The Abbey, the Witch, and the Prophecy
When Reverend Randall Woodworth discovers a body splayed over Westminster Abbey's Cosmati Pavement, his much older sister is the first one he calls. As a senior archaeologist with witchy tendencies, Dr. Geri Woodworth knows more about very dead bodies than most. She also knows that spirits walk, that demons exist-as do angels who are mostly never around when you need them-and that the Cosmati Prophecy has been predicting the end of the world since 1268. So, why hasn't anyone noticed?
As both a scholar and a witch, Geri knows that this ancient prophecy holds the the world together through the careful warding of those who put the stones in place centuries before. Call them wizards or priests--it doesn't matter when the intent is focused on the preservation of souls, both past and present. Now the powers of this ancient mosaic floor are crumbling, causing fires, floods, plagues, and famines to multiply across the globe. Geri must discover how to repair the Cosmati infrastructure before it's too late. It's a question of restoring the Pavement's invisible shields before the rift expands, opening up the portal to time itself, as well as to all manner of demons and other evil manifestations.
As a scientist, Geri approaches the problem with investigative rigor: who designed the mosaics? Who played the role of evil against the balance of good back in the thirteenth century? In order to tackle this cataclysmic issue, she must return to the moment of the Cosmati's floor's creation in 1268. In other words, she needs to interview the Abbot Ware, the master mason Petrus Odoricus, and King Henry III himself. The fact that they all died over a thousand years ago is a minor obstacle.
Based on comprehensive research, The Cosmati Prophecy is a humorous and exhilarating historical fantasy that will plunge the reader deep into two timelines, with extraordinary characters and a fast-paced plot that can make you laugh even while contemplating the end of the world. And yes, there are special effects. After all, miracles do happen even today.
Based on a true prophecy that has remained partially hidden beneath the feet of every British monarch ever crowned since the 13th century, here is an illuminating glimpse into the medieval mind and heart. The story introduces an engaging, fascinating and very human witch, while delivering hope for the future with plenty of belly laughs along the way.
