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Publisher's Summary
Father Kevin Thrall, chaplain to an inner-city parochial school in Washington, D.C., leads a quiet and rewarding life. But to the Vatican, Thrall's past of elite military combat is uniquely suited for a dangerous mission - one directly tied to the mysterious prophecy revealed by the Blessed Virgin to three Portuguese shepherd children. The three Secrets of Fatima were closely held by the Vatican for decades, but many believe that the Vatican withheld important - and possibly dangerous - parts of the Third Secret. Unfolding as both a modern-day spy thriller and a spiritual quest, Father Thrall faces implacable enemies both within and outside of the Church who will test his abilities and his faith. His failure could shake the very foundations of the world.
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- Valelia Nansen Van Hoorebeke
- 06-15-17
Wonderful book from start to finish
I don't usually listen to long books this fast but this book got me hooked from start to finish. This is a great book, lots of actions and educational materials. I will give it a 100 stars if i could. I am a very busy person but I finished this book in two days. I listened to this book in my car, lunch breaks, jogging, while cleaning around the house and doing laundry. I will strongly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a wonderful book to listen to.
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- IKS
- 06-13-17
blown away<br />
fantastic! should be made into a movie. didn't love the narrator though. hope there will be a sequel.
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- Tanya Rahall
- 03-02-17
The Secret of Fatima...loved it
What a terrific mystery; and a Catholic priest as a central character in a thriller may be a first. The ending is a real shocker! Wow.
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- Neil Kane
- 07-02-17
I want to return this
This novel is not holding my interest and I only persevered for about 3 chapters
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- Mr Rupert Seymour
- 01-27-18
CIA meets the Vatican via Dan Brown
This story started with such promise but gradually it's essential juices sank into the sands of familiarity. What did we have ...A priest with a record for killing...a plea from the Vatican to solve a problem...a problem prefaced by a touch of thuggery and deception... more mysteries and a goodly amount of religious nonsense. Oh and a touch of frustration borne honourable by our priest who is in love with a woman from his past. I felt like giving up after a while but I had invested good hours in this story but I knew how it would finish. Of course, it ended, in disappointment.
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- Gerhard Paul Burger
- 12-22-17
This novel is like a "Window Into A Hidden World"!
Peter J. Tanous fact-based novel had my attention from the first until the last sentence.
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- Suzanne
- 01-24-17
The Vatican - A city of secrets
Would you listen to The Secret of Fatima again? Why?
Yes - several times if I live at least another 10 years
What did you like best about this story?
Father Kevin Thrall
Have you listened to any of Jeff Harding’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Do not recall having heard him before - but he was perfect for this book
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
At the beginning, Father Thrall's interaction with the students and later when the listener hears of Kevin choosing God above the woman he loves. Jeff Harding gave the characters words the perfect emotional interpretation.
Any additional comments?
Have no idea why I bought it, but so glad I did. Was not sure what to expect so was pleasantly surprised by the degree to which the novel hooked me in.