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Malachi Martin: In the Shadows of the Vatican
Former CIA operations officer Robert Marro Jr. pens a gripping memoir about his close friend and confidante, the famed enigmatic exorcist, bestselling author, and Vatican insider Malachi Martin.
In this riveting firsthand account, Robert Marro Jr. pulls back the veil on the life of the mysterious and controversial Reverend Dr. Malachi Martin. Over the course of their decade-long friendship, Martin revealed secretive details of the Vatican’s efforts to combat Stalinist Iron Curtain governments during the Cold War. Martin also revealed to Marro previously unknown details of the controversial Third Secret of Fatima, which to date has still not been fully disclosed, despite Vatican protestations to the contrary. Marro also sets the record straight on Martin’s status as an ex-Jesuit priest and alleged womanizer. Martin was not only a renowned exorcist who literally fought the demons of Hell—he was a Dead Sea Scrolls archeologist, Cold War Vatican spy, and advisor to three popes. In Malachi Martin, Marro pulls back the curtain on the only priest who could legitimately be called “The Indiana Jones of the Catholic Church.”
In this riveting firsthand account, Robert Marro Jr. pulls back the veil on the life of the mysterious and controversial Reverend Dr. Malachi Martin. Over the course of their decade-long friendship, Martin revealed secretive details of the Vatican’s efforts to combat Stalinist Iron Curtain governments during the Cold War. Martin also revealed to Marro previously unknown details of the controversial Third Secret of Fatima, which to date has still not been fully disclosed, despite Vatican protestations to the contrary. Marro also sets the record straight on Martin’s status as an ex-Jesuit priest and alleged womanizer. Martin was not only a renowned exorcist who literally fought the demons of Hell—he was a Dead Sea Scrolls archeologist, Cold War Vatican spy, and advisor to three popes. In Malachi Martin, Marro pulls back the curtain on the only priest who could legitimately be called “The Indiana Jones of the Catholic Church.”
173 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 2, 2025
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January 1, 2026
I have read everything I can get my hands on either written or written about Malachi Martin and this book is a fantastic well written story that tells it all… fantastic. I just wish it was 300 pages longer.
December 30, 2025
A Must Read to know who Malachi Martin was!
Read this book as a beginning to Malachi Martin's books!
Still very pertinent in 2026! Great read for Catholics, cradle, fallen away or new convert.
Read this book as a beginning to Malachi Martin's books!
Still very pertinent in 2026! Great read for Catholics, cradle, fallen away or new convert.
December 21, 2025
Very insightful
This book Is a real treasure. Written by a man that really knew Malachi. His personal knowledge of the man and his life was amazing.
This book Is a real treasure. Written by a man that really knew Malachi. His personal knowledge of the man and his life was amazing.
December 15, 2025
I found this book fascinating and engaging. I have had a long-term interest in Fr. Martin for some time and thought it was excellent to understand the connections he made with the people in his inner circle. A worthy read.
December 11, 2025
Well done, good and faithful servant!
A book every Catholic must read! Beautifully and authentically written - from the heart, giving us indepth insight into who Fr. Malachi Martin was. How strong his Catholic Faith and His love for Our Lord Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Mother and Holy Mother Church. The fact he was made a Cardinal made my heart very happy - he was truly a good and faithful servant to the end. May we learn from this holy man, that we too remain steadfast in the Faith, faithful to Our Lord Jesus Christ, unto death - no compromise!
Laus Deo semper🙏
A book every Catholic must read! Beautifully and authentically written - from the heart, giving us indepth insight into who Fr. Malachi Martin was. How strong his Catholic Faith and His love for Our Lord Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Mother and Holy Mother Church. The fact he was made a Cardinal made my heart very happy - he was truly a good and faithful servant to the end. May we learn from this holy man, that we too remain steadfast in the Faith, faithful to Our Lord Jesus Christ, unto death - no compromise!
Laus Deo semper🙏
February 24, 2026
I am so grateful to Robert Marro for sharing so much about his friend, the "controversial" and well-loved Malachi Martin. This book opened my eyes to the many truths shielded from the faithful. It is a page-turner and, unfortunately, contains (what I personally believe) to be facts about the infiltration of evil into the Catholic Church. The reader should not be too surprised, however, since the Blessed Mother has been warning us about these things in her many apparitions (which Marro touches on). The book is a sincere love song to a friend.
I also appreciated the prayers provided at the back of the book, which Malachi Martin himself promulgated. While the demographic for this opus is likely limited to practicing Catholics, I think anyone interested in knowing what might be going on in the walls of the Vatican would benefit from this good read. I highly recommend! And thank you, Robert Marro, Jr.
I also appreciated the prayers provided at the back of the book, which Malachi Martin himself promulgated. While the demographic for this opus is likely limited to practicing Catholics, I think anyone interested in knowing what might be going on in the walls of the Vatican would benefit from this good read. I highly recommend! And thank you, Robert Marro, Jr.
April 20, 2026
A Phenomenal Read About A Good And Holy Priest By His Best Friend And Exorcist
This Great Work of Mr. Morro’s is so needed to familiarize Catholics of All ages with The Great Rev. Dr. Malachi Martin+ and correct and hopefully, at last dispel all the slanderous lies and accusations leveled against him by his enemies and the enemies of The Church! Rest In Eternal Peace+ Fr. Martin 🙏🏻
This Great Work of Mr. Morro’s is so needed to familiarize Catholics of All ages with The Great Rev. Dr. Malachi Martin+ and correct and hopefully, at last dispel all the slanderous lies and accusations leveled against him by his enemies and the enemies of The Church! Rest In Eternal Peace+ Fr. Martin 🙏🏻
February 7, 2026
my Dad would have liked him
Helps to understand better the confusion happening in the Catholic Church ( and others) since the 1960's. Had my father been stunned to these things I don't think he would have been quite so obedient. I miss going to the Abbey for 6:00am Mass where one was always going on on the side alters ( that are gone now).
Helps to understand better the confusion happening in the Catholic Church ( and others) since the 1960's. Had my father been stunned to these things I don't think he would have been quite so obedient. I miss going to the Abbey for 6:00am Mass where one was always going on on the side alters ( that are gone now).
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