Rising mega-pastor Parker Saint was
wrapped up in his ratings and his book deal. But that was before the
cops and the serial killer, the Vatican operatives, and the
centuries-old plot to conceal an ancient relic. Now he’s just trying to
stay alive.
Parker Saint is an up-and-coming superstar pastor on the verge of achieving everything he's wanted—including a national TV program and major book deal. His success seems all but guaranteed until an angry incident with a flight attendant. To keep his growing empire from collapsing, Parker cuts a deal and agrees to serve as a police consultant on the trail of a twisted serial killer who marks his victims with religious symbols. The problem is, Parker's anything but an expert, faking his way through the investigation by slipping away to consult his smart phone.
As he is drawn deeper into a web of intrigue involving an obsessive and demanding detective, a trio of relentless Vatican operatives, a string of botched exorcisms, and a centuries-old conspiracy to conceal a mysterious relic, Parker finds himself questioning everything he has been trying so hard to protect.
Building to an intense climax, Playing Saint is a timely exploration of what compels us, what defines us, and what redeems us. With its combination of suspense, humor, and intriguing characters, it will captivate readers until the final twist.
Parker Saint is an up-and-coming superstar pastor on the verge of achieving everything he's wanted—including a national TV program and major book deal. His success seems all but guaranteed until an angry incident with a flight attendant. To keep his growing empire from collapsing, Parker cuts a deal and agrees to serve as a police consultant on the trail of a twisted serial killer who marks his victims with religious symbols. The problem is, Parker's anything but an expert, faking his way through the investigation by slipping away to consult his smart phone.
As he is drawn deeper into a web of intrigue involving an obsessive and demanding detective, a trio of relentless Vatican operatives, a string of botched exorcisms, and a centuries-old conspiracy to conceal a mysterious relic, Parker finds himself questioning everything he has been trying so hard to protect.
Building to an intense climax, Playing Saint is a timely exploration of what compels us, what defines us, and what redeems us. With its combination of suspense, humor, and intriguing characters, it will captivate readers until the final twist.
My Review:
The summary of the story had me intrigued to say the least. When I actually started reading the story, I was disappointed. The serial killings involved satanic/occultic symbols being drawn on the bodies. With such a subject being addressed, I felt that the author did not deal with it with the seriousness that it deserved. Such a subject is not to be dealt with in a flippant or cavalier way, and this was how I felt it was handled through most of the book. There needed to be more Scripture and more understanding of how dangerous it is to deal with Satan and the occult without the Lord's help.
Thank you to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for allowing me to preview this book--the opinions which I wrote are my own.
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
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