The Magus Covenant: The secret that will change the world (The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series Book 1)

The Magus Covenant: The secret that will change the world (The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series Book 1)

by Toni Pike

Crime
Amazon:★★★★4.1(170)
Goodreads:★★★★3.75(80)
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Added on January 12, 2026

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An exciting thriller set in Italy and Europe, for those who like religious thriller books, police thrillers, page turner novels and historical thrillers and mysteries.THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT IS IN PERIL – UNLESS ONE MAN CAN UNCOVER THE TRUTH... Anglican priest Jotham Fletcher is in Rome to give a lecture about Simon Magus, a cult leader, at the church where Magus fell to his death 2,000 years ago.A robed man is pushed from the bell tower of the church at midnight and Jotham becomes the prime suspect. His lover Antonella, an expert on ancient documents, has a shocking secret. Rumours fly about a papyrus scroll. A ruthless Catholic Brotherhood will stop at nothing in their hunt for a hidden sect. And a reclusive billionaire has the chance of a lifetime to get his revenge.Jotham is on the run across Europe. But the body count continues to rise and so does the heat in this non-stop thriller that will leave you breathless.This is Book 1 in The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series – for those who like religious mystery fiction, thrillers about Bible times or Christian thriller series.There are four books in the series, best read in order to enjoy Jotham’s continuing story.Book 1: THE MAGUS COVENANT – The secret that will change the worldBook 2: THE ROCK OF MAGUS – Code Red in the VaticanBook 3: THE MAGUS EPIPHANY – Ancient treasures and a new revelationBook 4: HOLY SPEAR OF MAGUS – The covenant will be fulfilledThe series is also in a box set.Praise for the series:***** I will be reading all the books in this series . This is not just another mediocre conspiracy novel! This is an edge of your seat ride! Don't miss it! – Goodreads reviewer***** “Corruption, conspiracy, lies, deceit, excitement, drama - this series has it all!” – Facebook Book Club reviewer***** “Pike set out to write a thriller of epic proportions and she knocked it out of the park!” – C. Driscoll, Facebook Book Club***** “I highly recommend this adventure series and am looking forward to the next book.” – Terri, Goodreads reviewer.***** “A thriller that will leave you breathless!” – Goodreads reviewer***** “Toni Pike is a master of thrillers.” – Lyn, Facebook Book Club***** “The action is nonstop with many plot twists to keep a firm grip on your attention. Been years since I enjoyed a novel of this magnitude in this genre. – Michael, Goodreads reviewer***** “Fantastic adventure/thriller with the perfect mix of religion and historical facts!” – Book Club reviewer***** "A jackpot on the first pull, it is very, very good. Jotham's Fletcher's character has the potential to become a breath of fresh air in a genre eagerly looking for an Everyman hero." - Facebook Book Club***** “This is a thoroughly enjoyable story full of action and adventure. The plot is well developed, gripping, fast-paced and suspenseful with unexpected twists and turns.” – Story Club reviewer***** “It's an easy read and a page turner from the gruesome death at the start and all the way along with Jotham on his path to an exciting climax.” – Joseph, Goodreads reviewer***** “The plot races along with chase scenes, kidnappings and murders.” – Goodreads reviewer***** “No lack of mystery, thrills, and suspense in this story. Very gripping and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down.” – N. Frank, book reviewer***** “Exciting, interesting and entertaining! I found that I couldn't put it down after a stirring start that continued throughout the entire book.” – Goodreads reviewer

Reader Reviews

★★★★Sarah

The Magus Covenant is the ideal read for fans that love books like The Da Vinci Code.With sort chapters and quite a fast paced storyline, I flew through this book in no time at all.I don't read many books like The Magus Covenant and to be honest I really don't know why as the whole church and religion storyline really fascinates me. The Roman catholic church for one has always been steeped in history with rumours and secrets that will always be something that intrigues many of us.Jotham is on th

★★★★★Bookfan36

Anglican Priest Jotham Fletcher is due to give a lecture about Simon Magnus at the church in Rome where Magnus died. Magnus was the leader of a religious cult that is thought to have vanished around 400 AD. When a mysterious robed man is found murdered at the church not long before the lecture, Jotham becomes the main suspect.As rumours surface about a papyrus scroll mentioning Magnus, things get worse and more dead bodies start to appear. Jotham gets kidnapped and tortured and ends up on the ru

★★★★★Roberta Cheadle

The Magnus Covenant is an exciting thriller that starts of with an unusual and strange murder. From there the excitement and pace just keep increasing, keeping you on the edge of your seat.Jotham Fletcher and his girlfriend, Antonella Pavoni, a lecturer at the University of Rome, arrive at a famous Catholic Church where Jotham is expecting to deliver a lecture about Simon Magnus just in time to view the body of an elderly man in a black cape who may have committed suicide. As an expert on Simon