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In the novel "Sanctus," a man performs a dangerous, symbolic act on the Citadel—a Vatican-like city-state towering over the city of Ruin in contemporary Turkey. The action unleashes a deadly chain of events that could upend modern certainties. The story weaves themes of conspiracy, secret societies, and religious intrigue, featuring journalists—both men and women—and monks as they confront mounting threats amid looming prophecy and occult mystery.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Simon Toyne
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