Day of Wrath
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When Washington, DC homicide detective Marko Zorn is called to the city’s Cathedral, he finds a gothic scene: A bloodied corpse lies below the balcony, clutching a tarot card in its right hand. It’s not just any corpse but that of the Cardinal Archbishop of Washington. And that card? A clue to the dead prelate’s mysterious past in the mountains of Mexico, where he witnessed the appearance of the cult of Holy Death.
No stranger to underworlds, Marko is swiftly drawn into a secret society—a world of incense and stained glass, stretching from that mountainous Mexican village all the way to the Vatican. The Archbishop’s murder, he learns, is part of a vast plot to infiltrate the Catholic Church and then extend Holy Death’s influence over secular society. The closer he gets to the cult’s heart of darkness, the more the bodies pile up.
Can Marko find the Archbishop’s killer and pull back the curtain on the cult before it is too late?
A spellbinding tale in the tradition of Dan Brown and David Baldacci, Day of Wrath is the most atmospheric novel of Eskin’s acclaimed Marko Zorn series.
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Full Praise
“Take a deep breath and hang on; this one holds you tight and never lets go.”
—Steve Berry, New York Times, and #1 internationally bestselling author
“Fans of Eskin’s previous Marko Zorn novels will find themselves right at home here, enjoying the snappy rhythms of Zorn’s rapid-fire dialogue . . . Zorn, who is as battle-tested as they come, . . . is a wise-cracking, faux-self-deprecating badass.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Day of Wrath is a pitch-perfect thriller, great storytelling wrapped up tight in a noir-laden package. Otho Eskin’s trademark style and wondrous hero Marko Zorn once again shine in this multi-layered tale that turns the spotlight on nefarious doings within the Catholic Church. Prayers may not be able to save the day, but Marko Zorn can. With Day of Wrath, Eskin treads on the hallowed ground of Dan Brown and leaves even bigger footprints.”
—Jon Land, New York Times, USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author
“Day of Wrath by Otho Eskin is a fast-moving action thriller with a coterie of unsavory yet colorful characters. The author excels at character development by introducing several potential witnesses, shady suspects, and questionable informants at every turn. At the same time, the relationship between Zorn and Richmond adds humorous touches to an otherwise serious situation. Marko Zorn is a very likeable character, one who loves to bend the rules and conduct his investigations his way, not as police procedures demand. This story is jam-packed with suspense and intrigue, particularly regarding the Holy Death cult. By delving into the history of the cult, the author spins several reasonable scenarios for the victim’s murder, but the ending is still a complete surprise.”
—Readers’ Favorite (read full review)
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