The Austrian psychologist Wilhelm Reich (a real historical figure) escapes Nazi Germany and makes a revolutionary discovery. While imprisoned, he experiences hallucinations that seem to link him across time to Eymerich.
Nicolas Eymerich travels to Sardinia with King Peter IV of Aragon to suppress a revolt led by Mariano, Judge of Arborea. He encounters a mysterious and ancient deity known as the Sardus Pater . The Austrian psychologist Wilhelm Reich (a real historical
A sci-fi thread involving the Euro-Force, a futuristic military organization, which often provides the technological or metaphysical explanation for the supernatural events in the past and present. Key Themes He encounters a mysterious and ancient deity known
Eymerich is portrayed not as a hero, but as a "cruel, ruthless, [and] haughty" man whose primary motivation is the absolute defense of the Catholic Church. Availability Availability The novel is celebrated for its complex,
The novel is celebrated for its complex, multi-layered storytelling that weaves together three distinct time periods:
Evangelisti blends meticulously researched history with elements of horror and the supernatural.