Covenant of the Iron Cross

Vatican Archaeology Thrillers, Book 1

De: Gary McAvoy

Narrado por: Will Damron

When Vatican archaeologist Marcus Russo uncovers the fabled Nazi Gold Train buried deep within the Owl Mountains of Poland, he expects to find a forgotten trove of looted treasures. Instead, he unearths a chilling codex that points to a dark and dangerous legacy: Operation Eisenkreuz, a Nazi plan to seed chaos and power across the globe long after their fall. But Marcus soon realizes the train’s secrets are only the beginning. Shadowed by an elusive and ruthless faction known as the Covenant of the Iron Cross, Marcus and his allies—Father Michael Dominic and journalist Hana Sinclair—must race against time to stop the Covenant from using the artifacts to reignite their deadly ambitions.

As Marcus pieces together the codex’s fragmented clues, he discovers it holds more than history—it holds the key to a network of hidden Nazi caches and an unfinished plan that could shift the global balance of power. But the Covenant will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried, infiltrating even the highest echelons of the Vatican itself. From the war-torn archives of Rome to the frozen depths of Eastern Europe, Marcus, Michael, and Hana are drawn into a treacherous game of cat and mouse, where every discovery raises new questions. Who can they trust, and how deep does the Covenant’s influence run?

In Covenant of the Iron Cross, suspense and intrigue collide in a race to unravel a conspiracy decades in the making. Combining historical mysteries with modern stakes, this gripping novel explores the cost of uncovering forbidden truths—and the resilience of those who dare to stand against evil. This thriller delves into the shadows of history, challenging listeners to confront how the echoes of the past still shape the present.

©2025 Gary McAvoy (P)2025 Gary McAvoy

The character relationships

The relationships of the characters are very well written and build along with the story.

Disappointing addition to the series

I skipped most of the chapters to get to the end and I still followed the story. It just wasn't a strong enough plot and we didn't have a strong protagonist. All of our friends are there and I'm sorry to say, but it wasn't a good addition to the series. I've read the series and I won't be continuing with this line.

Lame

I have loved every Vatican secret book but this one does nothing for me. Marcus being the lead character does not bother me since everybody else is still there but the story was pretty tedious. There are too many platitudes, clichés, lame dialogues, like “oh, how should we handle this? We should handle this very carefully” wow! Or his tone was resolute over and over. I did not finish this book.

Repetitious chapters

The story is between an old matinee kids series and a video game. I have all his books, but this one was weak. I could jump a chapter and not miss anything.