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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 .



About the Author

Zachary Bartels

An award-winning preacher and Bible teacher, Zachary Bartels has served as pastor of Judson Baptist Church (www.churchlansing.com) since 2005. He holds degrees from Cornerstone University and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.

His debut novel, Playing Saint, has been called an "intrigue-filled thriller" (Library Journal) and "a page-turner from the very beginning . . . gripping and realistic" (RT Book Reviews) and was a finalist for the 2015 Inspys and Carol Awards. His followup, The Last Con (HarperCollins Christian Fiction) "will leave readers stunned" (RT Book Reviews) and also short-listed for a 2016 Inspy. Playing Saint: All Souls Day (the sequel to Playing Saint) is set for release on October 30, 2017.

Zachary lives with his wife and son in the capital city of a mitten-shaped state, where he enjoys film, fine cigars, stimulating conversation, gourmet coffee, reading, writing, and cycling. He also hosts Clinch: A Podcast of Fiction and Not-Fiction and co-hosts The Gut Check Podcast (www.zacharybartels.com/podcasts) .

You can find more information about Zachary (as well as follow his blog, twitter, and facebook) at www.zacharybartels.com.



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