The Devil's Bible: A Novel

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Shes spent the last seven hundred years hiding in plain sight. But Mouse's past is about to catch up with her.

The Devils Bible. Once considered an eighth wonder of the world, the ancient book is shrouded in mystery. No one knows who wrote it or where it was written. Even dry-boned scholars whisper about the secrets hidden in the book: How it calls to the power-hungry. How it drives people mad. How it was written in the shadows by the hand of the devil himself.

But no one knows the truthno one except Mouse.

Shes been running from the truth at the heart of the Devils Bible for so long that no one even knows her name anymore. She calls herself Emma Nicholasa normal name for a normal college professor living a normal life. But all of it is a lie, and, when forces emerge that threaten to expose her, Mouse has no choice but to take flight once more.

Desperate and on the run, Mouse unexpectedly finds hope in a strangers kindness. But it will take more than hope to win this game of soulsa battle between good and evil set in motion long ago at the birth of the Devils Bible.

Reviews

"Mouse is both strong and vulnerable, constantly struggling with the dark legacy of her father, her own powers, and her efforts to be a good person. This exciting, poignant novel continues the strong opening inBohemian Gospeland leaves room for more in Mouses fascinating world." * Publishers Weekly *
"Carpenters follow-up to her debut novel,Bohemian Gospel, is as richly woven as her first. A terrific follow-up." * Booklist *
"Darkly entertaining. " * Kirkus Reviews *
"Carpenters follow-up toBohemian Gospelis similarly crammed with theological mystery and suspense. The journey through lesser-known landscapes and areas of religious history is absorbing." * Historical Novels Review *
"A strong protagonist in a swift-moving novel that zips to Rome and Prague with several unexpected detours along the way." * Criminal Element *
"Fans of historical fiction with a supernatural bent will thrill to the surprises Carpenter reveals within the ancient parchment pages ofThe Devils Bible." * Chapter 16 *
"Part fantasy, part historical fiction, part mystery and part Dan Brown thriller. Absolutely unputdownable! I can hardly wait for the next installment in Mouses life." -- Eleanor Kuhns, award-winning author of 'A Simple Murder'
"Look out, Dan Brown. Dana Chamblee Carpenter is the angels'''''''''''''''' new champion in the timeless battle between darkness and light.The Devil''''''''''''''''s Bibleis not just a book, but a shining, vibrant tale for the agestold with history and heartthat will have readers both weeping and cheering not only for brave Mouse, but for all of humanity." -- Laura Benedict, author of 'Bliss House' and 'The Abandoned Heart'
"An arresting thriller with historical and literary prowess, defying expectations in every chapter. A remarkable tale of a heroine who transcends her nameMouse is undeniably mighty. She refuses to accept her own boundaries, ignoring rules of both society and science. Superb." -- Erica Wright, author of 'The Red Chameleon'
"The Da Vinci CodemeetsTwilightonly darker, edgier and more literary. Theres an underlying tension with every turn of the page. I really enjoyed it!" -- Oscar de Muriel, author of 'The Strings of Murder'

Author Bio

Dana Chamblee Carpenteris the award-winning author of short fiction that has appeared inThe Arkansas Review, Jersey Devil Press, andMaypop. Her debut novel,Bohemian Gospel,won Killer Nashvilles 2014 Claymore Award. She teaches creative writing and American Literature at a private university in Nashville, TN, where she lives with her husband and two children.