The Expected One (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

" Another Mary Magdalane story - a cheap imitation of the DaVinci Code. Do your self a favor and read something else. "

" A novel about Mary Magdalene in France - a very captivating story. Great read! "

" A captivating tale on the journey to find the truth about Mary Magdalene and her gospels. It is well written and interesting. Very controversial because of it's content and life story of Mary's life with Jesus and how they were married. "

" It's The DaVinci Code on steroids. It really holds ya! "

" Might have made a better short story or novella. Author is trying too hard to build mystery (look at the author photo where she prominently displays a ring...). Premise is good. I was taken in by the claims that it was similar to the Davinci Code. It isn't. "

" Very interesting and informative book about Mary Magdalene and her blood line. Can't wait to read Kathleen McGowan's The Book of Love when it is published "

" Just another in a long line of Divici Code-like books. I actually can't decide if I liked it or not. "

" Having grown up under a patriarchal religious influence, this book was both a engaging read and a liberating experience. It was wonderful to once again feel I, as a woman, was part of herstory. "

" Not nearly as good as it could have been. The writing was rather wooden and the characters didn't come alive. "

" the most interesting book...amazing...beautiful story... "

" This book really screamed Davinci Code knock off to me. Wasn't at all impressed by any of it. "

" For me, this book falls in that delicious category of guilty pleasure beach read. "

" Along the lines of the DaVinci Code, but I liked it more. The plot's inclusion of Jesus' resurrection makes it more in line with my beliefs than the Code. Good story, interesting, and fast paced. "

" An interesting story on the life of Mary Magdeline and her relationship with Jesus and as a disciple. This is the first book in a trilogy. I am intrigued enough that I plan to read the next two books. "

" Is a nice story. Interesting perspective about the bible and Maria Magdalena. It has nice plottwists. Really enjoyed reading it. "

" Entertaining, but is this author serious about herself? "

" Fascinating "DaVinci Code" type book. "

" Interesting interpretation into story of Jesus and Mary Magdalene plus it's suspenseful like the DaVinci Code. Great read! "

" the book is similar to the DaVinci Code - exploring alternative viewpoints/histories of the life of Christ. There are some really odd and formulaic ones out there, but this one was interesting and pretty sweet. There's more of a positive focus on his life rather than on age old conspiracies... "

" I love any book that celebrates red heads and mythology or religion. Add to that McGowan's ability to move seamlessly from current day to ancient times and you've got a real treat. Don't forget mystery, intrigue and romance. A great (quick) read from start to finish. "

" It was exciting, not necessarily well written but fun and interesting, will read the next two. "

" For historic novel lovers and Mary Magdalene fans, this is a don't miss. Fantastic journey of a modern writer to France to uncover secrets about her past life, and the life of Mary Magdalene. Suspenseful, delightful and enchanting. "

" Similar to The Eight by Katharine Neville. Check it out. Now there is a sequel out called "The book of love". "

" Possible the only genre worse than pseudo-historical fiction is pseudo-religious-historical fiction, in particular anything centering about the life of Joshua of Nazareth (The Christ). This book gets a 2 only because it is very well written. "

" I loved The DaVinci Code. This book is better, much better. "

" Not nearly as good as it could have been. The writing was rather wooden and the characters didn't come alive. "

" I enjoyed this book tremendously -- tho written as fiction, there are many things that rang true for me.. it's about a journalist who is drawn into the Mary Magdalene legends. I'm looking forward to McGowan's next book. "

" I love any book that celebrates red heads and mythology or religion. Add to that McGowan's ability to move seamlessly from current day to ancient times and you've got a real treat. Don't forget mystery, intrigue and romance. A great (quick) read from start to finish. "

" Wow - what an intriguing new perspective on the Origins of Jesus and Mary... "

" The Expected One is a novel for all women. Women that was misunderstood, like Mary Magdalene. This novel have similarities with The Da Vinci Code. But I find it less offending when it comes to religious aspects. "

" I thoroughly enjoyed these books. I Love novels in historical settings. The chapter that pertained to the week of the crucifixion of Jesus was very moving! "