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Playing Saint

A Novel

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Yesterday, Parker Saint’s only concern was his swiftly rising star power.

Today, he’s just trying to stay alive.

 Parker Saint is living the dream. A cushy job at a thriving megachurch has him on the verge of becoming a bestselling author and broadcast celebrity—until life takes an abrupt turn that lands him on the wrong side of the law. To avoid a public scandal, he agrees to consult with the police on a series of brutal murders linked by strange religious symbols scrawled on each victim.

Parker tries to play the expert, but he is clearly in over his head. Drawn ever deeper into a web of intrigue involving a demanding detective, a trio of secretive Vatican operatives, and a centuries-old conspiracy to conceal a mysterious relic, he realizes for the first time that the battle between good and evil is all too real—and that the killer is coming back . . . this time for him.

“A thought-provoking exploration into the power of faith and the reality of evil. Filled with memorable characters and tight writing, Playing Saint is an impressive debut from an author to watch.” —Steven James, bestselling author of Placebo and The Queen

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    • Library Journal

      October 1, 2014

      Parker Saint, pastor of a megachurch in Grand Rapids, MI, loses his temper with an airline employee over a canceled flight and finds himself embroiled in a lawsuit. In order to avoid a scandal that may cost him his status as a TV celebrity and to have the lawsuit dropped, Saint agrees to help the police with their hunt for a serial killer who paints religious symbols on his victims in their own blood. Additionally, he is dragged into a mission by a group of Jesuit militants to find a missing relic. As he learns more about the demon-possessed killer, Saint and his friends find their own lives in danger. VERDICT Michigan minister Bartels (42 Months Dry) holds readers' interest in this intrigue-filled thriller, despite its far-fetched premise. Saint's character is particularly well developed as he changes from a self-absorbed TV personality into a true man of faith. This book will be enjoyed by those who love a mystery combined with supernatural elements and is especially recommended for regional collections.--Margaret Bentley, Shiawassee Dist. Lib., Owosso, MI

      Copyright 2014 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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