THE FATIMA FILE: The Case of the Missing Millennium - Softcover

Lysaght, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798234069405

Publisher: Pan y Paz Press, 2026

Synopsis

She uncovered a buried secret — that powerful men kill to keep hidden.

Former nun Jackie McBride once sought heaven. Now, as an astrophysicist, she searches the heavens for truth. But when she learns the Vatican Observatory is colluding with a shadow American cabal, she discovers a suppressed reality guarded for decades with lethal force.

At the center of the conspiracy are two hidden texts—Shi’ah Islam’s “Book of Fatima” and Catholicism’s “Third Secret of Fatima”— whose revelation would fracture the foundations of religion and expose the military-industrial-intelligence state.

Suddenly, Jackie is on the run.

As CIA operatives close in to keep the truth buried, Jackie joins forces with a disgruntled FBI agent, a Jesuit priest, and a devout group of Shi’ah Muslims. Together, they follow a trail of deception from Fatima to Rome to Mount Sinai.

But every revelation brings Jackie closer to a truth more dangerous than the men hunting her.

Because the greatest danger is not the conspiracy.

It is the secret itself.

The Fatima File: The Case of the Missing Millennium is a conspiracy thriller of religious-political intrigue and covert power, concealing a revelation that could redefine reality — and give hope to humanity.

“An exceptional novel, with great pacing and characters, building to a fabulous ending. This thriller plays into what’s haunting us as a society today. The author is on to something." — Andra Miller, former Executive Editor at Random House

About this title

About the Author

Raised Irish-Catholic in Brooklyn, Harvard graduate Tom Lysaght has written some 30 plays in both English and Spanish. His Off-Broadway play Nobody Don't Like Yog starring Emmy-winning actor Ben Gazzara as Yogi Berra, toured nationally. He was founding director and resident playwright of El Teatro de Pan y Paz (Bread and Peace Theater), while also serving as Manager of Radio Bahai of Lake Titicaca during his three-year residence in the Andes of Peru. He is the recipient of some dozen writing fellowships, including the MacDowell Colony, the Edward Albee Foundation, Scotland's Hawthornden Castle, and the Israeli Center for the Arts. His published prose includes a historical novel (Persian Passion 2019), a generational memoir (Old Wives' Tales 2022), and a collection of memories and essays (The Inner Atlas 2025). A chapter of his memoir, Till Your Father Comes Home can be read on his website, Social Drama/Sacred Space, which serves as a resource for utilizing theater in grassroots community building. His illustrated novella, Valley of the Birds, a fable of flight, and the second volume of his Persian Passion trilogy are both forthcoming. Lysaght lives in Los Angeles.

From the Back Cover

THE FATIMA FILE is a bold and intellectually provocative conspiracy thriller, packed with covert collusion, archival mystery, and big metaphysical questions. Author Lysaght's greatest strength is his scope. The book is packed with fascinating material. The novel's emotionally compelling protagonist, a former nun now an astrophysicist, is trying to understand what truth means when powerful institutions control and conceal it. Dr. Jackie McBride's personal journey, mirroring the book's larger themes, gives the story depth and the reader hope." -Heena Rathore-Pardeshi, Goodreads reviewer

Assessment by Publishers Weekly:
Plot: Lysaght's novel is fast-paced and intricately plotted, blending conspiracy thriller, religious mystery and international adventure into a compelling plot. The investigation into the mysterious Fatima file propels readers across continents and through layers of deception, with each revelation raising the stakes.

Prose: Lysaght's prose is confident, accessible and rich in historical and religious detail. The novel effectively combines scholarly concepts with thriller conventions allowing complex theological, scientific and political ideas to remain engaging rather than overwhelming. The author demonstrates a talent for weaving exposition into the narrative without slowing its momentum, while vivid details help bring both the mystery and the global scope of the story to life.

Originality: Readers will find many of the elements that make conspiracy thrillers so appealing like secret documents, hidden agendas and powerful organizations operating in the shadows. What sets The Fatima File apart is its thoughtful exploration of the intersection between faith and science.

Character/Execution: Jackie McBride is a compelling protagonist whose unique combination of scientific expertise and religious background allows her to approach the mystery from multiple perspectives. Her personal struggle to reconcile faith, evidence and truth gives the story emotional resonance beyond its suspenseful plot. Supporting characters like FBI agent Johnny Ortiz and Father Kelson had well defined story arcs that contributed meaningfully to the investigation, creating a diverse and believable ensemble united by a shared search for answers. -from BookLife Prize Critic's Report

From the Inside Flap

"THE FATIMA FILE is an extraordinary book," writes JUDGE DOROTHY W. NELSON (U.S. Court of Appeals, former Dean of USC Law School). "Once I started reading I could not put it down. Tom Lysaght is not only brilliant but also one of the finest creative writers I have ever experienced. He portrays religious mystery and political reality through clearly defined and exciting characters. In the end you are left with little doubt as to the imminent unity of religion and unity of mankind."

Edition details

• Publisher: Pan y Paz Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798234069405
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 414