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The Vatican Deal

A Marty and Bo Thriller (Marty Schott and Bo Bishop, Book 2)

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The Vatican Deal

By: Michael Balter
Narrated by: Frits Zernike
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Danger, deception, and betrayal lurk at every turn in this compelling international crime thriller - now available as a gripping audiobook - 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?

With masterful narration by Frits Zernike—who brings to life a cast of characters from Italy, Russia, America, and Ireland—this thrilling audiobook will keep you on the edge of your seat.

©2025 Michael Balter Books (P)2025 Michael Balter Books
Crime Thrillers International Mystery & Crime Mystery Thriller & Suspense Italy Rome Russia

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Critic reviews

“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

“ 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.” - Readers’ Favorite

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A gripping, terrifying, and suspenseful story with wonderful worldbuilding and the amazing Marty and Bo. Frits Zernike’s narration is flat-out awesome.
A completely unputdownable listen.

A review copy of this book was sent to me by the author. All of the above opinions are my own.

Gripping.

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Brilliant narration from Frits Zernike, who brings the grit , drama and action to your ears.

Marty and Bo travel to Rome to buy a foundry and find themselves in the middle of a mob war. Things get dangerous when Natalia is kidnapped. This book is full on pace, action, twists and turns full on drama.

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