William F. Mann is Supreme Grand Master of the Sovereign Great Priory, Knights Templar of Canada. He was the Grand Archivist of this select Masonic Order when he discovered the long-lost Pike letters in the Grand Chancellery's files. He is also a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason, a VIII degree Rosicrucian, and a Knight Companion of the Red Cross of Constantine. Author of The Knights Templar in the New World, The Templar Meridians, and Templar Sanctuaries in North America, he lives in Milton, Ontario, Canada.
This exciting, intrigue-filled treasure hunt will entertain, educate, and, for those who look deeper into the Pike letters, reveal incredible, soon-to-be-revealed true historical treasure the world needs to hear. * Scott F. Wolter, forensic geologist and host of America Unearthed * A thrilling fast-paced novel. . . . Mann expertly weaves intimate knowledge of Freemasonry, Templary, Rosicrucianism, alchemy, and Native American culture into a compelling adventure. Highly recommended. * Jeff rey N. Nelson, most eminent grand master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA * A thrilling fast-paced novel. Mann ingeniously incorporates recently rediscovered correspondence between two 19th-century Masonic luminaries, American Albert Pike and Canadian J. W. B. MacLeod Moore, in crafting this fascinating tale. He expertly weaves his intimate knowledge of Freemasonry, Templary, Rosicrucianism, alchemy, and Native American culture and beliefs into this very enjoyable and compelling adventure. Highly recommended. * Jeffrey N. Nelson, most eminent grand master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA * Albert Pike is a unique figure as a Northerner who became a Confederate general, who married into the Alexander Hamilton family, who became the Grand Dragon of the Tennessee Ku Klux Klan, and an active Mason. William Mann puts life into this legendary figure as no one else can, as he was recently presented with the further honor of being appointed Grand Archivist and Grand Historian for the Knights Templar of Canada. * Steven Sora, author of Rosicrucian America * William Mann's charming and engrossing novel exposes fascinating facts about Albert Pike's role in Civil War history, Templar secrets, and the Mide'win Medicine Society, the keepers of Algonquin prophecy. Significant for contemporary readers is Pike's role in Civil War history that offers deep insights about the tragic fragmentation of the United States today. This book is a must-read for students of Templar lore, the marriage of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, Vatican plots for world domination, the Algonquin Seven Fires Prophecy, and for Masonic researchers. Be prepared to stay up all night! * Barbara Hand Clow, author of Awakening the Planetary Mind * Documented history and speculative story blend into a great read that leaves one with many questions as to the actual events that make up the bonafide story of the country we call Canada or as the Cree Nation would say 'Kanata'--which is translated to mean 'Clean Place.' * Michael Thrasher, LLD(hc), Indigenous Studies Department adjunct professor at Trent University, Onta * Among other insights, we gain knowledge into the Scottish Rite Freemasonry as well as the inner circles of modern-day Freemasonry, and the revelations of ancient alliances between Native Americans and the Templars. Also explored is the treasure of the Templars, including sacred knowledge of the Holy Family-the descendants of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. * Renee Blodgett, We Blog the World *