Fiction

yellowdogintexas

(22,983 posts)

21. I just finished The Vatican Dictator by Alan Bayer, and boy is it a doozy!

Sun Jan 5, 2025, 02:49 PM

Jan 5

A hidden journal penned by Pope Pius XII exposes his secret manipulation of Adolf Hitler's ascent to power, revealing a clandestine control over the Nazi regime that could redefine history.

As Mario delves deeper, he and his best friend Roberto are ensnared in a deadly web of Vatican secrecy and deceit. Facing relentless pursuit by those desperate to bury the truth, they navigate a perilous path between faith and fact.

Torn between the sanctity of his vows and the imperative of truth, Mario faces the ultimate Can he bear the burden of this knowledge, or will he risk everything to bring the dark past to light?

Drawing on the thrilling essence of classics like The Da Vinci Code and the intricate mystery of the Vatican Secret Archive Thrillers, The Vatican Dictator is a gripping tale of faith, betrayal, and the quest for truth. It invites readers into a labyrinth of intrigue where the stakes extend beyond personal salvation to the very understanding of history itself.

Early in the week I finished It Happened in Silence by Karla Jay. I really liked this book! In fact I read all night until I finished it. Loved the characters and the story line.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

txwhitedove

34 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

What Fiction are you reading this week, January 5, 2025? [View all] hermetic Jan 5 OP

Trump's Truth Social tweets surfered Jan 5 #1

NY Times and Washington Post. LiberalArkie Jan 5 #2

Those books sound great, hermetic! Diamond_Dog Jan 5 #3

That sounds lovely hermetic Jan 5 #6

A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand berniesandersmittens Jan 5 #4

Sounds like it could be great... hermetic Jan 5 #7

"Immortal" by TL Routledge Mike Nelson Jan 5 #5

Two of my favorite stories: hermetic Jan 5 #9

Good morning. Actually expecting freezing temps tonight here in south TX. Stay warm n cozy. txwhitedove Jan 5 #8

That sounds terrific hermetic Jan 5 #12

The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James Bobstandard Jan 5 #10

Sounds fascinating hermetic Jan 5 #13

Wow, now on my list. Thanks. txwhitedove Jan 5 #15

Two Sherlock Holmes stories anciano Jan 5 #11

Can't go wrong hermetic Jan 5 #14

I spent the first week of this year with Colson Whitehead. mentalsolstice Jan 5 #16

Mike Lawson/Joe deMarco series cbabe Jan 5 #17

Mmmm, political intrigue hermetic Jan 5 #18

More Tip O'Neil in my reader's imagination. cbabe Jan 5 #19

The Man from St. Petersburg northoftheborder Jan 5 #20

I just finished The Vatican Dictator by Alan Bayer, and boy is it a doozy! yellowdogintexas Jan 5 #21

Wow, doozy indeed! hermetic Jan 5 #24

Currently reading: Just started Push Not The River by James Conroyd Martin Poland Trilogy book 1 yellowdogintexas Jan 5 #22

About 70 pages into "Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books" by Kirsten Miller Number9Dream Jan 5 #23

Isn't that a hoot? hermetic Jan 5 #25

Thanks again / Yes, it is / Glad to hear it's good to the last drop Number9Dream Jan 5 #26

"Up the Line" by Robert Silverberg Jeebo Jan 5 #27

Nice find hermetic Jan 5 #29

I finished Take Your Breath Away last month LogDog75 Jan 5 #28

Likewise hermetic Jan 5 #31

Lies He Told Me LogDog75 Jan 5 #30

That sounds good hermetic Jan 5 #32

Profit Song by Paul Lynch farmbo Jan 5 #33

Prophet Song hermetic Jan 6 #34