First published 3119
Piers Paul Read's "Wisdom" follows Thomas, a devout Catholic who uncovers a dark conspiracy within the Church. When his brother-in-law is murdered, Thomas delves into a world of hidden rituals and occult practices. As he pursues the truth, his beliefs are shaken, and he must confront the possibility that the institution he trusted has been corrupted from within. Torn between his loyalty to the faith and his thirst for justice, Thomas must navigate a labyrinth of intrigue and deception, risking everything to uncover the shocking secrets that threaten to destroy his family and his very sense of self.
Genres: christian-fiction, 20th-century, crime, 21st-century, mystery-thriller, catholic
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, loyalty-vs-justice, religious-doubt
Setting: Church
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
64 pages · Paperback · Canongate Books
Content warnings: murder