Playing Saint, Zachary Bartels
Playing Saint, Zachary Bartels
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Playing Saint

Author: Zachary Bartels

Narrator: Zachary Bartels

Unabridged: 9 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/22/2020


Synopsis

Yesterday, Parker Saint's only concern was his swiftly rising star power.

Today, he's just trying to stay alive.

Parker Saint is living the dream. A cushy job at a thriving megachurch has him on the verge of becoming a bestselling author and broadcast celebrity--until life takes an abrupt turn that lands him on the wrong side of the law. To avoid a public scandal, he agrees to consult with the police on a series of brutal murders linked by strange religious symbols scrawled on each victim.

Parker tries to play the expert, but he is clearly in over his head. Drawn ever deeper into a web of intrigue involving a demanding detective, a trio of secretive Vatican operatives, and a centuries-old conspiracy to conceal a mysterious relic, he realizes for the first time that the battle between good and evil is all too real--and that the killer is coming back . . . this time for him.

"A thought-provoking exploration into the power of faith and the reality of evil. Filled with memorable characters and tight writing, Playing Saint is an impressive debut from an author to watch." --Steven James, bestselling author of Placebo and The Queen

Reviews

Goodreads review by R.S. on December 23, 2014

This should be a movie. It would be sooo killer. I used to love those crazy supernatural movies when I was younger. I still do. Something about the mysticism that goes along with the Catholic church and the premise of demons and horrors that are unseen creep me out. And it's an addictive kind of cree......more

Goodreads review by Tracy on September 26, 2014

This book was a great little surprise. Really enjoyed it, couldn't put it down. I think I'm in love with Parker Saint. Certainly hope the author has more books up his sleeve, if Parker and I are to continue our relationship.......more

Goodreads review by Jessie on December 29, 2014

I have looked and looked for well-written Christian fiction, and I often come away disappointed. Imagine my glee when I actually enjoyed reading this book! The characters were lifelike and fun, the plot kept me interested, and I can't wait until Bartels writes another book.......more

Goodreads review by Eric on November 02, 2016

**This review was originally published in my church's newsletter where I serve as a pastor. On rare occasions I stumble into the genre of Christian Fiction. I am usually disappointed. Most Christian fiction in my experience is clichéd and sappy with unrealistic characters and stories of conversion th......more

Goodreads review by Mark on July 15, 2016

I have been interested in reading this book ever since I saw a blurb about it a few months back. Even though it is a new author with his debut novel, it sounded good enough that I was going to buy it. Then I got a chance to review it, so of course I grabbed it. This book is not for the faint of hea......more