An ancient prophecy,
a deadly choice,
and two women who will rewrite the fate of humanity.
The Matriarch Messiah
Mystery of the Matriarchs Book 2
by Maxime Trencavel
Genre: Epic Science Fiction Suspense Thriller
Six months after the
world-shattering events of The Matriarch Matrix, the search for
salvation continues…
The Matriarch Messiah is a
thrilling science fiction adventure that will leave you breathless. This sequel
to The Matriarch Matrix picks up the story six months later,
plunging you deeper into a world of conspiracies, forbidden love, and the fight
for humanity's future.
Zara Khatum, a woman haunted by
ancient visions, finds herself drawn deeper into the heart of a perilous quest.
Guided by a mysterious voice, she seeks to fulfill an ancient prophecy and find
the cavern of blue light - a sanctuary rumored to hold the key to saving humanity.
But the path to salvation is fraught with danger, and Zara is torn between her
destiny and her heart.
A shadowy organization, known as NiQihs, seeks to exploit the power of the
legendary black object, the source of Zara's visions, for their own sinister
ends. They are not alone. The world's superpowers, driven by greed and
ambition, race to control the artifact, threatening to unleash unimaginable
devastation.
Joining Zara in this dangerous pursuit is Rachel Capsali, a brilliant Israeli archaeologist driven by a
personal quest to uncover evidence of Asherah, a forgotten goddess who held a
pivotal place in ancient Israelite faith. Unbeknownst to them, both women are
bound by a shared destiny - a prophecy foretelling the cavern of blue light and
a final, heartbreaking truth: two women will fight to the death, and only one
will save us all.
Adding to the complexity, a passionate triangle forms as Rachel vies for Peter Gollinger's affection, a man
deeply entangled in the ancient mystery. Zara, torn between fulfilling her
destiny and her own feelings for Peter, finds herself caught in a web of
conflicting desires.
As Zara and Rachel navigate a treacherous landscape of hidden agendas,
betrayal, and relentless pursuit, their rivalry for Peter's affections
intensifies. Can love survive the forces that threaten to tear them apart? Will
the quest for salvation lead to a heart-wrenching sacrifice?
Dive into a world where:
*Ancient prophecies
clash with modern technology: Discover a world where ancient legends
are woven into the fabric of a technologically advanced future.
*Intrigue and
betrayal threaten to shatter everything: Uncover a web of
conspiracies, hidden agendas, and deadly secrets.
*A passionate rivalry
for love unfolds: Zara and Rachel's destinies are intertwined, leading
them to a final confrontation where only one will survive, but their struggle
for Peter's love adds another layer of complexity and tension.
*The stakes are
higher than ever before: With the world teetering on the brink of
nuclear war, Zara and Rachel must find the cavern of blue light, uncover the
truth behind the black object, and face the ultimate sacrifice to save
humanity.
The Matriarch Messiah is a must-read for fans of science fiction thrillers with a touch of romance and a dash of the mystical. Prepare to be swept away by a journey where ancient secrets, forbidden love, and the fate of humanity hang in the balance.
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The Matriarch Matrix
Mystery of the Matriarchs Book 1
"The fate of the
world hangs on their choices... The past foretells her future..."
Zara Khatum is a warrior, a
survivor, and a woman fueled by a thirst for vengeance. Haunted by the horrors
inflicted on her and her Kurdish people, she seeks only retribution. But a
hidden legacy, a powerful artifact, and a destiny woven through millennia threaten
to reshape her life and the fate of the world.
Enter Peter Gollinger, a
troubled Californian whose family is bound by an ancient mystery. He's plagued
by dreams, visions of a dark-haired woman he must save. These visions lead him
on a path that intertwines with Zara's, pulling them together in a race against
time to unearth a secret that could alter the course of history.
The Matriarch Matrix is a
whirlwind of adventure that spans centuries and continents. An archeological
and mythical journey back to the world’s oldest temple, Gobekli Tepe, where a
matriarch's legacy lives on in a powerful artifact hidden. Then, leap forward
to a near-future world teetering on the brink of war, where Zara and Peter must
unlock the secrets of their shared past to prevent a devastating conflict.
They'll face ancient curses, dangerous adversaries, and the weight of a history
they barely understand, all while navigating the treacherous landscape of
modern politics and the struggle for peace in the Middle East.
This is a tale of love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Zara, a
woman defined by her strength and resilience, finds herself drawn to Peter, a
man who is both vulnerable and determined. They are two halves of a whole,
destined to complete a quest that began long ago.
Maxime Trencavel's masterful blend of
historical fiction, science fiction, suspense, and romance will keep you on the
edge of your seat. You'll be captivated by Zara's journey, challenged
by the complex themes of faith and destiny, and enthralled by the romance that
blossoms amidst the chaos.
Prepare to be transported to a world where ancient secrets and modern anxieties
collide, where the lines between past and present blur, and where the power of
love may be the only hope for salvation.
"This book is a must-read for fans of intricate, thought-provoking
narratives filled with mystery, adventure, and the timeless power of
love."
"This is a different kind of love story... It's a love story, but not a
romantic love; it’s something deeper, a higher order love."
"The Matriarch Matrix is a unique science fiction adventure that pushes
the boundaries of the of the genre in more than one way."
"It seems to me that very few authors in this genre can craft such
interwoven, parallel plot lines with success, much less a debut author."
Chapter 3
A country can’t be free unless the women are free.
—Abdullah Öcalan, imprisoned leader of the PKK, recognized as a terrorist organization by the US, NATO, and the EU.
Mountains outside Siirt, Turkey
12:40 p.m. GMT−8, May 1, 2021
“He didn’t die in vain, Zara.”
Two dark-haired women stand high, overlooking a green valley, beyond which there is another mountain, and another behind that. These are the northernmost peaks of the Zagros Fold, a 1500-kilometer creation of the Arabic tectonic plate smashing into the Eurasian plate twenty million years ago. They form a crown around the lands known today as the Fertile Crescent, extending from southern Turkey through northern Iraq, along the border with Iran and down to the Red Sea.
But for these two women, the only importance of these mountains is the safe haven they have provided for the people known as Kurds, who have found shelter and safety in these alpines for thousands upon thousands of years. Who until two years ago were the largest ethnic group in the world without a country.
The taller of the two women wears a grey outer gown over a full-length purple dress, black belt, sandals, and headscarf, the latter decorated with colorful embroidered flowers and carefully wrapped around her oval face, tucking away her shoulder-length dark brown hair. On her wrist is a simple wind-up watch. Her almond-shaped dark eyes are fixed on the horizon, where she still sees the village.
“Didn’t he? Die in vain?” replies Zara. “I told my little boy brother not to join the PKK. We needed him at home. He was the last man left in my family. And now, there is only me, my mother, my grandmother, and thank Xwedê, still my great-grandmother.”
Putting her hand around Zara to comfort her is Peri, who in contrast wears a formfitting red cotton top covered by a loose beige sweater, black cotton capri pants, and tan sandals with sequins matching the ones on her sweater. Her
shoulder-length dark brown hair is pulled into a ponytail, with two stylish twists on each side of her face. And on her wrist, at the adamant request of her friend, nothing. No MoxWorld devices at all.
“He died while trying to get the women and children of that village, the one you imagine seeing on the horizon, up into the mountains as government troops searched for the PKK,” Peri states calmly. “He died a hero.”
“And what good are heroes?” Zara laments. “Especially when they are dead.” Zara walks along the mountainside through the lush green vegetation of spring. Patches of red, purple, blue, and yellow flowers litter the landscape. She bends over to pick a number of red ones.
“My mother lined his room with poppies of this color after his death. The color of the blood shed by the men of our family.”
Following her best friend as she walks, as she always has, Peri asks, “Then why did you insist we meet here, if his memory brings back such pain?” “Because you want me to help the Anatolian Kurdish separatists. There is a price one pays. My little boy brother did,” the taller woman replies, her long earlobes peeking out from her headscarf in the gust of wind. “I don’t agree with separatism. I believe we should work out a peaceful solution. One that would better the lives of Kurdish women. Equality for all as we saw in Rojava. Women and men governed together as equals. I want you to think about the consequences of what you ask of me now.”
“They only want your advice. You do not have to take up arms.” “They want my connection to him,” Zara replies, pulling her silk scarf closer around her oval face. She throws her poppies with the wind gust, which sends them flying a hundred meters as if they were little balloons.
Silence as they walk by a more crimson-red set of poppies. Peri bends down and picks some and hands them to Zara.
“I do not like that shade of red,” Zara says as she drops the crimson reminders of “him” and crushes them under her sandal.
“Why do I follow you, Zara?” asks the disturbed Peri. “You are so complicated. Poppies are poppies.”
Maxime has been scribbling stories since grade school, from adventure epics to morality plays. Blessed with living in multicultural pluralistic settings and having earned degrees in science and marketing, Maxime has worked in business and sports, traveling to countries across five continents and learning about cultures, traditions, and the importance of tolerance and understanding. Maxime's second novel, The Matriarch Messiah, was conceived, outlined, written, and edited in different locations in Belgium, including the Turkish and Kurdish neighborhoods of Brussels, in various islands of the Caribbean, in Colombia, in Madrid, Malaga, Mallorca, Spain, London, UK, and on the two coasts of the United States.
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