THE REINCARNATIONIST
M.J. Rose
Mira
Thriller
ISBN-10: 0778324206
ISBN-13: 9780778324201

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THE REINCARNATIONIST is equal parts modern-day thriller, historical fiction and love story. With one foot in present-day Rome and New York and another in Rome some 1,600 years ago, my story is about two worlds consumed by the fires of intrigue and passion.

Photojournalist Josh Ryder survives a terrorist’s bomb, only to be haunted by near hallucinatory memories of a past life in Rome as a pagan priest whose dangerous congress with Sabina, one of the Vestal Virgins, poses a transgression so serious the lovers will face a certain death if exposed. Scents of jasmine and sandalwood and images of furtive liaisons and violence descend on Josh at will, pulling him to an ancient yet strangely familiar Roman burial chamber harboring the remains of a woman clutching a wooden box.

A trail of present-day murders takes us deeper into a labyrinth at whose heart lies the enigma of a collection of ancient gems or memory stones whose origins trace back to both ancient Egypt and India. The stones’ promise to "assist the wearer in reaching his next incarnation" sets the ancient and modern worlds on a collision course.

The questions of who we are cannot be asked without first asking who we were. And I’ve tried to answer that using my own research into reincarnation theory - as well as the tenets and writings of those who have studied and believed in reincarnation over thousands of years.

THE REINCARNATIONIST © Copyright 2008 by M.J. Rose. Reprinted with permission by Mira. All rights reserved.

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Critical Praise

"Rose's engrossing thriller effortlessly leaps to and fro through the centuries. Dramatic suspense and intriguing characters expertly set the stage for this first in a series."

--- Starred Review, Library Journal

"A breakneck chase across the centuries. Fascinating and fabulous."

--- NYT Bestselling Author David Morrell

"THE REINCARNATIONIST is a riveting thriller - smart, original, and so well written. Rose hooks you on the first pages of the book, where current-day murders pull the reader into ancient secrets and shocking revelations, and keeps you turning till the stunning denouement."

--- NYT Bestselling Author Linda Fairstein

"Both unnerving and mesmerizing, THE REINCARNATIONIST by M.J. Rose will excite anyone who's ever had the slightest curiosity about past lives. From ancient Rome's priests to modern Manhattan's art collectors, the story is packed with unforgettable characters, breath-taking drama, and fascinating research, cementing M.J. Rose's reputation as a master storyteller. Pick your millenium, folks. You're in for a timeless ride."

--- Gayle Lynds, author of THE LAST ASSASSIN

"M.J. Rose delivers a tale that goes beyond chills and thrills. A bit different from her usual fare or anyone elses’ ---- it's a delight of intrigue with a clever twist. Not a disappointing page."

--- Steve Berry, author of THE TEMPLAR LEGACY

"THE REINCARNATIONIST carves its own unique niche in fiction. It’s is a compelling, ferocious read, an intelligent thrill ride, intricately plotted, with enough twists to keep the reader firmly in M.J. Rose's grasp."

--- Robert Ferrigno, author of PRAYERS FOR THE ASSASSIN

"THE REINCARNATIONIST by M.J. Rose has got to be one of the most original and exciting novels I’ve read in a long time, with a premise so delicious I’m sick with envy I didn’t think of it myself. The novel’s exhilarating story sweeps the reader across the centuries, from ancient Rome to the present day, with stops in between. It will open your mind to some of the incredible mysteries of the past and the greatest secrets of existence. THE REINCARNATIONIST is more than a page-turner—it’s a page-burner. Don’t miss it."

--- Douglas Preston, co-author of THE BOOK OF THE DEAD

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