I Custodi Della Cattedrale Proibita (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
Praised by critics and readers alike for his international bestseller The Stonehenge Legacy, Sam Christer continues to weave an irresistible plot of conspiracies and sudden death in one of the world's most mysterious ancient sites.When ex-priest Tom Shaman, jaded from years in the Los Angeles ghetto, decides on a last-minute trip to Venice, he gets much more than he expected. A brutal killer is on the loose and Tom finds himself in the midst of a series of ritualistic killings unlike anything Venice has ever seen. Enlisted by the Italian police, Tom teams up with young investigator Valentina Morassi to dig deep into the city's darkest history, stretching from an ancient civilization to the sexual decadence of eighteenth-century Italy to the gritty underworld of modern-day Venice. As Valentina and Tom trace the killings through the centuries, they uncover a deadly secret that generations have killed to protect: a priceless mosaic known as the Gates of Hell.As the clock counts down, Tom and Valentina's adventure builds to an astonishing and satisfying end. Exotic and well-researched, The Venice Conspiracy will continue to build Christer's name in the hit-thriller genre... A must read novel, the history, the time frame, the mystery blends with the ritual killings of a serial killer(s). Very well written and top marks for an entertaining and most enjoyable read. Definately worth the time and effort to learn some history (albeit maybe fact or fiction) after all is that not what a good story is... Father Tom Shaman has just administered last rites to an dying 100 year old woman and is walking home at midnight in contemporary Los Angeles. He passes an alley and sees three thugs molesting a young woman. He deals himself a hand and when the smoke clears the young woman has been raped and two of the thugs are dead. After being exonerated for the deaths and leaving the priesthood he feels compelled to go to Venice. Then we are zapped back to 666 B.C. where we meet a young Etruscan priest and find the root of the story. We continue to be moved back and forth through the ages and watch the conspiracy unfold. The author lacks polish but it's a pretty good story.
What do You think about I Custodi Della Cattedrale Proibita (2010)?
Good read, style reminds me of Michael Crichton/Dan Brown.
—donnakermonanchor
Very twisted. Kinda makes you feel sick after reading it.
—bbinthamed
Read my review this week on bookreporter.com .
—georgenas
a good read, do not like the cult part of it.
—lkondal26
