Recent Release, "MARRANO," from Christian Faith Publishing Author Randy Engel, is a Gripping Vatican Thriller of Faith, Mystery, Murder, and Mayhem

Export, PA, October 01, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Randy Engel has completed a new book, "MARRANO: A Novel of Faith, Mystery, Murder and Mayhem at the Vatican," which introduces readers to Former American Marine, Monsignor Antony Morello, now a Vatican official seeking respite from his duties. When he returns to his humble parish in the Bronx for a quiet sabbatical, Morello discovers that tranquility is not to be found. Instead, he becomes ensnared in a labyrinthine plot spanning a century—a sinister scheme designed to topple the papacy itself. What begins as a simple retreat, turns into a deadly battle that pits Morello and his Sicilian Mafia accomplices against a battery of cunning and equally determined ex-Mossad agents, both playing for incalculable stakes.

With five decades of acclaimed writing on traditional Catholic themes to her credit, Engel brings her characteristic depth and authenticity to this enthralling narrative. Her previous works, including the internationally bestselling Sex Education - The Final Plague, The McHugh Chronicles - Who Killed the Prolife Movement, and the five-volume The Rite of Sodomy - Homosexuality and the Roman Catholic Church, have established her as a fearless voice in Catholic literature. Her prolific contributions to American Catholic publications have reached a global audience, and that same meticulous research and unflinching perspective illuminate every page of this explosive thriller.

"MARRANO" explores the collision between ecclesiastical duty and personal conviction, asking readers to confront the price of faith when faced with almost unsurmountable odds. As Morello navigates treacherous waters filled with betrayal, conspiracy, and violence, readers will discover the tension between being a faithful Catholic priest and being a man out of vengeance for the death of innocent victims. The novel examines how one man's integrity can challenge centuries of hidden darkness and unspeakable evils.
"This novel allowed me to explore the intersection of faith and moral courage," said Engel. Monsignor Morello embodies the conflict many faithful clerics and lay Catholics experience when confronted by forces, from within and without, that are out to undermine and ultimately destroy the Church they love.

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Randy Engel's riveting work offers readers both intellectual substance and page-turning suspense. The narrative demonstrates that faith and mystery need not be mutually exclusive.

Readers who wish to experience this captivating work can purchase "MARRANO" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
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