From internationally bestselling author Glenn Cooper comes a gripping archaeological thriller of prophecy, secrecy, and spiritual warfare—spanning Ancient Rome, Elizabethan England, and the modern Vatican.
“The stars move still, time runs, the clock will strike,
The Devil will come, and Faustus must be damned.”
— Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus
Elisabetta Celestino was once a rising star in Roman archaeology. But when she uncovers a wall of ancient astrological symbols and the skeletons of long-dead humans with vestigial tails in the catacombs beneath the Vatican, her excavation is abruptly shut down.
Ten years later, a cave-in reopens the site—and the mystery. Now a nun, Elisabetta is pulled back into a deadly investigation involving a centuries-old prophecy, the murder of a scholar clutching Doctor Faustus, and a hidden sect that may have infiltrated the highest levels of the Church.
What she uncovers will challenge her faith, her family, and the future of the Church itself.
Praise for Glenn Cooper and The Devil Will Come:
“Glenn Cooper is the Indiana Jones of literature.”
— Annarita Briganti, La Repubblica
“In The Devil Will Come, Glenn Cooper is once again skillful in playing with continuous transitions between past and present and shows he fights on the same field as Dan Brown... A story full of suspense, spanning dark periods like the Middle Ages and the first Christian martyrs.”
— Luca Crovi, Il Giornale
Readers adore this fast-paced Vatican Thriller:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Better than Dan Brown... a thriller’s dream. Twists and turns galore, and I gasped at the end.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A conspiracy thriller for adults... entertaining and a bit edifying. What if it’s true?”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A fast-paced, adrenaline-filled book... One of the best I have read so far!”
For fans of archaeological thrillers, religious conspiracies, ancient prophecies, and strong female protagonists, The Devil Will Come is an unforgettable ride.
Perfect for readers of The Da Vinci Code, The Rule of Four, and The Last Templar. Read more
