First published 2014
Harry Stean builds traditional churches and cathedrals across the globe, but his faith died long ago. Now an agnostic with deep knowledge of Christian symbols and history, he finds himself drawn into a deadly conspiracy. A secret organization called The Garden has spent centuries working to destroy Christianity from within. They orchestrate small scandals and minor crises, each one a "snakebite" designed to weaken belief bit by bit. The Garden operates in shadows, manipulating events with patience and precision. Harry's expertise in religious symbolism makes him both a target and a weapon in this ancient war. As malevolent forces close in around him, Harry must race against time to stop their latest scheme. The architect who lost his own faith now stands as Christianity's unlikely defender against enemies who have perfected the art of spiritual sabotage over hundreds of years.
Genres: christian-fiction, suspense, mystery, thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unlikely-hero
Setting: Christianity, The Garden
Period: Centuries
669 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Press