Ex-Navy Seal Nolan Kilkenny is still grieving a personal tragedy when he is unexpectedly called to the Vatican, where the dying Pope Leo XIV has a secret mission for him: rescue Chinese religious prisoner Yin Daoming, who—unbeknownst to the rest of the world—has been a secret cardinal for 20 years. Entrusted with the dangerous truth about an unreported atrocity committed against the underground Church in China and its link to the mysterious Yin Daoming, Kilkenny grimly sets out on a complicated journey that will take him from the Vatican to the U.S., China, and Mongolia, and will ultimately involve the C.I.A., the Mafia, Amercian Special Forces, a conclave of cardinals, and the U.S. President.'Grace builds a suspenseful head of steam as Kilkenny and friends overcome twists and obstacles in a dangerous race against Liu's forces.'—Publishers Weekly

Grace, Tom

Perseus

New York: Vanguard Press

Place of publication not identified, 2008

United States, United States of America

New York, New York State, 2007

Reprint, 2008

<p><p>ex-navy Seal Nolan Kilkenny Is On The Case To Rescue An Incarcerated Chinese Bishop Who Could Be The Next Pope.<p></p><h3>publishers Weekly</h3><p><p>grace's Latest Featuring Series Hero Ex-navy Seal Nolan Kilkenny Spins A Complicated Fugue Around Papal Succession. After The Tragic Loss Of His Beloved Wife And Unborn Son, Kilkenny Arrives At The Vatican And Is Soon Called To The Side Of The Dying Pope Leo Xiv. The Pope Discloses That More Than 20 Years Earlier He Made Yin Daoming-who Has Been A Religious Prisoner In China For Longer Than That-a Secret Cardinal. He Asks Kilkenny To Head Up A Team To Go To China, Free Yin And Bring Him Back To The Vatican. Standing In Kilkenny's Way Is Intelligence Agent Liu Shing-li Of The Chinese Ministry Of State Security, A Very Serious Fellow Indeed. Interspersed With Rescue Mission Chapters Are Detailed Descriptions Of The Vatican's Inner Workings And The Details Of The Process Of Pope Selection, Which Thrills-only Readers May Find Distracting. But Grace (<i>bird Of Prey</i>) Builds A Suspenseful Head Of Steam As Kilkenny And Friends Overcome Twists And Obstacles In A Dangerous Race Against Liu's Forces. (<i>oct.</i>)</p>copyright 2007 Reed Business Information</p>

Ex-Navy Seal Nolan Kilkenny is called to Rome on the pretence of examining the Vatican library. But on arrival, he discovers his real mission, one that will ultimately involve China, the Mafia, and the conclave to elect the next Pope. In agony, the ailing Pope reveals the whereabouts of the 'secret cardinal' who has been imprisoned by the Chinese for 30 years and who could become the next leader of the Catholic Church. With the assistance of the US President, American Special Forces and the CIA, Kilkenny assembles a crack team, and in doing so attempts a daring rescue mission that could determine the fate of mankind!

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