Signs

In February 2013, Pope Benedict XVI shocks the world by announcing his resignation. For Bishop Peter Mercier, however, the greater surprise comes in a mysterious encounter with Hildegard of Bingen, who warns that the Fifth Key is nearing its fulfillment—and that Peter’s own journey may demand an unimaginable sacrifice.

Then Jorge Mario Bergoglio becomes Pope Francis.

As the new pontiff challenges the Vatican with his simplicity, mercy and determination to reform the Church, events far beyond Rome begin forming a disturbing pattern. Russia moves against Ukraine. Ebola spreads beyond Africa. Creation itself seems to cry out. The long-dormant cause of Pope John Paul I awakens through an extraordinary healing in Argentina, while the Dark Watch quietly protects secrets buried for decades.

Peter and Greenie follow the signs wherever they lead, unaware that others are watching them just as closely. And as Holy Week approaches, separate paths stretching from Rome to Russia, Florida, Yorkshire and the shores of Georgian Bay begin moving toward a confrontation no prophecy has fully explained.

Some will see coincidence. Others will see history. But for those who know where to look…

there have always been Signs.