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Gary McAvoy is author of both fiction and nonfiction, including his bestselling thriller series “The Magdalene Chronicles,” and its sequel series, “Vatican Secret Archive Thrillers.” His nonfiction work “And Every Word Is True” has been hailed as a sequel to Truman Capote's landmark book “In Cold Blood.” Gary is also a professional collector of ancient manuscripts and historical documents, much of which informs his writing projects. ...more

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Gary McAvoy Thanks, Diane! And you bet, #11 is coming out likely next month or February latest. Learn more about it at https://garymcavoy.com/books-reviews/...
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The Celestial Guardian by Gary McAvoy
"Another great read from Mr. McAvoy! In this story, Father Michael finds a da Vinci blueprint that shows a device that could predict extraterrestrial events. Father Michael along with Hana gather top scientists to actually make the device. They named " Read more of this review »
The Celestial Guardian by Gary McAvoy
"INTRIGUE, TREACHERY & DECEPTION

We are taken to new heights (literally), Gary McAvoy fashion, in this, his latest Vatican Archive thriller, which is filled with wonder, intrigue, treachery and deception. Such an exciting new story, focussing on the br" Read more of this review »
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Gary McAvoy delivers another fascinating story . He never fails to offer multiple facets and insights to the characters and the plot. Well done! "
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Thanks, Diane! And you bet, #11 is coming out likely next month or February latest. Learn more about it at https://garymcavoy.com/books-reviews/...
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“Among these were the legendary families whose basis of power had stemmed from Italy’s past military campaigns: the Orsini, Conti, Frangipani and Colonna dynasties”
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“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek. (Joseph Campbell)”
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“In Cold Blood is the story of these six people—the [four] Clutters, who died together November 15, 1959, and Perry Smith and Richard Hickock, who were hanged April 14, 1965. And my book is the story of their lives and their deaths. It’s a completely factual account and every word is true.

— Truman Capote, interviewed in A Visit with Truman Capote, Maysles Films, 1966 (alternate title: With Love From Truman).”
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