Title: The Popes’ Book
Author: C.F. Gayetty
Publisher: C.F. Gayetty
ISBN: 978-1736038512
Pages: 495
Genre: Literature & Fiction/Action & Adventure
Synopsis
Satan leaves behind a book on that first visit in 394 A.D. for Roman popes only to read; most popes do not take seriously Satan’s visit every ninety-nine years. After one pope attempts to destroy it in 1879, Satan’s authored book is removed for safety, eventually entrusted by 1895 to a boy named Marinus who the Vatican searches for, eluding detection for several decades under different names and locations. He is to keep this book safe until instructed to return it in 1976. To prevent popes from attempting to destroy THE POPES’ BOOK, Satan requires Marinus in 1988 to keep the key, which unlocks the book’s repository at the Vatican Secret Archive since 1609; the key must be returned in 2022. After that year, time is running out for a pope to restore paganism and prevent Satan’s final visit existential to the world.
This adult, historical fiction debut novel by CF Gayetty is “a compelling read… the characters are tightly drawn and each are integral to the story… the format of going through important moments of history makes it more relevant for readers who might not be attracted to the book’s theme. There really is something for everybody. It’s an adventure story, a time travel through history laced with political and theological comment, and many memorable characters.” – Jason Schaff, editor of THE POPES’ BOOK.
About the Author
I’m a sixth generation Californian born in the city of Los Angeles; and a graduate from California State University Northridge, receiving a BA degree in Political Science. I live with my husband in the County of Los Angeles. Prior to writing novels, I wrote four screenplays (DEAD LETTER, DEEP FREEZE EARTH, ECLIPSED, SPACE BUDDEES) – all not produced; and have worked for two LA-based entertainment guilds and two federal government departments. Visit cf-gayetty.com
