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Dominus #1.5
Exodus
Fans of Dan Brown and Simon Toyne will be gripped by this high-octane novella, which follows hot on the heels of GENESIS and DOMINUS by Tom Fox.
In just eight hours and forty-five minutes, an explosive device is primed to rock the foundations of Rome...When journalist Alexander Trecchio is awoken from dark dreams and called to the Vatican in the face of emergency, he knows just how much is at stake. Someone has desecrated the Sistine Chapel--and they have revenge in their sights.As Alexander is drawn deeper into the deadly web of lies, it's clear he is about to come face-to-face with an evil force who will stop at nothing to succeed . . . Can he stop them in their tracks before it's too late?Available exclusively in ebook, this is the sequel to Tom Fox's electrifying debut novel, DOMINUS.
In just eight hours and forty-five minutes, an explosive device is primed to rock the foundations of Rome...When journalist Alexander Trecchio is awoken from dark dreams and called to the Vatican in the face of emergency, he knows just how much is at stake. Someone has desecrated the Sistine Chapel--and they have revenge in their sights.As Alexander is drawn deeper into the deadly web of lies, it's clear he is about to come face-to-face with an evil force who will stop at nothing to succeed . . . Can he stop them in their tracks before it's too late?Available exclusively in ebook, this is the sequel to Tom Fox's electrifying debut novel, DOMINUS.
- GenresThriller
130 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 4, 2017
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About the author
Tom Fox
5 books55 followersFROM THE PUBLISHER: Tom Fox's storytelling emerges out of many years spent in academia, working on the history of the Christian Church. A respected authority on that subject, he has recently turned his attentions towards exploring the new stories that can be drawn out of its mysterious dimensions. Dominus is Tom's first novel, published together with twin novellae: Genesis and Exodus. He is a fan of the fast-paced thriller, whose books are published by Headline and Quercus.
FROM TOM: Tom pets cats, routinely spills coffee, and is mildly certain that everything in the world, including his writing this sentence, is a huge conspiracy. He has never trained a dragon, and is only occasionally mistaken for Stephen Fry when walking down the street.
FROM TOM: Tom pets cats, routinely spills coffee, and is mildly certain that everything in the world, including his writing this sentence, is a huge conspiracy. He has never trained a dragon, and is only occasionally mistaken for Stephen Fry when walking down the street.
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November 17, 2016
After a stunning thriller in the form of DOMINUS, Fox returns to continue the series with this short story, whose plot commences two months after the previous novel's conclusion. Embroiled in the most graphic and disturbing nightmare of his life, Alexander Trecchio wakes to discover he is home, but unsure how he made it there. Employed again as a journalist, Trecchio has been burning the midnight oil after the sensational and highly disturbing events inside the Vatican. This nightmare, though murky, had vivid symbols that leave Trecchio unsure how to process them. When a call comes from a trusted friend within the Vatican Museums, Trecchio agrees to meet him on site. Arriving at the Holy See, Trecchio receives access to the Sistene Chapel, desecrated with blood and symbols, things Trecchio can trace back to his nightmare. As Trecchio is able to foretell other events yet to occur, the Swiss Guard place him under arrest for terrorism and soon murder, after the body of a woman is found deeper in the Museums. With no clear motive or suspects, officials have only a single slip of paper with which to work, emblazoned with the word REVENGE. Who could be seeking retribution on the Vatican with complete access to the grounds and how does Alexander Trecchio sit into this larger narrative? Fox weaves through a biblical undertone as he progresses the story against the backdrop of a bomb, waiting to explode inside the Vatican, its timer slowly ticking downward. A brilliant follow-up to his thriller, Fox has found his niche, though the series could hang in the balance with an epic cliffhanger.
Some who may have read my earlier review of Fox's first short story in the series (Genesis) will remember that I criticised the author for flipping between the present and past as the story progressed. Here, Fox seems to have learned to hone the skill and utilise it to thicken the plot rather than confuse the reader. The story is layered primarily with a set of events perpetrated by a man seeking some form of retribution or revenge on the Vatican and its hierarchy, offset with the present exploration of these events and discoveries of the sinister plot. Peppered throughout is a philosophical viewpoint on sleep and life from the perspective of Alexander Trecchio, the story's protagonist. As mentioned above, after the scarring events inside the Vatican two months before, Trecchio is left to sift through the ashes of his memories and rebuild his own personal strength. However, someone seeks to begin their own Exodus away from the Vatican, perhaps paralleling the journey series fans know Trecchio himself took when he abandoned the priesthood. Fox uses strong characters to construct this tight short story and a plot that gains momentum with each passing (brief) chapter. It would seem as though Fox has learned from stumbling out of the block with Genesis on how to construct a strong story and lure readers in from the get-go. While one could likely read this story independently, some of the subtleties found in the previous two pieces, specifically DOMINUS, would certainly accentuate the character connection required to fully understand some of the backstory nuances Fox lays throughout the narrative.
Kudos, Mr. Fox for another wonderful piece of writing. I am eager to see if your cliffhanger has resolution or if fans will be pulled into a new set of characters when next you grace us with your work.
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Some who may have read my earlier review of Fox's first short story in the series (Genesis) will remember that I criticised the author for flipping between the present and past as the story progressed. Here, Fox seems to have learned to hone the skill and utilise it to thicken the plot rather than confuse the reader. The story is layered primarily with a set of events perpetrated by a man seeking some form of retribution or revenge on the Vatican and its hierarchy, offset with the present exploration of these events and discoveries of the sinister plot. Peppered throughout is a philosophical viewpoint on sleep and life from the perspective of Alexander Trecchio, the story's protagonist. As mentioned above, after the scarring events inside the Vatican two months before, Trecchio is left to sift through the ashes of his memories and rebuild his own personal strength. However, someone seeks to begin their own Exodus away from the Vatican, perhaps paralleling the journey series fans know Trecchio himself took when he abandoned the priesthood. Fox uses strong characters to construct this tight short story and a plot that gains momentum with each passing (brief) chapter. It would seem as though Fox has learned from stumbling out of the block with Genesis on how to construct a strong story and lure readers in from the get-go. While one could likely read this story independently, some of the subtleties found in the previous two pieces, specifically DOMINUS, would certainly accentuate the character connection required to fully understand some of the backstory nuances Fox lays throughout the narrative.
Kudos, Mr. Fox for another wonderful piece of writing. I am eager to see if your cliffhanger has resolution or if fans will be pulled into a new set of characters when next you grace us with your work.
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December 15, 2020
Fantastic reading
I love books by Dan Brown but I don't like many, not important, words and pages in his books. Here, in this novella by Tom Fox, I found Dan Brown’ writing style but I was not bored in any chapter. Highly recommended.
I love books by Dan Brown but I don't like many, not important, words and pages in his books. Here, in this novella by Tom Fox, I found Dan Brown’ writing style but I was not bored in any chapter. Highly recommended.
March 26, 2018
I really enjoyed Dominus and looked forward to reading Exodus but have to confess to being rather disappointed. I was hoping it would follow up on the story of the ‘ Stranger’ but it is really a stand alone short story with a loose connection to Dominus. Whilst it is undeniably well written, it is confined by it’s nature so the tension is short lived and the story resolved rapidly preventing proper engagement with the characters and in my opinion doesn’t really progress from Dominus. I do hope Tom Fox writes a worthy sequel.
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March 31, 2021Gripping in every way.
This is a book you cannot put down . Totally believable to a degree.
Cannot praise the author enough for his imagination to keep the reader glued to know more . Need to read the next phase.
Highly recommended
This is a book you cannot put down . Totally believable to a degree.
Cannot praise the author enough for his imagination to keep the reader glued to know more . Need to read the next phase.
Highly recommended
August 8, 2018
A little explosive at the end
Good story continuing a well trodden path along from a previous book; it's proving a good series to read so far
Good story continuing a well trodden path along from a previous book; it's proving a good series to read so far
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