Brett Nephaeus

THE MOST MIND-BOGGING BOOK SINCE THE DA VINCI CODE!
Have you heard that the quest for the Grail began with King Arthur? Do you think that the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are just a myth? Did you know that a woman was part of the quartet? That’s normal: Rome did everything it could to conceal the origins of the Grail...

The Vatican’s Secret Archives contain the apocryphal gospels (from the Greek cryptos, meaning ＂hidden＂), i.e., those not officially recognized by the Church. The most mysterious of these has finally been revealed: the Gospel according to Joseph of Arimathea.

The man who collected Christ’s blood in Longinus’s helmet had an apocalypse: a revelation, in Greek. He had to set out in pursuit of Longinus, who fled with his helmet and his healing Holy Spear: two possible Grails.

Joseph then formed a group of unstoppable horsemen, consisting of his impetuous son Gilead, Abel the healer, and the enchanting Mary Magdalene. Dissension quickly arose between the two young men...

But others threw themselves into this first race for the Grail: a Kabbalistic sect to which Abel had once belonged, Judas-who hadn’t taken his own life-Simon the Magician, Jesus’ rival who practiced black magic, the Empire, and the Church of Rome. Not to mention creatures straight out of hell!

This is the English edition of the book originally published in French under the title ＂Les Quatre Cavaliers de l’Apocalypse et le Graal - Livre 1: l’Apocryphe de Joseph＂ (the cover is different). RATED 5 STARS BY READERS.

CONVERTED READERS

＂A must-read for all lovers of stories that lift the soul as much as they nourish the mind
A daring quest that combines Christian mystery and esoteric traditions. The author maintains a perfect balance between spiritual gravity and humorous lightness, punctuating his narrative with cinematic battles and breathtaking landscapes.
The hypothesis overturns our traditional view of the legend. This theological audacity, supported by solid argumentation, weaves subtle links between Christian traditions and Arthurian legends.
What stands out in this work is its ability to transform the reader into a researcher. Brett Nephaeus’ fluid writing facilitates total immersion in a universe where biblical monsters and Eastern deities, historical realism and mythological wonder coexist.
A work that transcends genres, somewhere between an adventure novel and a theological treatise. An absolute success that leaves us eagerly awaiting the sequel, as this volume ends on the shores of Britannia.
Fabrice Causapé

＂The best novel since The da Vinci Code!
A novel of absolute finesse, an incredible work of research. At times, it’s impossible to tell where the novel ends and history begins! The author has managed to lose me between reality and fiction, mind and fantasy. A dynamic novel full of twists and turns and suspense. The map explaining the journey of our riders is a real asset. The explanatory notes linking reality to the imaginary are a bonus. I’m a fan and I love it!＂ JB

＂A little gem full of humor and erudition
I highly recommend this book, a kind of biblical alternate history, full of humor, action scenes, mythological creatures, and magnificent landscapes. You won’t be bored for a second, and you’ll learn a lot.＂ Raf Morgane

＂An incredible epic, somewhere between epic fantasy and an ancient western.
I was already familiar with the author’s skill with wordplay and his incredible situations in his previous works, but with this new book, which is less focused on humor, I discovered a fluid writing style and a world of incredible depth! The settings are sumptuous, the characters are believable, the dialogue is fluid, and there are plenty of twists and turns!＂ Gabriel Ashes