Secrets of an Evil God (Paperback)

Paperback. A god buys you a beer in Rome-and explains how he runs the world. On a single day's walk past Pasquino's "talking" statue, beneath Castel Sant'Angelo, and down into the Vatican necropolis and Secret Archives, Alex is guided by Yale, a charming, unnerving voice who may be God.or something worse. Over saltimbocca and smoky espresso, Yale lays out the machinery of control-fear, greed, gullibility-and a secret history that stretches from Templars to central banks, from confessionals to smartphones. There's a device that can replay the past (and possible futures), a procession of locked doors that open, and a dinner bill for two when only one man is at the table. Part travelogue, part philosophical thriller, Secrets of an Evil God: A Roman Dialogue on Power, Faith, and Control peels back the stories we obey and dares readers to do the one thing that breaks the spell: ask the because. If you like Umberto Eco's puzzles, Dan Brown's momentum, and heretical humor with teeth, this novel will change how you look at Rome-and your own consent. Themes & keywords: Rome, Vatican Secret Archives, Knights Templar, central banks, chronovisor, conspiracy thriller, metaphysical fiction, satire of power. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…