The Invasion of Heaven

Part One of the Newirth Mythology

By: Michael B. Koep

Narrated by: Gabrielle de Cuir, John Rubinstein, Stefan Rudnicki

Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

Psychologist Loche Newirth becomes hunted when he sees a painting that opens a window onto the afterlife. An ancient order of men seeking to control the art pursue him across the world, through centuries, into madness, and beyond. The first part of Michael B. Koep's the Newirth Mythology The Invasion of Heaven is mystery, adventure, myth, betrayal, murder, and madness.

Loche Newirth wonders if it was his fall: The 50-foot drop from the rocky cliff to the icy water below. Is this why he has been hallucinating? Or is it because one of his clients is dead, or his mentor has gone mad, or that his wife is leaving him? He can't bring himself to believe what he has been seeing. Insane things like a massive, searching eye. He sees it in the water below the cliff. He sees it in mirrors, on walls: A massive, crystal blue iris and fathomless pupil there in the center of his life, looking at him.

To find the answer, Loche pens the recent events of his life into a book and leaves the work behind for his mentor Doctor Marcus Rearden to interpret. As Rearden reads he plunges into the harrowing depths of Loche's reality: His loss of a client, the discovery of an unknown past, an ancient conflict over possession of the human condition, the awesome reality of the gods walking among us, and the crimes of humanity invading the hope that lies beyond the grave.

And along the way, Loche tells of unforgettable characters: The torn and manic housewife that teeters on the edge of sanity, and a depressed, swashbuckling swordsman that believes he is over 600 years old, the stoned and prolific painter and his perilous work he must keep secret, and the beautiful business woman that abandons her life's work for a love she never expected.

©2016 Michael B. Koep (P)2019 Blackstone Publishing

Astoundingly fascinating

Confusing, but beautiful. it never ceased to be captivating, and even when the veil is pulled away, there are always more secrets.

Mixed feelings about this one.

The "starting with the ending" mechanic, along with the reading the character's story from within the story was a bit confusing. There are also several zig-zagging twists that I didn't especially like towards the end. Over all, the story was ok... but not great. And while the narrators did a wonderful job (Stefan's voice is AMAZING)... there are some very noticeable cuts in the recording where different recording sessions didn't match up well. I'm not sure it's worth investing the time and money in the other 3 novels.

Interesting premise, but a bit ponderous at times.

Reminded me of the Jane Roberts books of the early ‘70s. The Teachings of Seth and that Oversoul Number 7 sort of thing.
I think I’m over wishing these sorts of intuitive powers were really possible and find it just depressing that humans will never achieve this level of awareness and one-ness with the universe.

Not my favorite book

The narrators have always been very good story tellers. I struggled to follow this book and to figure out what it was about and when I finally did, I struggled to care. I doubt I'll listen to the rest of the series.... assuming there is one.....yeah, I don't care.

Great Story

Not like your typical psychological thriller. Very imaginative and well written. Shockingly unique story.

Could stop listening. Excellent writing!

I still struggle a bit when changing readers, since the reader performs all the characters though they are supposedly used to focus a particular main character. Stefan is great! Otherwise, a fantastic story & audiobook!!

holy crap it's a great book!

loved it, craved more of it. writing and performance was amazing. can't wait to read the next one

wow completely didn't see ending coming.

story twists and turns ups and downs then wait what 180 down a rabbit hole im hooked on to the next book in the series

Mind-blowing

Excellent but not a casual read. Reminds me of very old school sci-fy. Interested in seeing where this goes.

No what I expected.

The story was riveting but not what I expected or typically like. The title led me to believe there would be more of the real God and Heaven. The ending was kinda good but not totally. Would not listen to this again.