The 49th Mystic (Paperback) + Rise of the Mystics (Paperback)
The 49th Mystic (Paperback) + Rise of the Mystics (Paperback)
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Long-time fans and readers agree: of the 40+ stories Ted Dekker has written, this one story told in two novels just might be his best. Dive deep and see why. 

It all begins with The 49th Mystic, a wild quest that will draw you in and refuse to let go until you turn the final page of Rise of the Mystics (Book Two).

Two books. Two worlds. One story that changes everything.

Includes:

  • The 49th Mystic (Paperback)
  • Rise of the Mystics (Paperback)

About Beyond the Circle:

Some say the great mystery of how one can live in two worlds at once died with Thomas Hunter many years ago. Still others that the gateway to that greater reality was and is only the stuff of dreams.

They are wrong. In the small town of Eden, Utah, a blind girl named Rachelle Matthews is about to find out just how wrong.

When a procedure meant to restore Rachelle's sight goes awry, she begins to dream of another world so real that she wonders if Earth might only be a dream experienced when she falls asleep in that reality. Who is a simple blind girl to have such strange and fantastic dreams?

She's the prophesied one who must find and recover five ancient seals--in both worlds--before powerful enemies destroy her. If Rachelle succeeds in her quest, peace will reign. If she fails, both worlds will forever be locked in darkness.

So begins a two-volume saga of high stakes and a mind-bending quest to find an ancient path that will save humanity. The clock is ticking; the end rushes forward.

Ready? Set? Dream.

 

Long-time fans and readers agree: of the 40+ stories Ted Dekker has written, this one story told in two novels just might be his best. Dive deep and see why.

It all begins with The 49th Mystic, a wild quest that will draw you in and refuse to let go until you turn the final page of Rise of the Mystics (Book Two).

Two books. Two worlds. One story that changes everything.

Includes:

  • The 49th Mystic (Hardcover)
  • Rise of the Mystics (Paperback)

About Beyond the Circle:

Some say the great mystery of how one can live in two worlds at once died with Thomas Hunter many years ago. Still others that the gateway to that greater reality was and is only the stuff of dreams.

They are wrong. In the small town of Eden, Utah, a blind girl named Rachelle Matthews is about to find out just how wrong.

When a procedure meant to restore Rachelle's sight goes awry, she begins to dream of another world so real that she wonders if Earth might only be a dream experienced when she falls asleep in that reality. Who is a simple blind girl to have such strange and fantastic dreams?

She's the prophesied one who must find and recover five ancient seals--in both worlds--before powerful enemies destroy her. If Rachelle succeeds in her quest, peace will reign. If she fails, both worlds will forever be locked in darkness.

So begins a two-volume saga of high stakes and a mind-bending quest to find an ancient path that will save humanity. The clock is ticking; the end rushes forward.

Ready? Set? Dream.

 

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TED DEKKER is a New York Times bestselling thriller author. Heralded as a "master of suspense" by Library Journal, Dekker has sold millions worldwide, establishing himself as one of the most widely recognized author brands.

He began his career writing fantasy novels that explored spirituality (Black, Red and White) and has since become a major force in the mainstream fiction arena with his recent thrillers, "Adam," "Thr3e," "Skin," "Obsessed," "BoneMan's Daughters," which landed in the #10 on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list in 2009, and "The Bride Collector". Dekker has been honored with a Christy Award as well as a Gold Medallion Award for Best Fiction. "Thr3e" and his novel "House" became feature films.

Dekker was born to missionaries and grew up among cannibals of Indonesia, and his peculiar upbringing gives him a unique perspective outside the cultural bubble, allowing him the freedom to share provocative insights in his fiction. After leaving Indonesia, Dekker graduated from a multi-cultural high school and took up permanent residence in the United States, earning his B.A. in philosophy and religion, and then went into business.

In the early nineties, Dekker decided to pursue his desire to write fiction, selling his company, moving his family to the mountains of western Colorado, and writing full-time. Two years and three books later his first novel, a supernatural thriller called Heaven's Wager, was published. Dekker proceeded to write 6 more supernatural thrillers, rising to the top of many bestsellers lists and earning himself critical acclaim and legions of fans. "Thr3e" heralded his launch into mainstream fiction and was followed by "Obsessed," "Skin," "Adam," and "BoneMan's Daughters," all of which hit the New York Times bestseller list.

Ted Dekker's fans are comprised of readers of all ages, backgrounds, and belief systems who love his compulsively readable stories, authentic characters, and universal and relatable themes that he explores from a unique point of view.

REVIEWS

Customer Reviews

Based on 49 reviews
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J
J.S.
Mind Blowing and Powerful

I feel like I learn more about God than I do with any purely theological books. The creativity and the story and just so entertaining I can’t stop reading. Love these books and any circle series related books.

L
Lynette Fowlston
Very Interesting Read

Read both of the books, very interesting read. Kept be well enthroned throughout both of them

S
Sheila Kmoch
Great read!

It was so good, I had to buy another one for a friend!

O
Orland
The 49 Mystic and Rise of the Mystics Book Reviews

I gave these 2 books to my daughter as an assignment over Christmas. This is her review.

Analysis and Commentary on the 49th Mystic and the Rise of the Mystics
Ted Dekker’s [currently] duology featuring The 49th Mystic and the Rise of the Mystics is a beautiful story akin to a pilgrim’s progress of a sort as the main character, Rachell, goes on an ultimate journey towards self actualization of her bound identity and calling to be the light of Christ, Inchristi, as they would call it in this novel. Capturing the complexity of the human brain, perception, and the neuroscience behind the power of fear and love, Dekker brilliantly ties these ideas together using scientific perspective as well as integrating ideologies from Scripture itself, to reinforce the ideology that God, “Elyon,” is love and there is no fear in love– all the fear that humanity is subjected to means nothing because God is the infinite light that redeems us of all our sin and is unaffected by the constant polarity that is witnessed in the world today.
Rachelle’s journey is an inspiration to us all as her character develops throughout as she seeks the truth uncovered by the seals she is tasked to unveil– as she encounters several beautiful truths about God and who our identities are in Him. Through the seals we learn that God is infinite light unaffected by the finite abstractions of this world. In finding the second seal, we learn that we are the lights of the world! Further, in obtaining the third seal, it is determined that our journey is to see the light in the darkness– when all is beyond hope, there is always hope in the infinite light who loves us with a love of unimaginable heights. Additionally, through the Fourth Seal, Rachelle finds that to Surrender is the means to seeing the light and being the light Inchristi that we were meant to be. Lastly, but most powerfully, as she fulfills the prophecy as the 49th mystic: “to show them the way beyond fear in this life.”
Overall, I loved both of these books, and treasure how they brought in the psychology and neuroscience to bring understanding to humanity as we are today. Specifically, I was drawn to the diction that was used to describe abstract concepts in an eloquent and understandable way. For example, the concept described as Metanoia, which I believe is inspired by the concept of neuroplasticity, was used throughout the story as it involves “changing your cognitive perception of your reality or “rewiring one’s mind” to not “conforming to the patterns of the world we see,” but to theoretically do what was once perceived impossible— such as walking on water. I loved how it was integrated and used to help change my own perspective. I also thought the way polarity metaphorically represents the two opposing abstract powers– fear and love– which coexist where the cation seems to represent the positive (+) force of love and the opposing anion represents the negative (-) force of fear, both powers that greatly influence the human experience. Lastly, on the different streams of consciousness and the shifting between narrators, as specially as Rachelle navigates her modern day world (Utah, 2038) and her real dream world (Other World), I loved the vibrancy of the different story lines that really helped to keep the story going. Consequently, overall, I give this series:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Au Revoir.
The End.

B
Beth Milholin

The 49th Mystic (Paperback) + Rise of the Mystics (Paperback)

Customer Reviews

Based on 49 reviews
98%
(48)
2%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
J
J.S.
Mind Blowing and Powerful

I feel like I learn more about God than I do with any purely theological books. The creativity and the story and just so entertaining I can’t stop reading. Love these books and any circle series related books.

L
Lynette Fowlston
Very Interesting Read

Read both of the books, very interesting read. Kept be well enthroned throughout both of them

S
Sheila Kmoch
Great read!

It was so good, I had to buy another one for a friend!

O
Orland
The 49 Mystic and Rise of the Mystics Book Reviews

I gave these 2 books to my daughter as an assignment over Christmas. This is her review.

Analysis and Commentary on the 49th Mystic and the Rise of the Mystics
Ted Dekker’s [currently] duology featuring The 49th Mystic and the Rise of the Mystics is a beautiful story akin to a pilgrim’s progress of a sort as the main character, Rachell, goes on an ultimate journey towards self actualization of her bound identity and calling to be the light of Christ, Inchristi, as they would call it in this novel. Capturing the complexity of the human brain, perception, and the neuroscience behind the power of fear and love, Dekker brilliantly ties these ideas together using scientific perspective as well as integrating ideologies from Scripture itself, to reinforce the ideology that God, “Elyon,” is love and there is no fear in love– all the fear that humanity is subjected to means nothing because God is the infinite light that redeems us of all our sin and is unaffected by the constant polarity that is witnessed in the world today.
Rachelle’s journey is an inspiration to us all as her character develops throughout as she seeks the truth uncovered by the seals she is tasked to unveil– as she encounters several beautiful truths about God and who our identities are in Him. Through the seals we learn that God is infinite light unaffected by the finite abstractions of this world. In finding the second seal, we learn that we are the lights of the world! Further, in obtaining the third seal, it is determined that our journey is to see the light in the darkness– when all is beyond hope, there is always hope in the infinite light who loves us with a love of unimaginable heights. Additionally, through the Fourth Seal, Rachelle finds that to Surrender is the means to seeing the light and being the light Inchristi that we were meant to be. Lastly, but most powerfully, as she fulfills the prophecy as the 49th mystic: “to show them the way beyond fear in this life.”
Overall, I loved both of these books, and treasure how they brought in the psychology and neuroscience to bring understanding to humanity as we are today. Specifically, I was drawn to the diction that was used to describe abstract concepts in an eloquent and understandable way. For example, the concept described as Metanoia, which I believe is inspired by the concept of neuroplasticity, was used throughout the story as it involves “changing your cognitive perception of your reality or “rewiring one’s mind” to not “conforming to the patterns of the world we see,” but to theoretically do what was once perceived impossible— such as walking on water. I loved how it was integrated and used to help change my own perspective. I also thought the way polarity metaphorically represents the two opposing abstract powers– fear and love– which coexist where the cation seems to represent the positive (+) force of love and the opposing anion represents the negative (-) force of fear, both powers that greatly influence the human experience. Lastly, on the different streams of consciousness and the shifting between narrators, as specially as Rachelle navigates her modern day world (Utah, 2038) and her real dream world (Other World), I loved the vibrancy of the different story lines that really helped to keep the story going. Consequently, overall, I give this series:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Au Revoir.
The End.

B
Beth Milholin

The 49th Mystic (Paperback) + Rise of the Mystics (Paperback)