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The Calling
This Amazon number one best seller is based on a never-revealed Vatican cover-up uncovered by Dr. Emile Jean Pin, world renowned former Jesuit priest and Professor of the Gregorian University (the University of the Vatican)–The Calling is a gripping tale of sex, corruption, and intrigue. In a deserted cemetery outside Verona Italy, an old man lay bleeding to death, stabbed by a kitchen butcher knife. His dying words, “That damned priest". The victim’s parish priest, Father Daniele, is accused of murder on circumstantial evidence. Suspecting police corruption, Father Daniele’s best friend, Father Bernardo, a young Jesuit priest, embarks on a private investigation to prove his friend’s innocence. The investigation ultimately draws Father Bernardo into the world of prostitution, awakening his dormant sexual desires. The Calling is a sexy, suspenseful fact-based mystery novel that keeps you resisting to pause until the shattering truth is finally revealed–offers an unprecedented, behind-the scenes look at the emotional struggles priests endure in their efforts to maintain celibacy...and the lengths to which the Church and the Vatican will go to avert a sexual scandal.
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Published August 13, 2018
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February 3, 2017
I'm a big fan of Dr. Jamie Turndorf's books. When I heard that she had written a novel, I couldn't wait to read it. And, this novel was more than I could have ever dreamed of. The story swept me away. The scenes of Europe were like word paintings! I wanted to read slower to savor the descriptions, the way you like to savor a great meal. But at the same time, I couldn't slow down. The book read itself! I actually read it in two sittings. The plot, the dialogue, the characters, the courtroom trial, and the sex are all top-notch. What is most amazing is the sensitive behind the scenes look at the secret lives and struggles that priests experience in trying to stay celibate really touched my heart. This fact-based story could actually change the future of the Church. I hope every Christian reads this amazing story!
February 6, 2017
I'm a fan of mystery novels, and have read 'em all. The Calling is beyond great. If you like The Young Pope, you are going to love this book. Written by the no. 1 bestselling author, Dr. Jamie Turndorf and her now deceased husband, internationally renowned former Jesuit priest and Vatican professor, Emile Pin. The story is based on a never revealed Vatican cover-up that Pin uncovered while doing research out of his Vatican-based research center. This well-written, page-turner will keep you burning the midnight oil and keep you guessing till the last page. I love it. You will too!
February 17, 2017
The Calling has all the elements of the greatest novels. Great plot, description, characters, sex and a fact-based story inspired by an actual Vatican cover up that has never been told. This novel is a must-read it's message will knock your socks off.
February 12, 2017
I love this book. The pages turn themselves. The priests' struggles really tugged at my heart. The fact that this is based on never told, church cover-up is so mind-blowing. You just have to read this book!
February 8, 2017
The Calling is The DaVinci Code meets the Young Pope! That it's based on an actual Church cover-up that's never been revealed, had me eager to read this novel. The Calling is so rich on so many levels. The descriptions swept me away to Italy, the characters really got under my skin and the plot had me grab from the first page. I also loved the fascinating inside look at the Church and the struggles priests face to maintain celibacy. You can tell that this book was written by an ex-priest. This novel has the power to begin a revolution that culminates in the abolition of priestly celibacy.
February 5, 2017
Ive read all of Dr. Turndorfs books and they all have helped me in me dealing with different aspects
of pain I was going through.
This one was thrilling and I read through it much faster as it was hard to put down some nights
even had dreams about. That rarely happens to me..
Must read
of pain I was going through.
This one was thrilling and I read through it much faster as it was hard to put down some nights
even had dreams about. That rarely happens to me..
Must read
February 13, 2017
When I first came across this novel, I was a tad skeptical. I wasn't sure that a book dealing with Catholicism, murder and local scandal would peak my interest. How wrong I was. In this quick page-turner, the author serves up a murder-mystery replete with descriptive scenery, memorable characters and an ending you won't see coming. In particular, I enjoyed the main character in his quest to venerate a colleague while dealing with a personal internal conflict that calls into question the man he is and the man who he will become. A great weekend read, you won't be disappointed with this one.
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