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When investigative journalist Amalia Rose uncovers a blog post claiming the Voynich Manuscript holds the key to a lost matriarchal civilization, she embarks on a thrilling quest with her ex to decipher its true meaning, uncovering shocking connections to the Antikythera Mechanism and ancient Crete that could rewrite history itself.

An UNDECIPHERABLE Manuscript

A Matriarchal Civilization

An Ancient Technology
Decoded is a mind-bending thriller that challenges everything we thought we knew about history, power, and the untold stories of remarkable women. When investigative journalist Amalia Rose stumbles upon a blog post claiming that the enigmatic Voynich Manuscript holds the key to a lost matriarchal civilization, she embarks on a thrilling journey to unravel the cryptic clues and decipher the manuscript's true meaning.

Partnering with her brilliant but frustrating ex-boyfriend, Bastian Ham, Amalia races from the dusty archives of ancient libraries to cutting-edge ocean research facilities. They follow a trail of breadcrumbs left by historical figures like cryptologist Elizebeth Friedman and author Ethel Voynich, uncovering tantalizing clues about a lost civilization, an ancient wisdom tradition, and a powerful psychedelic elixir.

As they delve deeper, Amalia and Bastian stumble into shocking revelations about the Eleusinian Mysteries, the Antikythera Mechanism, and the suppressed history of powerful women. Aided by the Order of the Nine Realms, a secret society of librarians, they must outwit shady government agents, fanatical cults, and Neo-Nazi conspirators at every turn.
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Alternating between Amalia's present-day narrative and glimpses into the ancient past, Decoded explores gender power dynamics, the intersection of science and spirituality, and the enduring search for truth. Real-life luminaries brush shoulders with memorable original characters in a genre-defying narrative that weaves together archaeology, artificial intelligence, and mysticism.

Decoded is a thought-provoking love letter to the unsung heroines of history, raising questions about truth, storytelling, and the importance of preserving marginalized voices. From the streets of New York to the rolling hills of Tuscany and the sun-drenched Greek isles, time is running out—will Amalia and Bastian decipher the code before an ancient wisdom is erased from history forever?
"Decoded" offers readers an enhanced experience, bringing the world of Amalia Rose's investigation vividly to life. It includes selected pages from the Voynich Manuscript, photographs of key archaeological artifacts, portraits of historical figures central to the investigation, maps, notes, and letters The novel is available as color ebook, color or B&W paperback, and premium color hardcover.
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Editorial Review

"What starts as a fun, flirty caper evolves into a thought-provoking exploration that will have your assumptions challenged by real life facts that are stranger than fiction. Blending meticulous research with edge-of-your-seat suspense, Ms. Rose entertains and educates. Decoded is both cerebral and big-hearted. A rare gem!" — Dr. Nikolaos Latsis, director of the Cycladic Archaeological Society.
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