The Secret Journey

Literature & Fiction

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Synopsis

Is the Voice Lisa’s Protector or a Predator?

When her father Alexander is murdered, Lisa’s safe, carefree world unravels. At 16, her only escape is to flee from the mayhem and chaos that promises to come crashing down on her very being. From her wicked mother. From her drunken stepbrother. And from the greedy church. The year was 1,000 AD.

Bright and clever, she becomes the eyes and ears of her papa’s many enterprises. Lisa is his confidant and the son he desires as an heir. Afraid for his own daughter’s future, Alexander shares a plan to her to follow upon his death.

Within days of Alexander’s murder, the plan is put into motion. The map created for her has instructions and a special key. It will guide Lisa hundreds of miles from her papa’s villa in Marseilles to Paris, where his business partner Ezra lived.

Her possessions were the tunic on her back, a cloak, Papa’s jeweled dagger, and the coin that he asked her to hide away. And a mysterious voice that forewarns and guides her.

Lisa’s travel mode was her feet.

Her stepbrother follows her in hot pursuit, filled with anger, hate, and revenge. Fredric’s desire is to rightfully assume his inherited status as heir—a status that requires items whose whereabouts only Lisa knows.

Will Lisa get to Paris?
Will Ezra welcome and help her?
Will she discover who killed Papa?
Will the Voice that invades her sleep continue to guide her?
Will she ever feel safe and loved again?

The Secret Journey is Book 1 of the Harmonie Series, followed by Book 2 The Secret Hamlet, Book 3 The Secret Rise, and Book 4, The Secret Awakening.

Brian Barnes retired from the construction industry and combined his love of history with storytelling. The Secret Journey started as a “what if” story and is his debut novel.

Judith Briles is the author of 43 books in the nonfiction genre. The Secret Journey is her first fiction joint adventure with Brian Barnes. Her website is TheBookShepherd.com.

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Author Biography

DR JUDITH BRILES is a book publishing and book marketing expert. She is THE BOOK SHEPHERD. Her 43 books have been translated to 17 languages; sold a combined 1,000,000 in copies and generated in excess of $5,000,000 in revenues from combined book sales and speaking fees. Judith knows publishing inside and out from both the traditional and independent sides. Attend her 2-day Unplugged events-Speaking, Book Publishing & Book Marketing. As an advocate for authors within her blogs, podcasts and speaking engagements--she's the author advocate you want.

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Author Insight

A reveal....and revenge is seeded. How far?

When a mirror is held up unexpectantly and deceit starts to unravel ... how far will someone go as hate builds? The window has opened for Astrid to confirm her hate for Alexander. Will she?

Book Excerpt

The Secret Journey

Alexander stood from his chair and moved to her side. With arms crossed, he leaned forward and stated firmly, “Just because Fredric is a male does not mean he is ready to lead this family ... or any family. He is ill-tempered and thinks only of himself. He does not have the skills to manage anything or anyone. Fredric is more experienced in taverns and brothels than he will ever be with other responsibilities.

“I have grave doubts about him. No son of mine would behave this way.” And then he added, “Fredric does not look like me nor act like me. Perhaps he is not my son.”

Fear flowed through Astrid’s body.

Turning from her, Alexander added, “I will speak to Commander Ramos of the Count’s guard and request that he begin Fredric’s military training. If he does not make a man out of him, no one can. Do not speak of Fredric working with me again. Now, this conversation is over!”

“It is far from over!” Flashing Alexander a hate-filled look, Astrid tossed her head back, and shoved him out of the way as she fled the room.

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Dr Judith Briles

The Secret Journey

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Author Biography

Author Insight

A reveal....and revenge is seeded. How far?

When a mirror is held up unexpectantly and deceit starts to unravel ... how far will someone go as hate builds? The window has opened for Astrid to confirm her hate for Alexander. Will she?

Book Excerpt

The Secret Journey

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