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New York Times Book Review says, ""Ms. Thorman's characters would be prickly...but she makes them intriguing and sympathetic."" Paige Glasgow, an American psychiatrist visiting Spain, discovers the decapitated head of a Muslim woman on the beach. Is the work of jihadists? the Sons of the Emir? Or a hate crime perpetrated by the Knights of Constancia, Catholic terrorists hell-bent on reviving the Inquisition. Against her better judgement, Paige enters into an abusive relationship with a seductive officer of the Knights, making herself a player in the centuries-old conflict between Muslims and Christians. The Pope is to attend the dedication ceremony of a statue of the Virgin within sight of the Moroccan coast. The jihadists threaten bombs. The Knights retaliate by kidnapping HAMID, an imam's child. Growing attached to the infant, Paige refuses to return him to the jihadists. With fire and guns the ceremony becomes a killing zone. Only the Pope has the power to resolve the hostilities. His actions will change her life, challenge her relationships and faith...Can she live with whatever he decides?

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...an unsettling stunner about love, courage and doing the right thing. -Authors Reading Thorman has chosen a rather ripe theme and setting for a mystery/thriller... a ripping yarn. -IndieReader

A well-researched, highly stimulating political thriller that deftly explores the consequences of political and religious extremism. -Best Thrillers ...an unsettling stunner about love, courage and doing the right thing. -Authors Reading Thorman has chosen a rather ripe theme and setting for a mystery/thriller... a ripping yarn. -IndieReader

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Carolyn Thorman is the author of the novel Holy Orders. Her work has appeared in numerous literary magazines, and she was prior nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She's also received three Works-in-Progress grants from the Maryland State Arts Council and the State's Literary Fellowship. She holds degrees in Law and Anthropology, and divides her time between Houston, Texas and Malaga, Spain.

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