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The Opus Dictum

Vatican Secret Archive Thrillers, Book 2

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The Opus Dictum

By: Gary McAvoy
Narrated by: Will Damron
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In 1982, Italian financier Roberto Calvi, known as “God’s Banker”, was discovered hanging under London’s Blackfriars Bridge. What wasn’t found was the briefcase he was known to have had with him the night before, reportedly stuffed with incriminating documents, a special key, and a computer disk filled with codes, which together unlock a piece of the Vatican’s troubled past.

When the briefcase mysteriously reappears in the Vatican Secret Archives, Father Michael Dominic and his team - Hana, Marco, Karl, Lukas, the feisty young nun Sister Teri, and Dominic’s new assistant, Ian - are up against two powerful and enigmatic organizations, Opus Deus and the ultra-secret, outlawed Masonic Lodge P2, who savagely fight for control of the briefcase and its contents. Their goal? To carry out one of the most dangerous conspiracies the Church has ever faced - all happening during an unexpected conclave to elect a new pope.

From Rome, Italy, to Geneva, Switzerland, join Dominic and friends as they fend off plotters, kidnappers, and blackmailers who have threaded their way into Vatican politics for decades, in a conspiracy known as The Opus Dictum.

©2022 Gary McAvoy (P)2022 Gary McAvoy Historical Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Italy Pope Thriller
Riveting Storyline • Engaging Plot • Outstanding Narrator • Historical Background • Thrilling Mystery • Pleasant Voice
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I’ve enjoyed this and preceding stories. Looking forward to next one. The historical points are fun. I enjoy stopping to go down the rabbit hole.

Well written. Easy to follow and enjoy.

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book was great and fast moving! twists and turns though out . now to continue on to the next book!

wow!

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The story is terrific. But the desire to benefit yourself at the expense of the Church, is most hipocritical and unnecessary. Please try to avoid that. Thank You

Mixed emotions

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The plot and historical background are engaging and keep one listening despite the poor. narration. All accents sound alike .

great story, poor narration

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This book was so good. Would love to see it made into a movie. Thanks

Great book

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Excellently written, outstanding narrator, and a story that is riveting. Highly recommend this author and this series.

Mystery Maven

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I thoroughly enjoyed book 2, great story line and reader inflection kept the listener intrigued! Onto book 3 thank you

Amazing read

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Quite enjoyable and fascinating education about the Vatican and papacy. Highly recommend. Looking forward to more in this series.

Very interesting and exciting

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Goodreads review:
Audiobook. 4 Book, 4 Narration.

Thank you to the author, Gary McAvoy, for the audiobook.

This series is the continuation of his series The Magdalene Chronicles. I read the book prior to this, The Vivaldi Cipher, but not the trilogy. As I enjoy the progression of characters and backstories, I wish I had read the first trilogy as well.

If you enjoy murder mysteries and thrillers that revolve around the church, found items, and intrigue, you will enjoy this series. Though, I recommend you start with the Magdalene Chronicles.

The audiobook is well narrated and produced.

Well narrated and produced

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Great book, a lot of history. I enjoyed listening to this book. Purchased some additional books by this author.

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