The Expected One

I am not a professional critic, nor an historian, and you won't find me writing any other reviews even though I am a voracious reader. But this is too important and very meaningful to me and potentially to others who decide whether to read Kathleen McGowan's books. This is the first book I have ever read that caused me to get goose bumps. It comes down to whether the words and ideas resonate with your heart or not. If... Read Full Review

When I first picked it up, I thought it was just another one of those Da Vinci code wannabes. I'll have to admit though that I loved the more "magical" (for lack of a better word) approach this book took. There was still the intelligent combination of history and religion...but it had this really emotional/spiritual approach that I enjoyed. I loved how the current events of maureen was interwoven with the "true story" of... Read Full Review

After reading 'THE DAVINCI CODE' a few years ago I became very interested in the various theories surrounding the relationship between Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene. However, with the emergence of so many religious thrillers I was a bit wary when I received 'THE EXPECTED ONE'in the mail. I did not want to read a 'DAVINCI CODE' clone, but the premise sounded interesting so I decided to go ahead and read it, and to my surprise... Read Full Review

This book is absolutely wonderful in this new age of bringing hidden truths into the open. For someone who likes a good novel, simply for a good read, its great. For those whom like to consider alternative truths, its great. An all around great read, whatever your personal truth is. I picked it up and absolutely could not put it down.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I would not presume to know the truth or fiction of the premise, to me it was irrelevant. However reviewed as a novel (fictional), it was well written, entertaining and thought provoking. I loved reading it and am looking forward to the next book in the story line.