The Sacrament

<p>What if no one ever had to die alone?</p><p>In 1923 in the mountains of eastern Peru a stranger approaches eleven injured men shortly after a battle has ended. He assists only six of the wounded all of whom die shortly after he sees to their needs; then without a word or glance toward the other five he leaves. The remaining men survive the journey home telling the story of the man with bright-blue eyes and a scar upon his right hand. The tale becomes the legend of El Padre passed down to their children and their children's children.</p><p>As time goes by the legend spreads beyond Peru crossing decades and continents.</p><p>In 2008 New York investigative reporter Sam Noll has a front-page political scandal in the works-that is until his editor reassigns him to chronicle the El Padre sightings. Although he's frustrated Sam slowly lets the new article become personal and persuades a quirky colleague Ira Nevins to assist him in the search. The discoveries lead Sam to some dangerous destinations and bring him new revelations about El Padre's intentions-and hopefully his true identity. When Sam uncovers a strange pattern to the sightings however it places him on the direct path of a man many believe to be some type of angel. </p><p>Although Sam is determined to solve the mystery he may be facing something more sinister than he originally believed-and finding the answer may be the last thing he ever does.</p>