This book is quite an education. Though a fiction, the author does an extraordinary job of research and artfully combines that research with a vivid imagination to create an intriguing world.This is the second book I've read by this author and I've learned the hard way that I need to schedule a day or two with no obligations because I will devour the book with as few interruptions as possible.That said, I must also say the book has its odd devices, a journalist who comes from an enormously wealt...

The Easter break is over, and so too is my reading of Gary McAvoy’s hugely entertaining Magdalene trilogy, which started with The Magdalene Deception, continued with The Magdalene Reliquary, and now concludes with The Magdalene Veil. During the course of these three fast-moving and engaging adventures, we follow the same trail of breadcrumbs scattered throughout history that the trilogy’s main characters do. Whether or not they lead you to the same crisis of faith Fr Michael Dominic faces is bes...

IncredibleReviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021Gary McAvoy's fantastic novel, “The Magdalene Veil” builds a fast paced novel concerning the legend of Veronica's veil. This was used to wipe the blood and sweat from Jesus' face.This book is a perfect example of true historical fiction--mixing actual historical events, traditions, people, and legends.Character Development is very strong. Strong characters keep getting into trouble and we are left to cheer along.Well written with and detai...

This is the second book by Gary McAvoy that I have received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.The book is part of a series but can stand alone. The author provides enough background that the new reader doesn't get lost. It is also helpful for the reader who forgets who some characters are in a previous book.Father Michael Dominic is a complicated person. I liked him from the start. His partner in "crime" Hanna Sinclair has depths to her personality. They t...

Whew! Just finished ... This third book in the series was suspenseful and full of Roller coaster action.Anticipate Gary's next novel in the series. Many items were settled and leave the expectation of growth in the story line.

I really enjoyed this fast paced novel, the third in a series. A fictional story based on some interesting and disturbing history, this story has very memorable characters, great suspense and locations all around the globe! Looking forward to reading more!I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I was delighted to receive the final draft of this book. I want to extend my sincere thanks to its author, Gary McAvoy. To be released on April 1st. Once again, Father Michael Dominic with his friend, Hana Sinclair, are on an exciting and dangerous mission, searching for a legendary sacred relic connected to Mary Magdalene. They are on a search for the Veil of Veronica. Its story may perhaps be legendary, but the veil was said to be handed to Jesus on his way to the cross. When he wiped his face...

Father Michael Dominic is back for another adventure in the concluding book of the Magdalene Trilogy. Now elevated to the role of Prefect of the Vatican Archives, Michael joins with his well connected journalist friend, Hana Sinclair in pursuit of the mysteriously enshrouded Magdalene Veil.While attending an educational conference in France, Michael has a casual encounter with a young German man whose grandfather was a high ranking Nazi. He grandson hints at a secret diary written by Heinrich Hi...

PERFECTION!!!If you want to read a novel that has it all, look no further because Gary McAvoy’s beautifully crafted prose brings the reader front and center into the unfolding of his latest thriller, The Magdalene Veil, a treasured masterpiece of literature you will want to hold in your hands and keep on your bookshelf! The Magdalene Veil, is edgy, complex, emotional, terrifying, gut-wrenching, sad, poignant, smart, and filled with intrigue and mystery! Gary McAvoy is a writer of extraordinary f...

A good instalment to Gary’s Magdalene Chronicles, which takes a little while to gain traction, but when it does, The Magdalene Veil establishes itself well within the series. If he were to choose to leave it as a trilogy, this episode would present a very worthy and satisfying conclusion, but I suspect there is much more to come from this intriguing group of characters, as well as the genuinely alluring arch villains. I’ve been fortunate enough to review the whole series so far, and I will say t...

First and foremost, a large thank you to Reedsy Discovery and Gary McAvoy for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.Always eager to get my hands on anything penned by Gary McAvoy, I was pleased to be handed an ARC of his latest novel, the final in the electrifying Magdalene Chronicles trilogy. While Father Michael Dominic and Hana Sinclair have been busy uncovering old biblical-era mysteries, there are some who want the secrets and p...

I am so glad I stumbled upon Gary McAvoy’s first book in this series, The Magdalene Deception. Since reviewing that, I have been lucky enough to get early eyes on the following two books. In my review of the first book, I said I liked it better than Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. That opinion has not changed. It is clear that McAvoy has done a great deal of research and it is shown lovingly as he describes locations, items, and history. Of course, there is the nature of the imaginary with these

This is the third in the series and the third I’ve read. Absolutely loving the series. The combination of fact and fiction, action, travel, and this particular set of characters gets better as it goes along. Anything to do with the mysterious realms of the Vatican and Mary Magdalen in particular, will always grab my attention. I love that the author has given an explanation at the end of the book about which parts of the story are fact and where he has wound the fiction around those facts. Very

In the last 6 months, I have discovered and read three books by an exciting new writer in the field of international and historical suspense. His name is GARY MCAVOY. Book 3 in his Magdalene Chronicles is THE MAGDALENE VEIL. The Magdalene is Mary Magdalene one of the closest friends of Jesus Christ. Some have even said that they were even a married couple and had children. As in his prior books in this series, the author includes some actual history as well as fiction. Otto Rahn was a German arc...

McAvoy is a master at taking actual historical events, real historical people, legends and traditions, and using them all to create exciting and informative plots. This novel revolves around the legend of Veronica's veil, a veil said to be used to wipe the blood and sweat from Jesus' face as he carried his cross. McAvoy takes that legend and combines it with Heinrich Himmler's obsession of obtaining valuable archaeological artifacts, including religious relics. A contemporary neo-Nazi group in A...

This is the third book in the series with Father Dominic and Hana along with other familiar characters. It is just as suspenseful as the first two and I loved it. The story takes you through Argentina, Germany and of course Rome! Such an interesting story I would love to see this become a miniseries.

Thank you Mr. McAvoy for the opportunity to read The Magdalene Veil as an ARC. I'm a devoted fan whose loved the previous two books in this series and have waited patiently for this one. With that said, I was not disappointed. Quite the opposite! I was enthralled and by the end of chapter one knew this was going to be like the first two, completely unputdownable!Once again we find Father Michael Dominic and his close friend and fellow sleuth journalist Hana Sinclair, who hear about a possible ne...

I couldn´t put the book down, the story is so engrossing and compelling that you just want to solve the puzzle and learn the end! And of all things related to Christianity a story involving Hitler´s disciples and the Magdalene´s veil is breathtaking! Great plot, easy reading, really believable fiction situations created around real facts kept me entertained and "incomunicado" for a few hours. Loved reading this story and looking forward to reading the next bok in the series. One of the best book...

Another thoroughly tale…..The third book in the series carries on from not long after the end of Book Two, with many of the same characters but a new story that is fast moving and interesting. Using Himmler’s Diaries as a trigger into the tale, it appears that at the end of World War II there were parts of the Catholic Church that had very definite sympathies with the Nazis who helped senior members to escape to South America and continue their ideology. Its an excellent story which I thoroughly...

Another intriguing, light mystery.