The Reckoning
The Reckoning by Thomas F. Monteleone is a reissue published by Macmillan on February 15, 2001, featuring 432 pages in English. This narrative delves into the life of Peter Carenza, a man believed to be the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy and a product of a secret Vatican experiment. As he rises to power, hailed as the new Pope, the story explores the implications of his miraculous abilities and the darker truths that surround his existence.
Readers will encounter a gripping tale that intertwines elements of horror, religion, and medical ethics. The plot follows the last Pope as he seeks to eliminate the guardians of the Biblical seven seals, setting the stage for a potential cataclysm. Alongside him are a lone Archbishop, an American journalist documenting Carenza’s ascent, and his mother, a nun with a unique connection to divine messages. This edition presents a complex exploration of faith and the consequences of merging science with spirituality.
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The previous Pope died in his arms, blessing him with his last breath. He can perform miracles. His mother was a virgin. His DNA came from the Shroud of Turin. Peter Carenza is the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy and a secret, Vatican-sponsored experiment. But is he the Second Coming, or something far, far worse? Believers the world over hail Carenza as the new Pope and rejoice as he creates a new church for the new millennium. A few people know the truth-that mixing science with the works of God has created not a Saviour but the Anti-Christ.
Now the latest–and last–Pope scours the world for the human guardians of the Biblical seven seals, which must be destroyed before the final cataclysm can begin. Opposing him are a lone Archbishop, the female American journalist who chronicled Carenza’s rise to power, and Peter’s mother, a nun who truly hears the Word of the Lord.
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