...onathan Cross 2 J.Cross/Artemis THE VATICAN CONSPIRACY A Novel by Jonathan Cross ... ...l chapel next to his private quarters. The dark chapel was dimly lit by a row of flickering votive candles that cast a soothing splay of shadows acr... ...and the man's name you gave me to ask the Senator about?" "Yes, Antonio. The fourth name is your uncle's, Angelo Gallucci." 54 J.Cross/Artemis ... ... built into a crescendo of emotions. "We did it to protect ourselves from the French who invaded our island, pillaged our towns, slaughtered our peo... ...ported, any and all, of the many Juntas that came to power during the 'Banana Republic' era. His father had turned down every offer to work for the r... .... Brand’s reputation as one of the young, savvy political 'Turks' grew into national prominence, and was often asked for quotes from political 'ha... ...ppreciated. The military hierarchy hated testifying before Congress. Seasoned members, and even those who were newly appointed to the committee, ask... ...d the few paces to the bank of microphones. He peered deep into the candlelit assembly, and spoke, as if addressing a star-studded sky. “I have come...

...The Pope receives a vision that includes the names of four men: a U.S. Senator, a covert military intelligence agent, a priest from a small parish, and the head of the Italian mafia. These men form an alliance to eliminate th...

...Pope Francis lithely entered into the small chapel next to his private quarters. The dark chapel was dimly lit by a row of flickering votive candles that cast a soothing splay of shadows across the ancient altar. The Pope knelt his thin, angular body before i...