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Vatican Knights #25
The Vladorian Keep
Somewhere in the Apuseni Mountains, a member from Vatican Intelligence is running from a kill squad for the secrets he possesses.
In Cluj-Napoca, three priests are discovered impaled in the church’s courtyard.
From St. Michael’s Church in Transylvania, a nun goes missing.
In the Apuseni mountain range in Romania, it’s said that a fabled Keep made from the bones of Vlad the Impaler’s victims stands high enough to touch the sky. At night, things run through the forest claiming those who get too close to the truth. Some people call them demons and trolls known as the Vladorians; others say they don’t exist at all but are the creations of imagination. So, when Kimball Hayden and his team of Vatican Knights are called to investigate, they discover a horror that’s far greater than folklore.
Does the Vladorian Keep exist? This tower of bones?
Do the demons and trolls of mythology truly exist to hold the Keep safe? Or is it something different altogether?
With the world now on the precipice of shifting global power to rogue states, it’s up to the Vatican Knights to discover the truth behind the fabled Keep and to stop a world-changing mission from upsetting the peaceful balance between all nations.
From bestselling author Rick Jones comes his newest novel of intrigue and non-stop action with award-nominated executive producer Ileen Maisel stating: Each of the 24 action thriller novels will leave readers gripped. A global television series is currently in development.
In Cluj-Napoca, three priests are discovered impaled in the church’s courtyard.
From St. Michael’s Church in Transylvania, a nun goes missing.
In the Apuseni mountain range in Romania, it’s said that a fabled Keep made from the bones of Vlad the Impaler’s victims stands high enough to touch the sky. At night, things run through the forest claiming those who get too close to the truth. Some people call them demons and trolls known as the Vladorians; others say they don’t exist at all but are the creations of imagination. So, when Kimball Hayden and his team of Vatican Knights are called to investigate, they discover a horror that’s far greater than folklore.
Does the Vladorian Keep exist? This tower of bones?
Do the demons and trolls of mythology truly exist to hold the Keep safe? Or is it something different altogether?
With the world now on the precipice of shifting global power to rogue states, it’s up to the Vatican Knights to discover the truth behind the fabled Keep and to stop a world-changing mission from upsetting the peaceful balance between all nations.
From bestselling author Rick Jones comes his newest novel of intrigue and non-stop action with award-nominated executive producer Ileen Maisel stating: Each of the 24 action thriller novels will leave readers gripped. A global television series is currently in development.
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2021
33 people are currently reading
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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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August 26, 2021
Not sure how you guys keep it up
I’ m not sure how many books can be written about Mr. Hayden, but it seems they get better every time. His character never gets wearisome and the diversity of his situations keeps his books at the top of my list. I read 3 books a week, but whatever I’m reading gets put down when The Vatican Knights hit my inbox.
I’ m not sure how many books can be written about Mr. Hayden, but it seems they get better every time. His character never gets wearisome and the diversity of his situations keeps his books at the top of my list. I read 3 books a week, but whatever I’m reading gets put down when The Vatican Knights hit my inbox.
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August 1, 2021HaVING READ THIS ONE BEFORE i HAD TO RETURN IT SO i EXPECT i HAVE ALREADY DONE A REVIEW FROM WHEN i READ IT. All these books about the Vatican Knights are fantastic and the main character is really great, love the books and would recommend.
July 4, 2021
Great
As always, full of action and the deep emotions of a man in turmoil. Will Hayden ever find the light? Keep the books coming…
As always, full of action and the deep emotions of a man in turmoil. Will Hayden ever find the light? Keep the books coming…
July 22, 2021
Great book again
You have never disappointed me and this was another great one. I look forward to all your books. I love the people in these stories.
You have never disappointed me and this was another great one. I look forward to all your books. I love the people in these stories.
February 13, 2022
Sad & uplifting
A slight move from previous Kimble adventures, well crafted plot but a slightly rushed ending, well worth a read, looking forward to the next adventure
A slight move from previous Kimble adventures, well crafted plot but a slightly rushed ending, well worth a read, looking forward to the next adventure
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March 9, 2022As expected
This series just gets better and better. Though, I'm starting to wonder how much heartache one man can take. Keep up the great work.
This series just gets better and better. Though, I'm starting to wonder how much heartache one man can take. Keep up the great work.
April 21, 2023
total loss
A brutal battle leaves our hero horribly wounded but it’s the decision of another that wounds him the most. He may not recover from this wound.
A brutal battle leaves our hero horribly wounded but it’s the decision of another that wounds him the most. He may not recover from this wound.
August 18, 2021
Another thrilling read from the prolific Rick Jones. Slightly repetitive which became grating (excellent descriptions of body armour, but happened too often), but tense and exciting.
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