> WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Winter 2021 – Best Thriller
“The suspense is monumental, the story never slows down, and it has that magic gift of blurring the lines of the seemingly impossible with something that almost feels like it could be based on absolute truth (AKA, The Da Vinci Code).” ~ Feathered Quill Book Reviews, Amy Lignor, TRUE HIGH-FIVE
When Jennifer Porter's father dies from a mysterious illness, she inherits a 400-year-old book, titled Aldaraia sive Soyga voco'r, written in an unknown language that her father had been trying to decode before his death. With no idea where to start, Jennifer turns to the esteemed Yale professor, Matthew Bishop for help, and the two form an unlikely friendship as they begin to unlock the book's secrets.
They soon discover vital components have been omitted, and embark upon a global search for a series of hidden scrolls destined to solve one of the world's greatest mysteries. Yet Jennifer and Bishop are not the only ones interested in the book's secrets, and their quest becomes a dangerous and terrifying race against time.
“Burt Clinchandhill is a great storyteller with a unique gift for elegant prose, great dialogues, and characters that arrest the attention of readers. The story is fast-paced and the tension ramps up pretty fast, escalating towards a delightful and explosive conclusion.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Romuald Dzemo, 5 STARS
EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the first book in the "Matthew Bishop" series of religious conspiracy thrillers, ideal for fans of Dan Brown and Michael Crichton. [DRM-Free]
“Burt Clinchandhill takes Aldaraia to a whole new level of gripping reads, being one of those rarities where you know you will love the book after reading just a few pages.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Steven Robson, 5 STARS
“Aldaraia is a riveting ‘must-read’ for anyone who likes adventure, religious mysteries, and conspiracies similar to The Da Vinci Code.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Michelle Stanley, 5 STARS
Genre: FICTION / Thrillers / HistoricalSales have been modest thus far. We're just waiting for the right time - a market correction - to begin a new round of marketing. We believe this book (and full series) will appeal to a broad audience worldwide.
Occult philosopher John Dee walked along the dark, narrow backstreets of Krakow. At his age, the cobblestones—wet and slippery from two days of continuous rain—made walking a challenge. Using his cane like a blind man tapping out steps, he struggled to keep up with the young lantern bearer he had hired to show him the way, but then, after turning into a street so narrow it was little more than an alleyway, the lantern bearer stopped fifty feet ahead of him in front of a store window. Behind the glass there was light from a single candle. Dee looked up to read the sign above them, ‘Biblioteka Łaski.’
For a moment he thought about what brought him here. What other option did he have? The secret he carried with him was too big to be kept untold. But what was the world going to do with it? Who was ready for it? What would happen to the world if it became public? Who was to decide who would live or die? He knew he didn’t have the time to find out. Someone else would have to decide for him.
Without saying a word, he reached for the purse hanging from the belt holding his leather raincoat closed. He took out a fifty groszy silver coin and offered it to the young lantern bearer who immediately snatched it from his gloved hand and ran, leaving Dee without light and standing alone in the rain. He leaned against the shop window and raised his hands to his temples as he peered inside.
Could there be anyone working at this time in the evening? he wondered. And what would he do if there wasn’t? Where could he go? How much time did he really have? Suddenly, a flicker of light caught his attention as it bounced off the wall from the rear of the store. Dee picked up his cane and tapped at the glass to announce himself. When nothing happened, he tapped again, slightly harder, but carefully in case the copper head of his cane, which resembled a dragon’s tail, damaged the glass.
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Portuguese
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Translation in progress.
Translated by Rodrigo Ramos de Lima
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Translated by Luis Burke
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Author review: Luis has been a true professional and a real pleasure to work with. |
