An ancient prophecy,
a deadly choice,
and two women who will
rewrite the fate of humanity.
The Matriarch Messiah
Mystery of the Matriarchs Book 2
by Maxime Trencavel
Genre: Epic Science Fiction Suspense Thriller
Six months after the
world-shattering events of The Matriarch Matrix, the search for
salvation continues…
The Matriarch Messiah is a
thrilling science fiction adventure that will leave you breathless. This sequel
to The Matriarch Matrix picks up the story six months later,
plunging you deeper into a world of conspiracies, forbidden love, and the fight
for humanity’s future.
Zara Khatum, a woman haunted by
ancient visions, finds herself drawn deeper into the heart of a perilous quest.
Guided by a mysterious voice, she seeks to fulfill an ancient prophecy and find
the cavern of blue light – a sanctuary rumored to hold the key to saving humanity.
But the path to salvation is fraught with danger, and Zara is torn between her
destiny and her heart.
A shadowy organization, known as NiQihs, seeks to exploit the power of the
legendary black object, the source of Zara’s visions, for their own sinister
ends. They are not alone. The world’s superpowers, driven by greed and
ambition, race to control the artifact, threatening to unleash unimaginable
devastation.
Joining Zara in this dangerous pursuit is Rachel Capsali, a brilliant Israeli archaeologist driven by a
personal quest to uncover evidence of Asherah, a forgotten goddess who held a
pivotal place in ancient Israelite faith. Unbeknownst to them, both women are
bound by a shared destiny – a prophecy foretelling the cavern of blue light and
a final, heartbreaking truth: two women will fight to the death, and only one
will save us all.
Adding to the complexity, a passionate triangle forms as Rachel vies for Peter Gollinger‘s affection, a man
deeply entangled in the ancient mystery. Zara, torn between fulfilling her
destiny and her own feelings for Peter, finds herself caught in a web of
conflicting desires.
As Zara and Rachel navigate a treacherous landscape of hidden agendas,
betrayal, and relentless pursuit, their rivalry for Peter’s affections
intensifies. Can love survive the forces that threaten to tear them apart? Will
the quest for salvation lead to a heart-wrenching sacrifice?
Dive into a world where:
*Ancient prophecies
clash with modern technology: Discover a world where ancient legends
are woven into the fabric of a technologically advanced future.
*Intrigue and
betrayal threaten to shatter everything: Uncover a web of
conspiracies, hidden agendas, and deadly secrets.
*A passionate rivalry
for love unfolds: Zara and Rachel’s destinies are intertwined, leading
them to a final confrontation where only one will survive, but their struggle
for Peter’s love adds another layer of complexity and tension.
*The stakes are
higher than ever before: With the world teetering on the brink of
nuclear war, Zara and Rachel must find the cavern of blue light, uncover the
truth behind the black object, and face the ultimate sacrifice to save
humanity.
The Matriarch Messiah is
a must-read for fans of science
fiction thrillers with a touch of romance and a dash of the mystical.
Prepare to be swept away by a journey where ancient secrets, forbidden love,
and the fate of humanity hang in the balance.
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Another dewdrop hits her nose. But this time, she does not wipe it off as it mingles with the drops from her eyes while she searches inside for the strength to remember that which remains unresolved in her life, with her family, with her destiny. Is he really the one? Should she reveal what should only be revealed to the one man who will bring her to her destiny?
A purse of her lips and she finally says, “Sara, my great-grandmother, she was our link to the wisdom of generations of spiritually inspired women before her.”
Still facing away from Peter, she says, “Sara liked you. She saw something in you when she first met you at that first dinner at her ancestral house when we were staging for our mission to retrieve the object.”
Turning back to him, she says, “Sara said to my grandmother Roza, her daughter, that you harbor the same light her husband, a Sufi imam, my great-grandfather, had within him when they first met.”
She points to his eyes. Blue ones which naturally go with his once-blond and now-sandy-brown hair. “Sara said the light is blue. The light we should seek is blue. The world thinks the light is white. But the one we seek, we yearn for, we die for, is blue. She so feared dying before she could find the blue light. For in the blue light, we shall return”, she said.
Peter, who knows so much trivia because he is an editor of all sorts of topics, papers, and books, is speechless until he finally mutters, “Blue? Where did that come from? I’m not getting the connection to the mystery of the ancient matriarch we solved.”
“As you had with your grandfather, your pappy, who entrusted you with an ancient family oral tradition, passed from mouth to mouth, from generation to generation, as far back in time as that temple, the world’s oldest temple, which our follies led to be destroyed, so there is a line of similar wisdom passed down in my family line. But through the women. Mother to daughter and to granddaughter.”
The Matriarch Matrix
Mystery of the Matriarchs Book 1
“The fate of the
world hangs on their choices… The past foretells her future…”
Zara Khatum is a warrior, a
survivor, and a woman fueled by a thirst for vengeance. Haunted by the horrors
inflicted on her and her Kurdish people, she seeks only retribution. But a
hidden legacy, a powerful artifact, and a destiny woven through millennia threaten
to reshape her life and the fate of the world.
Enter Peter Gollinger, a
troubled Californian whose family is bound by an ancient mystery. He’s plagued
by dreams, visions of a dark-haired woman he must save. These visions lead him
on a path that intertwines with Zara’s, pulling them together in a race against
time to unearth a secret that could alter the course of history.
The Matriarch Matrix is a
whirlwind of adventure that spans centuries and continents. An archeological
and mythical journey back to the world’s oldest temple, Gobekli Tepe, where a
matriarch’s legacy lives on in a powerful artifact hidden. Then, leap forward
to a near-future world teetering on the brink of war, where Zara and Peter must
unlock the secrets of their shared past to prevent a devastating conflict.
They’ll face ancient curses, dangerous adversaries, and the weight of a history
they barely understand, all while navigating the treacherous landscape of
modern politics and the struggle for peace in the Middle East.
This is a tale of love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Zara, a
woman defined by her strength and resilience, finds herself drawn to Peter, a
man who is both vulnerable and determined. They are two halves of a whole,
destined to complete a quest that began long ago.
Maxime Trencavel’s masterful blend of
historical fiction, science fiction, suspense, and romance will keep you on the
edge of your seat. You’ll be captivated by Zara’s journey, challenged
by the complex themes of faith and destiny, and enthralled by the romance that
blossoms amidst the chaos.
Prepare to be transported to a world where ancient secrets and modern anxieties
collide, where the lines between past and present blur, and where the power of
love may be the only hope for salvation.
“This book is a must-read for fans of intricate, thought-provoking
narratives filled with mystery, adventure, and the timeless power of
love.”
“This is a different kind of love story… It’s a love story, but not a
romantic love; it’s something deeper, a higher order love.”
“The Matriarch Matrix is a unique science fiction adventure that pushes
the boundaries of the of the genre in more than one way.”
“It seems to me that very few authors in this genre can craft such
interwoven, parallel plot lines with success, much less a debut author.”
What kind of world ruler would you be?
The Mystery of the Matriarch series features characters who represent a range of leadership models. Now, who would you want to be?
One could aspire to be Father Jean-Paul Sobiros. An ethics guided leader who finds solutions sort of within the spirit his church guidance. Chapter 26 best exemplifies his leadership, which wins the heart of his dear Sister Magali. His rationale for becoming a priest also shows the depth of his ethics. As a French officer assigned to chase war criminals in Bosnia, in anger he shoots the officer orchestrating mass systematized rapes of Bosnian Muslim women. The shooting weighed heavily on him which led to his decision to become a Jesuit priest. Although the Kurdish protagonist, Zara, mistrusted him in The Matriarch Matrix as she mistrusted everyone, his ethics gained her trust in The Matriarch Messiah. Gaining the trust of others for valid and sustainable reasons is one of the highest forms of leadership.
The exact opposite leader would be the dark puppet master, Alexander Murometz, who exemplifies the persuasion, the manipulation, the Machiavellian command that leading corporate and political leaders might manifest. Is it ethical? Is it moral? They are not Jean-Pauls, but goal driven people who will hit target by nearly most any means they can deploy, within law and regulations. Murometz, on the other hand, cares not for the latter two guardrails as the search for the black object superseded all human created constraints. Instead of gaining followers respect, as Jean-Paul showed, they gain followers because of immense power.
To be seen is the kind of leader our Mystery of the Messiah’s protagonist Zara will become. At the end The Matriarch Messiah, we see hints of how she will rule which will play out in the next book, The Matriarch Mandate. What we do see are glimpses of her leadership in her backstory dialogue with her BFF and loyal lieutenant, Peri. The two fought the Daesh side by side as part of the Syrian Kurds fighting against occupation. Leadership in Rojava, the northern Syrian Kurd autonomous region, is co-led by a man and a woman, one of the few cultures to have gender equality in leadership. Zara’s battle leadership came from her audacity, her instincts, and her resulting successes. Her all-female soldier unit followed her as they knew they all would win.
So, what kind of world ruler would I be? I would use elements of each successful leadership type deployed situationally. Stay tuned for The Matriarch Mandate as the follies of leadership plague our cast of characters.
Maxime has been scribbling stories since grade school, from adventure
epics to morality plays. Blessed with living in multicultural pluralistic
settings and having earned degrees in science and marketing, Maxime has worked
in business and sports, traveling to countries across five continents and
learning about cultures, traditions, and the importance of tolerance and
understanding. Maxime’s second novel, The Matriarch Messiah, was conceived,
outlined, written, and edited in different locations in Belgium, including the
Turkish and Kurdish neighborhoods of Brussels, in various islands of the
Caribbean, in Colombia, in Madrid, Malaga, Mallorca, Spain, London, UK, and on
the two coasts of the United States.
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The books sounds soo good and intense. Thanks for the intro. I would have to begin with book one.
You are a new author to me. The book sounds great.
I like the blurb and excerpt. Sounds good.
Can’t wait to read it. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you all for considering reading this book. I hope you both enjoy and find inspiration.