Lux Domini

Catherine Bell #1

by Alex Thomas

From the acclaimed Vatican thriller author Alex Thomas * The first Catherine Bell novel

A betrayal that has protected humanity from the apocalypse for two millenia. A woman who can read people like an open book. A secret that is stronger than death.

Sister Catherine is different. She can see people's auras and is a rebel within the Church. Just when she is confronted by her archenemy Cardinal Ciban, her mentor Father Darius dies in a freak accident. Shortly thereafter, the influential Cardinal Benelli commits suicide. But before he does, he reveals to Catherine that her gift is the only thing that can save the pope.

To protect Leo XIV, Catherine is planted in the papal household where she discovers an unbelievable secret about the pope and the murdered clergymen. But what does Cardinal Ciban have to do with it?

Genres: Fiction

413 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Alex Thomas and Tom Alex are aliases of a married couple. Alex Thomas stands for thriller novels, Tom Alex for young adult and all-age. Alex worked for more than two decades in the book and media sector as editor, writing coach and novelist. Thomas researched and taught computer science and artificial intelligence at German universities, then later as a professor in London, UK. Their series featuring the rebellious nun, Sister Catherine Bell, excites fans of Vatican and mystery thrillers alike. Both love to explore the intersection of science, religion and human history.

Alex Thomas und Tom Alex sind Pseudonyme eines Autorenehepaares. Unter Alex Thomas veröffentlichen die Autoren Thriller und Psychothriller, unter Tom Alex Jugendbücher und All-Age-Romane. Alex arbeitet seit vielen Jahren im Buch- und Medienbetrieb. Schreibt, übersetzt und lektoriert. Thomas arbeitete viele Jahre als Wissenschaftler und Professor für Künstliche Intelligenz an einer Londoner Universität, bevor er sich dem Schreiben und Übersetzen von Romanen widmete.

Reviews

[Sangita · Rating 2 out of 5]

Der Anfang ist spannend und macht einem neugierig. Die Geschichte kommt aber nicht so richtig ins Rollen und hat meines Erachtens auch einige Logikfehler. Als sich das Buch dem Ende neigte dachte ich echt, es kommt noch gut, doch schlussendlich war der Höhepunkt extrem abstrus und komisch. Hat mir nicht gefallen.

[Scott Groff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a great story. You will learn about the Vatican, the intrigues that go on there, alternate histories of early Christianity, all focused around a mystery. Vatican mysteries, paranormal abilities and murder.

[ronald pieri · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hard to follow

Too many characters made the story hard to follow. Top many pages filled with useless information that made my mind wander.

[Rev Gary · Rating 4 out of 5]

A real thriller, it keeps you guessing until the end. Can’t wait till the other books are translated.

[Septima Snape · Rating 3 out of 5]

very predictable

[Lena · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wenn man nach 200 Seiten immernoch nicht verstanden hat wer wer ist und was das bedeutet, gibt es eindeutig zu viele Charaktere mit schweren Namen in einem Buch.