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Oxford educated, British born J.F.Penn has traveled the world in her study of religion and psychology. She brings these obsessions as well as a love for thrillers and an interest in the supernatural to her writing.
Her fast-paced ARKANE thrillers weave together historical artifacts, secret societies, global locations, violence, a kick-ass protagonist and a hint of the supernatural.
Her Sin series of short stories based on Dante’s Inferno include a dark tale with homage to H.P.Lovecraft, a post-apocalyptic rescue mission and a quest into the Arctic north.
J.F.Penn is currently working on Desecration, a crime thriller that delves into the world of body modification, corpse art and teratology.
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Bestsellers in Thriller and Action/ Adventure
Pentecost, Prophecy and Exodus are available now in print and ebook formats at Amazon and all online bookstores.
Pentecost, ARKANE #1
Pentecost is a fast-paced, action-adventure thriller with high body count and graphic scenes of violence.
A power kept secret for 2000 years. A brotherhood broken by murder. A woman who stands to lose everything.
Forged in the fire and blood of martyrs, the Pentecost stones have been handed down through generations of Keepers who kept their power and locations secret.
Until now.
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Prophecy, ARKANE #2
The prophecy in Revelation declares that a quarter of the world must die and now a shadowy organization has the ability to fulfill these words. Can one woman stop the abomination before it’s too late?
From the catacombs of Paris to the skeletal ossuaries of Sicily and the Czech Republic, Morgan Sierra and Jake Timber must find the Devil’s Bible and stop the curse being released into the world before one in four are destroyed in the coming holocaust. Because in just seven days, the final curse will be spoken and the prophecy will be fulfilled.
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Exodus, ARKANE #3
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…
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Am loving your ARKANE series, can’t wait for the third one. Keep them coming
Thanks so much Terri – I’m glad you’re enjoying them. Exodus is almost into 2nd draft
I have just finished both your books. They were fantastic – the best read I have had for a long time.
When is the next one being released?? I can’t wait.
Hi Pam,
Thanks so much for your kind comments – I’m so glad you enjoyed the books!
If you haven’t already, you can sign up here for notification of the Exodus release. I am expecting it to be later this year.
http://joannapenn.com/arkane/
Thanks, Joanna
Joanna, I absolutely LOVE your books. I am anxiously awaiting the next one. The way you mix historical facts into the fiction of your stories is fascinating to me. Hurry up and get the next one ready……I am tingling with anticipation!!!!
Thanks so much Jane! I’m so glad you enjoy the factual stuff, it’s what fascinates me too. What’s amazing is how fact seems to support the fiction
So I just read Pentecost and Prophesy back-to-back in a few days. I really enjoyed them both. As a fan of Rollins and Berry, you are right there with them. Now, not to put te pressure on, but when is the next ARKNE book coming out. Thanks for the entertainment.
Thanks so much Bill. I’m glad you loved the books. I was planning to have Exodus out in October but because the first two are with an agent and we’re looking at traditional publishers, it may be delayed. Either way, Exodus is definitely coming … it focuses around the hunt for the Ark of the Covenant as the Middle East counts down to a religious war … and then the next one will be set in Spain and focus around Kabbalah. If you sign up for the newsletter then you’ll be notified when they are released! Thanks again for your support.
Hi Joanna,
Just finished both books! Great reads…looking forward to Exodus! I too love to read historical fiction especially about secret societies and ancient civilization…you put it perfectly, ancient mystery, modern thrill!
Thanks Kathy – it seems we share some obsessions! I’ll let you know when Exodus is ready to go
Have read both “Prophecy” and “Pentecost.” Can’t wait to read “Exodus.” It sounds really good. I couldn’t put them down once I started reading. The only bad part was coming to the end. Will definitely read them again.
Thanks Darlene, I’m so glad you enjoyed the books – Exodus coming soon!
Just finished Exodus and it was your best yet, I can’t wait to read your next project. You are one of my favourite authors and I read about one book a week so I am very fussy with my reading selection.
Hope you have a nice break after the release of Exodus but don’t be to long as I am counting the days till your next novel.
PS I love the arkane characters so I hope you are not planning on killing them off too soon.
Cheers
Philip Redford
Queensland,Australia
Thanks Philip, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the books and I value the time you spend reading them! I definitely have a rough plan for 7 in the ARKANE series, so don’t worry, no major character deaths as yet … minor characters, perhaps! I am also writing a new series with a slightly different focus so I hope you’ll find that just as engaging. Thanks, Joanna
Joanne, just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your arcane serIes. James Rollins is one of if not my most favorite author and I have to say he has strong competion coming from you. On November 2, I lost the love of my life, 42 years of marriage, and Parkinson’s took him from me. The Lord and my children,grandchildren, family and friends have all been gracious in supporting me in this difficult time, but I love to read and a good writer like yourself helps to keep the loneliness at bay on these long winter nights! Please keep them coming as your characters become good friends Whom I can sit back and enjoysharing their adventures. Thanks again and God Bless! Chris Borszcz
Thanks so much for your kind words Chris, and I love James Rollins too. He is one of my writing idols so I’m glad you find my books have a resonance with his. I’m so sorry about the loss of your husband, and I hope you can continue to find some solace in reading. I’ll be back with more in 2013!
As you are a new novelist Joanna, I’m a fairly new Kindle reader, or any type of book format for that matter
. At 64, until buying the kindle, The amount of books I’ve read over the years until this past year you could count on two hands. I’ve read all three in your Arkane series and have to say that I’m still looking for my niche’ in what I will favor reading. You will remain at the top of my list as you take the time to research and bring not only a fast paced story line to your writing but an educational fact filled history also. I will continue to read your books, (4 w/ 3 more ) in the works? I am going to sign up for future release notifications and look forward to your writings. The very best of luck for you and your friends and helpful relatives in your new career.
From across the pond,
John
Hi John, and thank you so much for reading my books, and I’m thrilled you have enjoyed them all so far. I shall have to speed up the writing to keep up with your new fiction habit! I’m glad you appreciate the research aspect of the books too as it makes my writing process so enjoyable. I love to weave in enough to make the story as real as possible.
You might enjoy the James Rollins Sigma series as well. I love his books!
P.S. I also love my Kindle and devour books on the device, it is so handy
I have read all 3 books in the series they are just amazing. You can’t put it down once you start reading it. I love these books and Joanna’s writing is just amazing. I am looking forward to her next book. It can’t come out too soon like right now would be great. Anxiously waiting write quickly Joanna.
Hi Darlene, thanks so much for your kind words. I’m thrilled you enjoy the books! I’ll be back into the ARKANE series soon, so you’ll have some more in mid 2013. Watch this space!
Thanks so much for your blog! I love The Creative Penn, and you are a source of inspiration, encouragement and great ideas.I’m working on overcoming my paralyzing terror of writing and finding your blog has been the definite trigger. Please keep up with the wonderful work!
All best,
MyG
PS:
BTW, I’ve read your next book will be set in Spain… that’s where I’m from and live, so if I might be of help… just ask!
Thanks Myriam, I appreciate your offer and will let you know if I have any questions. ARKANE #4 will have scenes around Granada, Cordoba and Seville for sure
I have now read all three books and have found the inner explorer in me stirred by the descriptions of the locations for the stories. Well written and constructed plots that have that cant put down quality .Well done
Hi Joanna
Congratulations on the Kobo promotion! Well Done You!!!
Kind regards, Debra
PS I also know you are very focused and disiplined, two very important keys to success.
Penticost was awesome. I rushed to download the next two in series.