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The Malachi Covenant Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Dee Kelly Jr. (Author), Zura Johnson (Narrator), Stewart Crank (Narrator),
4.6 out of 5 stars 92 ratings

The relics of St. Nicholas are among the most divine and prized possessions in the Christian world, said to hold the power to heal the most incurable diseases and protect those who come in contact with them. Biblical archeologist Maggie Shepherd has the opportunity of a lifetime, a chance to extract and study one of these priceless artifacts buried in the tomb of the man who is now known as Santa Claus. In just a few weeks, on Christmas Eve, the Pope will present the venerated relic of St. Nicholas to the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church in Moscow in the hope of reuniting East and West after a 1,000-year schism.

Driven by rumors of the relic’s legendary power, many people want to control it, including a Russian mob boss who coerces Malachi Popov into stealing it for him before the ceremony. A devout man, Popov wants nothing to do with the evil scheme but his desperate need for money to support his ailing mother leaves him no choice. Once in possession of the miraculous relic, Popov witnesses its awesome power and regrets his action, but before he can set things right, it vanishes.

Not knowing who to trust, both Popov and Maggie set off on a globe-spanning chase to recover the treasured artifact before the world learns it’s missing, and all hope of reuniting the Church is lost. What they don’t know is there are others on their trail who will stop at nothing to keep them from their prize, including murder.

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  1. Listening Length
    10 hours and 31 minutes
  2. Author
    Dee Kelly Jr.
  3. Narrator
    Zura Johnson, see all
  4. Audible release date
    July 25, 2024
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Dreamscape Media
  7. ASIN
    B0D2Z3ZRVR
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 10 hours and 31 minutes
Author Dee Kelly Jr.
Narrator Zura Johnson, Stewart Crank
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date July 25, 2024
Publisher Dreamscape Media
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0D2Z3ZRVR
Best Sellers Rank #192,486 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1,350 in International Mystery & Crime (Audible Books & Originals)
#4,413 in International Mystery & Crime (Books)
#11,783 in Suspense (Audible Books & Originals)

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Customers find this book a thrilling adventure that takes them through twists and turns across Italy and Moscow, with well-developed characters and engaging writing style that immerses readers in the settings. Moreover, they appreciate its thought-provoking content and find it hard to put down, with one customer noting how it leads readers through a wide range of cultures.

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22 customers mention "Intrigue"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's intrigue, describing it as a fast-paced tale that takes readers through twists and turns across Italy and Moscow, keeping them drawn in suspense.

"...What a gem! Wonderful story chalked full of intrigue and suspense, wonderfully-drawn characters, exotic locales, and rich history...." Read more

"...to include not only grand, action-packed characters and stories throughout the novel (like a Russian mob boss and murder) but also very normal and..." Read more

"...deliver on fast paced, international intrigue from a new lens, historical facts, sense of place - in interesting places - and sympathetic characters..." Read more

"Very well developed story and characters. Interesting read and compelling story. I'm ready for the sequel!" Read more

20 customers mention "Readability"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a great and fun read, with one customer noting how it captures the reader's attention.

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11 customers mention "Character development"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...The dialogue is more realistic, the characters are more likable, and the story is more plausible. Kelly has outdone himself...." Read more

"...The author manages to include not only grand, action-packed characters and stories throughout the novel (like a Russian mob boss and murder) but..." Read more

"...historical facts, sense of place - in interesting places - and sympathetic characters, he delivers an overarching message of hopefulness the world..." Read more

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11 customers mention "Writing style"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted with authentic descriptions of places, and one customer notes how it leads readers through a wide range of cultures.

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4 customers mention "Thought provoking"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking, with one mentioning its engaging prose and another noting it keeps readers engaged.

"...The Malachi Covenant provides both thrilling adventure and thought-provoking prose. I'm looking forward to Dee Kelly, Jr.'s next book." Read more

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  • Scott Brian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easily a candidate for best book of the year so far.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
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    I’m not big on writing reviews, but I couldn’t let this one pass by. What a gem! Wonderful story chalked full of intrigue and suspense, wonderfully-drawn characters, exotic locales, and rich history. Like most books of this genre, the comparisons to The DaVinci Code are inevitable, but The Malachi Covenant more than stands on its own. The dialogue is more realistic, the characters are more likable, and the story is more plausible. Kelly has outdone himself. If it’s not too much to ask, a sequel would be grand!
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  • JWisenberg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best read of 2024
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024
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    I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Malachi Covenant - it is my favorite book of 2024. The author manages to include not only grand, action-packed characters and stories throughout the novel (like a Russian mob boss and murder) but also very normal and personal moments (like when we are first introduced to the character of Maggie, who ponders whether it is time to give Botox a try as she reflects on how her appearance has changed since her childhood days in Vermont). The Malachi Covenant provides both thrilling adventure and thought-provoking prose. I'm looking forward to Dee Kelly, Jr.'s next book.
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  • Sara R
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
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    The Malachi Covenant is a must read! Not only does Kelly deliver on fast paced, international intrigue from a new lens, historical facts, sense of place - in interesting places - and sympathetic characters, he delivers an overarching message of hopefulness the world could use. Here’s hoping the book gets made into movie!
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  • Vickie A. Carson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024
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    Very well developed story and characters. Interesting read and compelling story. I'm ready for the sequel!
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  • Mona Bailey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
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    I highly recommend "The Malachi Covenant" if you like good mysteries. I loved the setting in Italy and Russia. Having been to both countries, I could picture where they were in each scene. And even if you haven't traveled there, the descriptions will immerse you in the settings.

    When I picked up the book, I was thinking that it was really thick and would take me lots of time to read. Wrong! I couldn't put it down. I finished in less than a week.

    Excellent story, setting, and characters. Good job, Dee Kelly! I hope you're working on another one.
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  • jack douglas jr.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A page-turner!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024
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    Great book, one that keeps you thinking about the plot even after you close the covers. Hopefully a movie is next.
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  • Searchbill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024
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    Great entertainment and a quick read! Maggie and Popov came to life off the pages as real characters with past mistakes who took a chance at redemption. I also got a feel for the beauty of Russia at Christmas due to the author's knowledge of the places described. Did the relic around which much of the story revolves have real supernatural powers? Dee Kelly leaves that decision up to the reader. I read the hardback, but now that the audio version is available, I'd like to hear the Russian pronunciations.
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  • DrummerDan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super riveting and interesting story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2024
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    I loved the book! Read it on vacation and could barely put it down. I’m a big reader and The Malachi Covenant was as good as my favorite books I’ve read. I highly recommend this intriguing book and look forward to more from Dee Kelly Jr. He’s a masterful writer!
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