The Vatican Deal

A Marty and Bo Thriller / Marty Schott and Bo Bishop / Book 2

by Michael Balter

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Book 2 of Marty and Bo

Pub Date May 15 2025 | Archive Date Mar 14 2025

Mission Point Press

General Fiction (Adult) | Mystery & Thrillers

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Description

Danger, deception, and betrayal lurk at every turn in this compelling international crime thriller from the award-winning author of Chasing Money.

Marty and Bo are back and flush with money thanks to their alluring new business partner, Natalya, and her powerful Russian oligarch backer. The two friends are in Italy to buy an art foundry and close a multi-million dollar licensing deal with the Vatican. But when they arrive, they discover the stakes are far higher than they imagined.

Threatened and attacked, Marty and Bo find themselves in a trap. The Naples Mafia is after the foundry for nefarious purposes. The head of the Vatican Bank has a hidden agenda. The Russian oligarch wants more than he is saying. Everyone is keeping secrets and telling lies. The two friends are ready to call it quits when a dangerous figure from their past appears in Rome. And then Natalya is kidnapped, the stakes go from business to personal, and all bets are off.

Caught in the crossfire between the Naples Mafia and the Russian Vory, can Marty and Bo uncover the truth about the Vatican deal, find a way to rescue Natalya, and escape with their lives and friendship intact?

Danger, deception, and betrayal lurk at every turn in this compelling international crime thriller from the award-winning author of Chasing Money.

Marty and Bo are back and flush with money thanks to...

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A Note From the Publisher

Chasing Money, the first book in the Marty and Bo thriller series, is available on Kindle Unlimited at https://amzn.to/40XV1UT if you would like to read that before reading The Vatican Deal.

It is NOT necessary to read the first book in the series to enjoy the second book, but if you prefer to read in order and don't have KU, contact the author via smbalter@gmail.com, and we will help you out.

Chasing Money, the first book in the Marty and Bo thriller series, is available on Kindle Unlimited at https://amzn.to/40XV1UT if you would like to read that before reading The Vatican Deal.

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Advance Praise

“The Vatican Deal is an electrifying blend of suspense, intrigue, and razor-sharp wit, where the stakes are as monumental as the Vatican’s own secrets.” - Gary McAvoy, bestselling author of Vatican Secret Archive Thrillers

“We can’t remember the last time we read a mafia thriller that was this fun.” - BestThrillers.com

"An intricate, masterfully crafted plot peppered with twists, authentic detail, and smart dialogue. The Vatican Deal is as fine a thriller as I’ve had the pleasure of reading." - Warren C. Easley, author of the award-winning Cal Claxton Mysteries.

"Michael Balter’s The Vatican Deal is a masterclass in international crime thrillers. The novel hooks you from the first page and doesn’t let go. The action is relentless, the suspense is palpable, and the twists are sharp enough to keep readers on edge throughout." Al Warren - House of Mystery Radio Show

“★★★★★ The Vatican Deal is a must-read for lovers of gripping high-stakes crime thrillers with a touch of adventure, action, and drama... I loved it.” - Keith Mbuya for Readers’ Favorite

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Marketing Plan

The Vatican Deal launches on May 15, 2025. The Kindle version is currently available for pre-order on Amazon for $9.99. The hardcover version will be available for bookstores and libraries to pre-order from Ingram Spark in March/April for $29.95. The softcover edition is priced at $17.99 and will be available from Ingram Spark and Amazon on May 15, 2025.

Meet Michael Balter in person at the Left Coast Crime Conference in Denver March 13-16, 2025. Michael is currently scheduling book signings as well as podcast, radio, and blog interviews in conjunction with the launch of his book. Send inquiries to smbalter@gmail.com

The Vatican Deal launches on May 15, 2025. The Kindle version is currently available for pre-order on Amazon for $9.99. The hardcover version will be available for bookstores and libraries to...

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