The Malachy Codex

<p>When the pontiff dies in 2025 a chilling prophecy ignites a global hunt. Dr. Elena Moretti a Vatican cryptologist uncovers the Malachy Codex-a 12th-century relic foretelling the final pope <em>Petrus Romanus</em> whose reign unleashes chaos. The codex's vellum burns with cryptic Latin and serpent sigils pointing to Pope Peter II Cardinal Rinaldi whose tattooed wrist hides a deadly secret. With hacker Luca Mancini Elena races from Rome's catacombs to Tokyo's neon underworld Lagos's fiery slums and Sydney's ancient tunnels battling the Order of the Serpent-a cult wielding Rinaldi's blood to open apocalyptic gates. Each gate's ritual tied to a lunar eclipse amplifies the codex's curse its visions shredding Elena's mind with gold-flecked serpent eyes. Allies betray riots engulf cities and a cardinal's onyx ring signals a traitor within the Vatican. As Elena seals the final gate sparing Rinaldi to atone the codex binds her to an eternal vigil its whispers warning of new altars. <em>The Malachy Codex</em> is a heart-pounding thriller of supernatural suspense and global intrigue perfect for fans of Dan Brown and Silvia Moreno-Garcia. </p>