The Celestial Guardian

Vatican Secret Archive Thrillers, Book 8

De: Gary McAvoy

Narrado por: Will Damron

Dive into the heart of Vatican intrigue with The Celestial Guardian, an adrenaline-pumping thriller that masterfully intertwines the shadowy corridors of religious power with the luminous frontiers of scientific discovery. This captivating narrative follows Father Michael Dominic, the esteemed Prefect of the Vatican’s Secret Archives, as he uncovers a remarkable artifact lost to time—Leonardo da Vinci’s most ingenious invention, the Celestial Guardian. Initially heralded as a divine instrument capable of forecasting a catastrophic asteroid bound for Earth, Father Dominic's discovery soon unravels a more ominous reality: the Guardian’s ability to not just predict, but alter celestial events.

As the revelation of its true potential threatens to shake the foundations of faith and science, the narrative propels listeners into a high-stakes race against time. Father Dominic finds himself ensnared in a dangerous web of ambition and power, with factions including a power-hungry Vatican cardinal, vying for control of the Guardian’s world-altering abilities. Set against the backdrop of a Church grappling with transformative doctrines and the scrutiny of the world, Father Dominic must navigate his own inner turmoil while thwarting a global catastrophe.

The Celestial Guardian is a riveting exploration of the delicate balance between belief and science, power and morality. It’s a story that delves deep into the heart of human vulnerability, ambition, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. With a narrative rich in historical enigma, scientific wonder, and human drama, this novel promises to keep listeners on the edge of their seats, questioning where the boundary between miraculous and scientific truly lies. Prepare for a journey that spans the secretive vaults of the Vatican to the cutting edge of astronomy, all woven into a suspense-filled saga that guarantees to captivate from the first minute to the last.

©2024 Gary McAvoy (P)2024 Gary McAvoy

it was ok

not as good as the others in this series. not as much action or realistic history

Father Dominic ensnared in science fiction

This is my least favorite Secret Archive book. It was mired in "Will the asteroid hit us? Can a centuries-old gizmo save us?" I'm a huge fan of the series, but this one was a miss for me.

A Thriller at the Intersection of Faith, Power, and Science

This 8th installment of the series is a compelling read that successfully marries historical authenticity with imaginative storytelling. I would recommend it, but all the series books, to readers who appreciate thrillers that challenge the boundaries between fact and fiction, if you enjoy those reads, this novel offers a rewarding experience.
Highlights are:
1. A bold, yet believable plot through the integration of the fictional story line with well researched and accurately used historical facts.
2. Rich character development including the main character of Father Michael Dominic. He grows throughout this book proving to be a highly ethical, morally grounded man and priest.
3. An exploration of ethical dilemmas that go well beyond the action-packed sequences. The novel really delves deeply into several profound questions about the intersection of faith, science, and power. This gives us, the reader not only a well written story, but challenges us with questions that will make us think long after the we complete the novel.

Excellent

Thank you for distinguishing between fact and fiction! That was a great help. It was an enjoyable audiobook.

The believability of an invention of DaVinci that can save the world.

Using the undeniable genius of Leonardo DaVinci supports the past and present realms of science and weaves a tale both tantalizing and compelling.

Awful

I have listened to a handful of this collection. I tried to give the authors style a chance

But this is the worst - plots in each have gotten weaker and weaker. The writing is so cumbersome and trying to be intelligent that it simply becomes annoying.

One of only a handful of time I have actually
Just stopped and deleted of more than 500 books

Excellent Pacing and Story

There was never a dull moment. Lots of subterfuge and excitement. I constantly would say out loud, "Oh, no!" And the raw emotions evoked by the actions were palpable. Highly recommended conclusion to the series!

absurd plot

I certainly like creative writing but this plot is absurd and there is no chemistry amongst the main characters as in the previous books. I can't recommend this one.

worst in the seriew

I love the series but this book is so off point I doubt the actual author wrote this, not worth it at all, disjointed and absurd, story jumps so much I thought I missed chapters

Lazy writing

I have loved all of the other books in this series, but unfortunately not this one. The writing was really lazy and the plot didn’t make sense at all.