The Vatican Deal
A Marty and Bo Thriller
by Michael Balter
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Pub Date 15 May 2025 | Archive Date 28 Apr 2025
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Description
Danger, deception, and betrayal lurk at every turn in this compelling international crime thriller from the award-winning author of Chasing Money.
Marty and Bo are back and flush with money thanks to their alluring new business partner, Natalya, and her powerful Russian oligarch backer. The two friends are in Italy to buy an art foundry and close a multi-million dollar licensing deal with the Vatican when they discover the stakes are far higher than they imagined.
Threatened and attacked, Marty and Bo are caught in a trap. The Naples Mafia is after the foundry for nefarious purposes. The head of the Vatican Bank has a hidden agenda. The Russian oligarch wants more than he is saying. Everyone is keeping secrets and telling lies. The two friends are ready to call it quits when a dangerous figure from their past appears in Rome. And then Natalya is kidnapped, the stakes go from business to personal, and all bets are off.
Caught in the crossfire between the Naples Mafia and the Russian Vory, can Marty and Bo uncover the truth about the Vatican deal, find a way to rescue Natalya, and escape with their lives and friendship intact?
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
“An electrifying blend of suspense, intrigue, and razor-sharp wit, where the stakes are as monumental as the Vatican’s own secrets.” — Gary McAvoy, bestselling author of Vatican Secret Archive Thrillers
“We can’t remember the last time we read a mafia thriller that was this fun.”— BestThrillers.com
“A must-read for lovers of gripping high-stakes crime thrillers with a touch of adventure, action, and drama … I loved it.” — Keith Mbuya for Readers’ Favorite
“A fast-paced, action-packed crime thriller that will have readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.” — The Feathered Quill
“An intricate, masterfully crafted plot peppered with twists, authentic detail, and smart dialogue” — Warren C. Easley, author of the Cal Claxton Mysteries
“Addictive and compelling … Marty and Bo are under the gun again in this explosive follow-up to the award-winning Chasing Money” — Michael Lindley, author of the Amazon #1 "Hanna and Alex" Low Country mystery series
“A brilliant mix of danger, deception, and intrigue … with complex characters, unpredictable twists, and high-stakes action” — Al Warren, House of Mystery Radio Show
"Emotionally compelling, astute in its logic, delightfully unexpected ... hard to predict or put down." — D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
Marketing Plan
The Vatican Deal launches on May 15, 2025. The Kindle version is currently available for pre-order on Amazon for $9.99. The hardcover version ($29.95) and the softcover version ($17.99) are available for bookstores and libraries to pre-order from Ingram Spark now.
Michael is currently scheduling book signings as well as podcast, radio, and blog interviews in conjunction with the launch of his book. Send inquiries to smbalter@gmail.com
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9081965278444 |
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