The #1 Spanish bestseller, sold in over 40 countries, a spectacular contemporary thriller set in the heart of the Vatican
A ruthless serial killer, a chilling conspiracy, and a deadly race around the Vatican converge in this internationally bestselling thriller. In the days following the death of Pope John Paul II, the horribly disfigured body of a cardinal is discovered in a chapel in Rome. With a serial killer now on the loose in the Vatican, Police Inspector Paola Dicanti is assigned to the grisly case. Desperate to find the killer before another victim dies, she enlists the help of Father Anthony Fowler, a charismatic American priest who knows more about the killer than Paola could have imagined. As Paola and Father Anthony struggle through the web of tantalizing clues, the evidence leads them to powerful figures within the Church hierarchy. But their pursuit of the truth may make them the next pawns to be sacrificed in this terrifying and deadly game.
“A dark and riveting murder thriller, crafted with great cunning and flair. A classy and hugely satisfying piece of writing.” —Raymond Khoury, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Templar
“Juan Gómez-Jurado has deftly managed to convey a sinister side of not just the Vatican. His God’s Spy in reality offers a stunning literary portrait of the darkness that lies within us all. And recognizing that darkness is essential to combating it.” —Javier Sierra, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Supper
“[A] riveting debut . . . first-rate thriller. Thomas Harris meets Dan Brown.” —Booklist
“Electrifying. . . . A wild, compelling ride.” —Bookreporter.com
“Juan Gómez-Jurado is the new pope of Vatican intrigue.” —Qué Leer (Spain)