The Secret Cardinal, Paperback

Ex-Navy Seal Nolan Kilkenny is still grieving a personal tragedy when he is unexpectedly called to the Vatican, where the dying Pope Leo XIV has a secret mission for him: rescue Chinese religious prisoner Yin Daoming, who--unbeknownst to the rest of the world--has been a secret cardinal for 20 years. Entrusted with the dangerous truth about an unreported atrocity committed against the underground Church in China and its link to the mysterious Yin Daoming, Kilkenny grimly sets out on a complicated journey that will take him from the Vatican to the U.S., China, and Mongolia, and will ultimately involve the C.I.A., the Mafia, Amercian Special Forces, a conclave of cardinals, and the U.S. President.
"Grace builds a suspenseful head of steam as Kilkenny and friends overcome twists and obstacles in a dangerous race against Liu's forces." --Publishers Weekly

Tom Grace is the acclaimed, international bestselling author of the thriller novels featuring former Navy Seal Nolan Kilkenny, including Spyder Web, Quantum, Dark Ice, Fatal Orbit, The Secret Cardinal, and Undeniable. He is also the author of the political thriller The Liberty Intrigue. His works have received praise from such bestselling authors as Joseph Finder, Clive Cussler, David Limbaugh, and Steve Berry. An award-winning architect, Tom lives in Dexter, Michigan with his wife and five children.