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Vatican Knights #6
Crosses to Bear
In a Galveston, Texas lab, a lethal strain has been stolen by a terrorist faction.
In New Mexico, the population of a small town is completely wiped out.
In Las Vegas, a vicious underground clan called the Community surfaces at night to prey on the weak.
In Paris, two old foes of Kimball Hayden reunite as a kill team to hunt him down.
Now considered dead by the Vatican, Kimball Hayden is leading a secretive life living on the streets of Las Vegas. But when a parish comes under the threat of a vicious mob, he finds himself thrown back into a world of violence.
Once again Kimball finds himself in the role as the ‘priest who is not a priest’ fighting to protect those who cannot protect themselves. And when Vatican City is threatened with complete annihilation, he returns to fight a battle against a foe he cannot possibly defeat.
In New Mexico, the population of a small town is completely wiped out.
In Las Vegas, a vicious underground clan called the Community surfaces at night to prey on the weak.
In Paris, two old foes of Kimball Hayden reunite as a kill team to hunt him down.
Now considered dead by the Vatican, Kimball Hayden is leading a secretive life living on the streets of Las Vegas. But when a parish comes under the threat of a vicious mob, he finds himself thrown back into a world of violence.
Once again Kimball finds himself in the role as the ‘priest who is not a priest’ fighting to protect those who cannot protect themselves. And when Vatican City is threatened with complete annihilation, he returns to fight a battle against a foe he cannot possibly defeat.
273 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 8, 2014
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About the author
Rick Jones
94 books194 followersRick Jones was born and raised in the Boston area and moved to Las Vegas in the early eighties where he graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in English. Currently, he is employed with the state of Nevada in law enforcement, and enjoys traveling, especially to Rome and Vatican City where many of the settings for his novels take place.
Rick Jones is also an avid writer and the creator of the Vatican Knight series (VATICAN KNIGHTS, SHEPHERD ONE and The ISCARIOT AGENDA), and the psychological thriller, THE MAN WHO CAST TWO SHADOWS.
He lives in Las Vegas with his two mini schnauzers, Wrangler and Hobo.
Rick Jones is also an avid writer and the creator of the Vatican Knight series (VATICAN KNIGHTS, SHEPHERD ONE and The ISCARIOT AGENDA), and the psychological thriller, THE MAN WHO CAST TWO SHADOWS.
He lives in Las Vegas with his two mini schnauzers, Wrangler and Hobo.
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Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews
April 23, 2025
If you take out the recap of all the previous books and if you remove all the parts with Kimball obsessing about the past, this would be a very short book. Now, granted, what is left is still interesting and well worth reading.
October 15, 2017
Love lost
As always, a good read although I didn't find it to be as good as the others.
It was nice to have Kimball reveal his human side with regard to Sister Abby. The other parts of the story were a bit redundant.
As always, a good read although I didn't find it to be as good as the others.
It was nice to have Kimball reveal his human side with regard to Sister Abby. The other parts of the story were a bit redundant.
March 20, 2021
Not much gets done once I start one of the Vatican Knight adventures. Definitely not boring, with so many twists you really can’t predict the outcome - other than the good guys generally win out! Terrific series!!
July 8, 2017
Rick Jones writes a really good action/adventure series with The Vatican Knights. I've really been enjoying these. Great read!
September 9, 2021
Entertaining, as usual. A quick read, as usual.
June 2, 2025
Yet another good addition to the series. Here we see Kimball struggling with his past actions and face on rogue agent.
December 10, 2016
Great book!
November 2, 2014
The Vatican Knights and the Pope all believe that Kimball Hayden is dead..... just as he planned. Kimball no longer believing that he is worthy of being a Knight is now living in Vegas on the streets. He helps around a Catholic Church and becomes more involved when a gang known as the community steals from the Church. He takes on the community which leads to the death of Sister Abigal whom he had started to fall in love with.
Meanwhile, Ezekiel has stolen vials of a deadly virus and is planning an attack on the Vatican to kill Kimball who is doesn't realize is "dead" The virus is tried on a small in Mexico that is the size of the Vatican. Hayden put two and two together and realizes the attack is a precurser to an attack on on his beloved Vatican, Pope and fellow Knights.
Making his way back to the Vatican, he seek forgiveness and resumes his position as a Knight to protect those he loves.
Great mix of religion and espionage. As a former teacher of religion in a Catholic school, I appreciate the accurate information concerning the Catholic Church.
Fantastic novel.
Meanwhile, Ezekiel has stolen vials of a deadly virus and is planning an attack on the Vatican to kill Kimball who is doesn't realize is "dead" The virus is tried on a small in Mexico that is the size of the Vatican. Hayden put two and two together and realizes the attack is a precurser to an attack on on his beloved Vatican, Pope and fellow Knights.
Making his way back to the Vatican, he seek forgiveness and resumes his position as a Knight to protect those he loves.
Great mix of religion and espionage. As a former teacher of religion in a Catholic school, I appreciate the accurate information concerning the Catholic Church.
Fantastic novel.
December 27, 2015
Another great Vatican Knights book.
July 16, 2016
Kimball's redemption story continues. I really liked the Sister Abigail plotline. Jones' style is getting more polished and insightful. So far, this is one of my favorite books in the series.
October 25, 2016
Tears
Better have tissues for this one at least I needed them! Deadly viruses have been let loose and are planned to be let loose again at the Vatican!!
Better have tissues for this one at least I needed them! Deadly viruses have been let loose and are planned to be let loose again at the Vatican!!
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July 12, 2016Anoth great story
July 2, 2018
Another true suspense and thriller by the author
This one went a bit too fast
Great book
This one went a bit too fast
Great book
July 21, 2018
Great read as always
I enjoyed the story and how it all came together with so many things going on and a great ending
I enjoyed the story and how it all came together with so many things going on and a great ending
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