The Third Secret

A Novel of Suspense

De: Steve Berry

Narrado por: Paul Michael

Fatima, Portugal, 1917: The Virgin Mary appears to three peasant children, sharing with them three secrets, two of which are soon revealed to the world. The third secret is sealed away in the Vatican, read only by popes, and not disclosed until the year 2000. When revealed, its quizzical tone and anticlimactic nature leave many faithful wondering if the church has truly unveiled all of the Virgin Mary's words or if a message far more important has been left in the shadows.

Vatican City, present day: Papal secretary Father Colin Michener is concerned for the Pope. Night after restless night, Pope Clement XV enters the Vatican's Riserva, the special archive open only to popes, where the church's most clandestine and controversial documents are stored. Though unsure of the details, Michener knows that the Pope's distress stems from the revelations of Fatima.

Equally concerned, but not out of any sense of compassion, is Alberto Cardinal Valendrea, the Vatican's Secretary of State. Valendrea desperately covets the papacy, having narrowly lost out to Clement at the last conclave. Now the Pope's interest in Fatima threatens to uncover a shocking ancient truth that Valendrea has kept to himself for many years.

When Pope Clement sends Michener to the Romanian highlands, then to a Bosnian holy site, in search of a priest, possibly one of the last people on Earth who knows Mary's true message, a perilous set of events unfolds. Michener finds himself embroiled in murder, suspicion, suicide, deceit, and his forbidden passion for a beloved woman. In a desperate search for answers, he travels to Pope Clement's birthplace in Germany, where he learns that the third secret of Fatima may dictate the very fate of the church, a fate now lying in Michener's own hands.

©2005 Steve Berry (P)2005 Books on Tape, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Berry handles his thriller tradecraft skillfully: his descriptions are stellar, and of special interest, he offers a vivid re-creation of the majestic conclave, in which the College of Cardinals elects a new pope." (Booklist)

a story to make red state Christians see red

Marian visions, apocalyptic prophecies, the politics of the Papacy, and tangible proof for the existence of God all add up to a new summer thriller in the genre of Dan Brown. This is a story that will make red state Christians see red. It will give conservative Catholics and the Christian right something new to scream about and condemn. For the rest of us it is a fast paced, fun and thought provoking read.

Great til the end

I enjoyed this book until the end. The reader is terrific. However, the ending makes this book seem like another outlet for making the homosexual agenda seem approved by God.

Barry makes you think

If you could sum up The Third Secret in three words, what would they be?

Interesting, thought provoking

What did you like best about this story?

The twist about the third secert

What about Paul Michael’s performance did you like?

Very good.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the entire third secret was revealed.

Third Secret Review

After reading all the Dan Brown novels and thoroughly enjoying them I was a bit skeptical about this one but I loved it! One of the best reads (listens) I've had in a while. Anyone know if the gentleman who read the book was the same person who did Angels & Demons?

Love Steve Berry

I love the historical section stories of Steve Berry and this one did not disappoint! Great reference to history and some very thought
provoking storylines

Is Steve Berry a prophet?

Great story. Wonderful characters plausible conclusions. I really enjoyed this book. Great performance by Paul Michael.

Another great read from Steve Berry.

Action, History, plots and twists weave their way from the Vatican to the villages of Germany. insights into history expertly crafted and woven into a suspense filled thriller.

Slow start great finish

I really enjoyed this listen. It starts slow, but about half way through it takes off. If you are hyper sensitive about your religious beliefs, then this book is not for you. If you enjoy a great plot with a great finish then download it.

Steve Berry does it again!

Loved it! Another "can't stop listening /reading" book! I love how Mr. Berry weaves historical facts into his mysteries.

Dan Brown Lite

Another take down of the Catholic Church by someone who seems to hate it. Unlike Brown’s books, this one doesn’t even spark a good debate.

As for the story, it started out promising, but the climax was a let down. Full of so many logic holes that I could no longer focus on the story. But I finished it.