“Kilkenny’s latest escapade is a fabulous thriller…[a] suspense filled action-packed tale.”

–Harriet Klausner, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and BookBytes.com reviewer

“Like The Da Vinci Code, this story features plenty of Vatican intrigue and several gory murders. But in The Secret Cardinal those representing the Catholic Church are the good guys.”

–Editor’s Choice, U.S. Catholic Magazine

“Grace’s spinning web of international intrigue makes for a gripping read, and the character of Yin provides a look at the power of one man of faith against incredible obstacles.”

–Library Journal

“Grace builds a suspenseful head of steam as Kilkenny and friends overcome twists and obstacles in a dangerous race against Liu’s [Chinese Ministry of State Security] forces.”

–Publishers Weekly

“Only rarely does a book make your jaw drop. Tom Grace’s The Secret Cardinal is such a novel. It is as riveting as it is shocking and revelatory. Here is a story of corruption, politics, murder…all tangled around a secret war waged in the most surprising place of all: behind the walls of the Vatican. A political and religious tour-de-force that should be read by everyone.”

–James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of The Judas Strain

“Tom Grace has written an intelligent and intriguing thriller with characters worth rooting for and a welcome twist–no gratuitous sex or over-the-top violence. The deftly plotted novel gives a close-up view of the inner workings of the Vatican in electing a Pope, along with a dazzling display of the latest high-tech military hardware and software. THE SECRET CARDINAL is a suspense-filled work of fiction about faith, hope, sacrifice and forgiveness, and a story that shows what precious gifts faith and freedom really are.”

–The Bookreporter

“[Grace] keeps us reading with a combination of solid characters and fast pacing. Fans of high-flying adventure will enjoy the romp…”

–Booklist

“…a gripping and realistic story that doesn’t leave any loose ends.”

–St. Anthony Messenger

“…an exciting thriller and an informative one as well.”

–Catholic News Service

“A deft blend of fact and fiction…The Secret Cardinal exceeds its entertainment value by raising awareness of China’s persecuted underground Catholic Church, which has been illegal for more than a half century.”

–2007 Book Pick, National Catholic Register