The Second Stone

Johan Vandermeer's groundbreaking thesis sparks an international conspiracy involving academia, religion, and espionage, with tensions escalating after a kidnapping near a Sydney school. As Johan’s captors—part of a secret Judaeo-Christian organization—demand he retract his work and return stolen Vatican materials, detective John Costas pursues leads amid mounting danger. This gripping story explores themes of faith, loyalty, and the perilous fallout of uncovering sensitive truths.