The Last Conclave
by Glenn Cooper
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Pub Date 19 May 2025 | Archive Date 18 Jun 2025
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Description
A vanished conclave. An empty Sistine Chapel. And a secret buried for eight centuries.
From internationally bestselling author Glenn Cooper comes a gripping Vatican conspiracy thriller that has already topped the charts in Italy.
When Pope John XXIV is found dead in his bed just two years after his election, the world braces for a new conclave. But as the cardinal electors are sealed inside the Sistine Chapel, something unthinkable happens.
Hours pass. No smoke rises. No vote is announced.
And when Vatican Secretary of State Elisabetta Celestino breaks protocol to open the doors—she finds the chapel empty. The cardinals have vanished without a trace.
CNN religion expert Cal Donovan is on-site to cover the conclave, but soon finds himself swept into a global investigation. As panic spreads and theories abound, Cal uncovers a chilling trail leading back to a centuries-old order—one that has waited in the shadows to cleanse the sins of the Church... with blood.
Ancient secrets. Ruthless power. And a final reckoning that will shake the foundations of faith.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798992574531 |
| PRICE | US$17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 310 |
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Featured Reviews
Susanne K, Reviewer
This was an excellent story! A mix of Dan Brown's Robert Langdon series and Robert Harris' Conclave. As for the timing of this book's release considering the new Pope's just been elected, either the author writes really fast or it was a lucky coincidence! I loved this. Plenty of action and POV's, from the delay of seeing the first smoke after the start of the conclave, the disappearance of the cardinals from the locked Sistine Chapel, the various authorities trying to track where they went, through to the thrilling conclusion. I also enjoyed the bit of history about the Cathars. Well worth reading.
Thanks to Netgalley, Book Whisperer, and Glenn Cooper for the free ARC. All opinions are my own.
Drew H, Reviewer
Thank you to NetGalley and Book Whisperer for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fun, fast-paced read that kept me turning the pages late into the night. The high-stakes plot, secretive religious orders, and coded mysteries immediately brought Dan Brown to mind—in the best way. The timing of this release couldn’t have been more perfect, especially with a real-life conclave recently taking place. It added an extra layer of intrigue and immediacy to the story.
If you enjoy thrillers that mix history, suspense, and a touch of the arcane, this one’s worth picking up!
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