JustifiedVic Gonnella Series #2

Summary

Five years ago, the world couldn’t help but cheer for a killer—a vigilante whose twisted sense of justice captivated millions. John Deegan, an ex-special ops operative and master of disguise, became the most wanted man on the planet after systematically hunting down and slaying child predators with sharpened crucifixes—a mission fueled by his own haunting past. Now, it’s 2016, and turmoil brews within the Vatican. With Pope Francis retiring, the powerful cardinals are gathering in the Sistine Chapel for a conclave that could reshape the future of the Catholic Church. But as secrets from its dark past threaten to surface, a wave of gruesome murders sweeps through Rome’s hidden catacombs and clandestine corners, echoing the chilling prophecy of St. Malachy—the claim that Francis, the 212th pope, will be the last. In a desperate attempt to protect its reputation, the Vatican covertly enlists the help of Detective Vic Gonnella to track down the elusive Deegan before the scandal explodes. However, as Vic digs deeper into the labyrinth of Rome’s shadows, he uncovers unsettling truths—Deegan is not just a hunted man; he’s a dying relic with one final, catastrophic plan. Is he masquerading as a cardinal, plotting bloodshed within the holy walls? Has he trained acolytes to carry on his relentless quest for justice? And will his final act of vengeance turn the very institution that once betrayed him into a vessel for his twisted legacy? In a race against time, can Vic Gonnella apprehend a ghost before he unleashes chaos upon the world? Prepare for a heart-pounding thriller that will keep you questioning the line between justice and madness until the very last page.