professor, and religious expert Morgan Sierra; and Jake Timber, agent of ARKANE, the British agency tasked with investigating - and sometimes saving the world from - the supernatural.Last time, Morgan and Jake worked together to stop Thanatos from bringing about a dark version of Pentecost. This time, Thanatos is mixing science with sacrilege - combining the Devil's Bible with mind-control technology to murder a quarter of the human race.Together, Morgan and Jake will travel from the hallowed halls of Oxford, to the labs of a biotech company with a dark agenda, to a chapel made of human bones. They'll go anywhere, do anything, to stop Thanatos.But they have to hurry.Thanatos is on the rise. Apocalypse is at the gates. And the only way to save a quarter of the world is for Morgan to uncover the secrets of her past... at the cost of her own future. Death awaits in a Crypt of Bone.New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J.F. Penn draws you deeper into darkness with Crypt of Bone, the second of the ARKANE adventures. Tap the link, grab your copy, and discover what you've been missing in this standalone adventure

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

When fire falls from the heavens... will the whole world burn?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... This is the Large Print edition.

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