A desperate race to find the Ark of the Covenant – and save the world from a devastating Holy War. 


Cairo, Egypt. When the curator of the Museum of Antiquities is slaughtered in a horrific ritual by a group wearing the masks of Ancient Egyptian deities, local authorities ask for help from ARKANE, the agency tasked with investigating religious and paranormal events. Then, in Washington DC, a decapitated Arab body is discovered. The head is placed on the replica Ark of the Covenant along with a chilling message that warns of a terrifying escalation of violence in the Middle East.

ARKANE agent, British-Israeli psychologist Dr Morgan Sierra, must race against time to uncover the real Ark – aware that her nemesis, the vicious mercenary Natasha, is also in the hunt and out for bloody revenge. Morgan travels across Egypt and Jordan, retracing the steps of the Biblical Exodus and following a trail of clues that takes her into the mists of history – and mortal danger…

The third novel in the bestselling ARKANE series, Ark of Blood is a pulse-pounding thriller for fans of Dan Brown and James Rollins. Filled with puzzles, adventure and excitement, it also asks serious questions about the nature of religion…and the beliefs that lie at the very heart of humankind.

Previously published as Exodus.

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“The ‘good versus evil’ theme rampages through the book at a fast pace and draws you in – I found myself staying up late to read ‘one more chapter’ in the desire to find out what happened next!” – Alyson Sheldrake

“It is a truly excellent adventure … not only a struggle between evil and good but a journey deep into the human soul.” – Kathleen W. Hayward

“I lost a lot of sleep staying up nearly all night to read this! I am waiting for the next… with great anticipation.” – PC France

“This book grabs you with the first sentence and does not let you go until the last word.” – RTS

“J.F. Penn has once again given us an adventure story that can hold it’s own against any other I’ve read. As the hero Morgan Sierra races to find the lost Ark of the Covenant, Penn takes the reader on a wild journey through Egypt, the middle East and the Holy Land. The author’s descriptions of these ancient places really bring you into the story and let you feel as if you’re right there with Morgan during her search.” – Scott Aday

“Character development, attention to detail, and a great plot make this book one of those rare finds that you just HAVE to read straight through in one sitting. From its chilling first pages all the way through to its explosive conclusion…I simply can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next.” – John K