The Secret of Heaven

by Felix Alexander

Overview

When investment banker Lazzaro de Medici is found dead, Professor of Biblical Studies at University of Illinois at Chicago Aiden Leonardo is the prime suspect. In possession of an encrypted letter given to him by Lazzaro, Aiden utilizes his extensive knowledge of Scripture to piece together clues that lead to a Lost Bible dating back to the time of Christ.

Hidden within the text is an ancient truth about the most controversial message Jesus left to His disciples. But as Aiden embarks on his quest to unravel the mystery of redemption and faith, a secret organization known only as The Group hunts him down to destroy the Lost Bible and tie up loose ends.

With the help of his fiancé Dr. Miriam Levin—a cultural anthropologist and a professor of historical archaeology in her own right, their friend Nagi, a philologist, religious historian and an eccentric cryptographer, Aiden soon realizes the Lost Bible was written by the only disciple who walked with Jesus and had his gospel omitted from Scripture.

Things are further complicated when a mysterious stranger warns Aiden that possessing the secret of heaven could cost him his life. Pursued by the F.B.I. for the ancient Black market relic and the Chicago PD in connection to the murder of Lazzaro de Medici, Aiden races against the clock to prove his innocence and fulfill his mentor's dying wish.

Expose the secret of heaven...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781533780058
Publisher:	Felix Alexander
Publication date:	05/11/2020
Series:	Aiden Leonardo , #1
Pages:	490
Sales rank:	835,123
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.09(d)

About the Author

Felix Alexander (1976-Present) is a Mexican-born, American-raised novelist and poet of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent.

Acclaimed by readers for his poetic prose, his indie releases include:
*Dear Love: Diary of a Man's Desire, a collection of love letters and poems;
*The Romantic: A Love Story;
*Romantic Musings, a collection of love letters and poems;
*Shadows of Time: The Amulet of Alamin, an epic historical fantasy;
*The Secret of Heaven, a mystery novel (Book 1 of the Aiden Leonardo Series);
*The Secret of Scripture (Book 2 of the Aiden Leonardo Series);
*The Last Valentine, A Labyrinth of Love Letters novel;
*The Last Love Letter, A Labyrinth of Love Letters novel (book 2);
*Her Punishment, an erotic novelette
*Her Awakening, an erotic romance novel
*A Uniquely Portable Magic, An Order of the Scribes adventure.

Being third-generation military, after a grandfather and uncle who served in the Korean War and Vietnam War, respectively, Alexander is proud of his service in the U.S. Army and grateful for his experience.

After his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, his third year served in South Korea, he embarked on the long and arduous journey of a writer. Having made a name for himself during his tenure serving his country, he vowed to himself and his fellow soldiers that he would answer his true calling.

He lives in Chicago, IL--to be close to his children--a son and daughter. He volunteers to promote literacy among youth with Villament Charities and the VM Mag (vmmag.org). In the evenings he journeys through the portals of his extensive, personal library. When he returns, he immerses himself in his writing, and pursues the scent of his muse.

Editorial Reviews

This book had me from the very first page! It is full of mystery, history, suspense, and conspiracies. I love that it had me constantly guessing who could and could not be trusted. If you are interested in historical mysteries, conspiracies, National Treasure, or Dan Brown novels then this book is definitely for you!

Goodreads - Kaitlyn Bright

If you like conspiracy theories, secret societies, fast pace and non-stop action plot, or simply a fan of novels that unfolds like a movie, you're likely to enjoy The Secret to Heaven. The story kept me reading to find out the secret of the lost Bible.

READ3RZ Re-Vu - N. J.

Known for his poetic prose and debut novel, The Romantic: A Love Story, Alexander's poetic way of writing is inspiring and at times, beautifully executed. This is certainly a novel that captures the imagination and at times, I felt like I was living in a part of a film. Alexander s inspiration came from an article he read about a 1,500-year-old bible that was found in Turkey after government officials had confiscated it from a black market smuggling ring- fascinating!

Book Snail Reviews - Amy Burchill

When I read this book it took me days to come out of it. Angels and Demons is child s play compared to this work. This is one of those books that should go straight to the big screen! It has inspired more conversations in my household than any other book I've ever read, and trust me there are very few I haven t read. While Mr. Alexander has 11 books on Amazon, they deal with very different material. If I were an agent and received the synopsis of this book, I would be on a plane quickly!

Blogs and Books - Pirate Patty

With his dying breath, Lazzaro de Medici whispered, "Expose the secret of heaven" to his one trusted friend: Aiden Leonardo. So with an encrypted letter and an obligation to his older mentor, Aiden evaded the FBI, Chicago PD, and a secret organization to uncover the truth behind his friend's murder. As time begins to run out, Aiden discovers that more than just his life is at stake. The lost bible could uproot the views of every religious group in the world.

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