Michael Karpovage
Author, Crown of Serpents
Fellow Brothers,
My new mystery thriller novel CROWN OF SERPENTS has been described by readers as National Treasure meets The Lost Symbol! The story features a Freemason U.S. Army historian and a famous Masonic battlefield incident that happened during the Revolutionary War in 1779 between an American scout and his British and Indian enemies. Here is the full book teaser below in hopes you will add this novel to your entertainment reading list.
Additionally, I recently conducted a live interview with Masonic Central's blogtalk radio which you can listen to by clicking here.
Fraternally,
Brother Michael Karpovage
Hobasco Lodge No. 716
Ithaca, NY
(Now living in Atlanta, GA)
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CROWN OF SERPENTS: New Mystery Thriller Set Involves Iroquois, Army Depot, White Deer and the Freemasons.
Michael Karpovage's new novel, CROWN OF SERPENTS is a quick-paced mystery thriller that has left readers on the edge of their seat wondering whether it's real or just fiction. Elements of the intricate plot cover Indian sovereignty in New York State, the famed Seneca Army Depot and white deer herd, military history of the 1779 Sullivan Campaign, and a true Masonic battlefield incident outside of Geneseo. Scenes are depicted at real locations across New York State including Old Fort Niagara, Conesus Lake, Rochester, Seneca County, the Catskills, and NYC. Illustrations and maps are included in a 384-page 6x9" large paperback book.
Synopsis:
With the discovery of a campaign journal from an American Revolutionary War officer who fought against the Iroquois Indians, the U.S. Army calls in their top field historian to assess its contents. Jake Tununda, combat vet, half-Seneca Indian and Freemason, is stunned when he gleans from the journal’s cryptic Masonic passages clues to the location of an ancient shaman’s crown once protected by the White Deer Society, a secret cult of his forefathers.
Jake soon realizes why his ancestors’ history was best kept buried. And why peaceful, rural central New York’s Finger Lakes region can be deadlier than any battlefield he had ever faced.
CROWN OF SERPENTS, a mystery thriller set in the former heartland of the Iroquois Empire, takes Jake on a fast-paced hunt to find the elusive crown — and protect it. He teams up with Rae Hart, an alluring state police investigator, as they snake their way across a politically turbulent landscape marked with murder, arson, lies, and deceit. Deciphering codes, digging up war loot, and fending off the henchmen of billionaire Alex Nero, a ruthless Indian casino magnate, Jake and Rae’s survival skills are put to the test. The clues to the crown ultimately lead them deep within sacred Indian caves hidden under the abandoned Seneca Army Depot where the magnitude of the crown’s power is revealed.
CROWN OF SERPENTS author Michael Karpovage is a native of New York and a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology. Michael has worked in the design field for twenty years as an art director and map illustrator. He is also a Freemason and now resides in Atlanta, GA. Flashpoint Quebec was his first novel.
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Reader reviews:
"Crown of Serpents is a compelling novel deeply rooted in the history of the Six Nations Iroquois. It takes place in contemporary times with fully developed characters and a powerful narrative; its author is well versed in the complexity of modern Iroquois life. Far more than a simple mystery the book follows the path of Tony Hillerman's Navajo based novels by providing the reader with remarkable insights into the culture and traditions of the most influential Native nation east of the Mississippi."
- Doug George-Kanentiio, editor, columnist and author from the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation
"Karpovage crafts a story rich in intrigue, history, folklore, and the mystery of the white deer. His myriad of subplots and personalities keeps the reader entranced and on edge, begging for more."
- Dennis Money, Chairman, Seneca White Deer, Inc., Canandaigua, NY
"I just finished the book and Wow!!! I don't want to say too much and ruin it for those who will be reading Crown of Serpents by giving away the details and twists and turns. What a fascinating and thrilling book!! I loved it!! Folks, if you haven't ordered your book yet, you are definitely missing out on a most entertaining novel. And, Michael, if you haven't started writing the sequel yet ~~ get busy!!"
- Kay Carpenter, Willard, NY
"Read the entire book in two sittings. Had to pause occasionally during the first eight-hour readathon to catch my breath. One of the best novels I have ever read! Can’t wait to see the movie! Someone in Hollywood ought to snatch this up pronto!
- Paulette K., Lodi, NY
"Finished reading your book yesterday and loved it! Non-stop action kept my interest up and I couldn’t wait to find the time to get back to reading it. The mystic scene in the blue glowing cave chamber was spellbinding and creepy enough to send chills up my spine. The descriptions were great. I could see the evil in Nero’s eyes."
- Gene Conrad, Berkshire, NY
"Crown of Serpents is a page-turning story with a creative plot backed up with incredible historical tidbits from the author’s extensive research. Karpovage’s careful crafting throughout compares him very favorably with others in the genre such as Follett and Ludlum."
- Sue Lofstrom, Associate Professor of English, Georgia Perimeter College, Atlanta, GA
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Available online at Amazon.com or Barnesandnoble.com
ISBN: 978-0-615-28110-0
Contact:
Michael Karpovage
My new mystery thriller novel CROWN OF SERPENTS has been described by readers as National Treasure meets The Lost Symbol! The story features a Freemason U.S. Army historian and a famous Masonic battlefield incident that happened during the Revolutionary War in 1779 between an American scout and his British and Indian enemies. Here is the full book teaser below in hopes you will add this novel to your entertainment reading list.
Additionally, I recently conducted a live interview with Masonic Central's blogtalk radio which you can listen to by clicking here.
Fraternally,
Brother Michael Karpovage
Hobasco Lodge No. 716
Ithaca, NY
(Now living in Atlanta, GA)
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CROWN OF SERPENTS: New Mystery Thriller Set Involves Iroquois, Army Depot, White Deer and the Freemasons.
Michael Karpovage's new novel, CROWN OF SERPENTS is a quick-paced mystery thriller that has left readers on the edge of their seat wondering whether it's real or just fiction. Elements of the intricate plot cover Indian sovereignty in New York State, the famed Seneca Army Depot and white deer herd, military history of the 1779 Sullivan Campaign, and a true Masonic battlefield incident outside of Geneseo. Scenes are depicted at real locations across New York State including Old Fort Niagara, Conesus Lake, Rochester, Seneca County, the Catskills, and NYC. Illustrations and maps are included in a 384-page 6x9" large paperback book.
Synopsis:
With the discovery of a campaign journal from an American Revolutionary War officer who fought against the Iroquois Indians, the U.S. Army calls in their top field historian to assess its contents. Jake Tununda, combat vet, half-Seneca Indian and Freemason, is stunned when he gleans from the journal’s cryptic Masonic passages clues to the location of an ancient shaman’s crown once protected by the White Deer Society, a secret cult of his forefathers.
Jake soon realizes why his ancestors’ history was best kept buried. And why peaceful, rural central New York’s Finger Lakes region can be deadlier than any battlefield he had ever faced.
CROWN OF SERPENTS, a mystery thriller set in the former heartland of the Iroquois Empire, takes Jake on a fast-paced hunt to find the elusive crown — and protect it. He teams up with Rae Hart, an alluring state police investigator, as they snake their way across a politically turbulent landscape marked with murder, arson, lies, and deceit. Deciphering codes, digging up war loot, and fending off the henchmen of billionaire Alex Nero, a ruthless Indian casino magnate, Jake and Rae’s survival skills are put to the test. The clues to the crown ultimately lead them deep within sacred Indian caves hidden under the abandoned Seneca Army Depot where the magnitude of the crown’s power is revealed.
CROWN OF SERPENTS author Michael Karpovage is a native of New York and a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology. Michael has worked in the design field for twenty years as an art director and map illustrator. He is also a Freemason and now resides in Atlanta, GA. Flashpoint Quebec was his first novel.
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Reader reviews:
"Crown of Serpents is a compelling novel deeply rooted in the history of the Six Nations Iroquois. It takes place in contemporary times with fully developed characters and a powerful narrative; its author is well versed in the complexity of modern Iroquois life. Far more than a simple mystery the book follows the path of Tony Hillerman's Navajo based novels by providing the reader with remarkable insights into the culture and traditions of the most influential Native nation east of the Mississippi."
- Doug George-Kanentiio, editor, columnist and author from the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation
"Karpovage crafts a story rich in intrigue, history, folklore, and the mystery of the white deer. His myriad of subplots and personalities keeps the reader entranced and on edge, begging for more."
- Dennis Money, Chairman, Seneca White Deer, Inc., Canandaigua, NY
"I just finished the book and Wow!!! I don't want to say too much and ruin it for those who will be reading Crown of Serpents by giving away the details and twists and turns. What a fascinating and thrilling book!! I loved it!! Folks, if you haven't ordered your book yet, you are definitely missing out on a most entertaining novel. And, Michael, if you haven't started writing the sequel yet ~~ get busy!!"
- Kay Carpenter, Willard, NY
"Read the entire book in two sittings. Had to pause occasionally during the first eight-hour readathon to catch my breath. One of the best novels I have ever read! Can’t wait to see the movie! Someone in Hollywood ought to snatch this up pronto!
- Paulette K., Lodi, NY
"Finished reading your book yesterday and loved it! Non-stop action kept my interest up and I couldn’t wait to find the time to get back to reading it. The mystic scene in the blue glowing cave chamber was spellbinding and creepy enough to send chills up my spine. The descriptions were great. I could see the evil in Nero’s eyes."
- Gene Conrad, Berkshire, NY
"Crown of Serpents is a page-turning story with a creative plot backed up with incredible historical tidbits from the author’s extensive research. Karpovage’s careful crafting throughout compares him very favorably with others in the genre such as Follett and Ludlum."
- Sue Lofstrom, Associate Professor of English, Georgia Perimeter College, Atlanta, GA
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Available online at Amazon.com or Barnesandnoble.com
ISBN: 978-0-615-28110-0
Contact:
Michael Karpovage