There is a secret code of the Knights Templar on the Camino de Santiago... Chasing her only hope of freedom, Princess Isabella of France is sent on a quest to find the Knight Templars' secret treasure. However, when she unlocks one of the seven hidden doors binding the treasure, Isabella unleashes an ancient evil—now she must decide to either follow orders or save the world from the one who sent her.
Isabella's actions catch up to her as the relentless evil she released pursues her and her companions across Spain on the time-worn pilgrimage. Caught between her quest and the lives of those she loves—Isabella must make a decision that will affect the entire medieval world.
Will the hidden wisdom Isabella learns on the Camino de Santiago be enough to save them all? Or is it already too late? Join Isabella on her quest by clicking the button above.
If you like the adventure of J. R. R. Tolkien, the cipher-breaking mystery of Dan Brown, and the life-altering lessons of Paulo Coelho then this action-packed spiritual adventure will leave you telling yourself 'Just one more page'.
* All of the secret codes in the novel are based on the symbols, ruins, and other things the author saw on his own Caminos. If you walk the Camino de Santiago yourself and know where to look, you can still see all of these fascinating markings today.
- Eric Hoffer award-winner 2021 in the Spiritual Fiction category.
- Amazon #1 bestseller in several categories including Historical Medieval Fiction.
What readers say about Brian John Skillen's The way: Through a Field of Stars:
"Filled with excitement, intrigue, surprise, and mystery, the story is wonderfully woven and captivating.
Pilgrim quests, secret codes, spiritual lessons, and forbidden love enliven the journey down the
Camino De Santiago." -
The U.S.A. Review of Books "Fall in love with the characters as you see them morph and grow as all do who
walk the Camino." -
Culture Honey Magazine "I have been on the
Camino of St James in Spain on five different occasions, having walked along the route where this novel takes place. I love the sense of
history in this novel - it makes me feel like I am back on the Camino during this time period in history. The novel is very well researched and feels very authentic to its time period... The story of the
Knights Templar and the way they protected the
pilgrims and the power that they had are essential to this story. Great read!" -
Lincoln Dall, Goodreads"A captivating tale that draws you into another time and place with the perfect mix of
adventure,
romance,
mystery, and
spirituality. There are fascinating, multi-layered characters that connect readers with parts of themselves and the truth that we are all much more than we appear to be." -
Amazon reviewer "It's written like a lyrical romantic poem that deeply touches and warms your heart! There is so much Light in it!" -
Amazon Reviewer "Fantastic! Brian grabs you from the first page and takes you into a story full of
excitement,
intrigue,
history, and
mystery." -
Amazon Reviewer
Brian John Skillen is a professional filmmaker, choreographer, and author. His many adventures around the world have strongly influenced his writing, but nothing has affected him more than his pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago. He was first inspired to write The Way: Through a Field of Stars after his pilgrimage in 2017, where he discovered a secret Knights Templar code in the cathedrals. Since then, he has hiked over 1,000 miles across Spain doing research for this trilogy. He has walked the miles his characters have journeyed and learned the lessons they have learned.
