The Celestial Gate Murders: They entered the Gate, and never came back. A priest chases whispers of a truth buried in faith, silence, and blood.($11.99Value)

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They entered the Gate, and never came back. A girl vanishes from a Seoul parish. A priest begins to ask questions no one dares to answer. What begins as a search for a missing college student quickly spirals into something darker—whispers of a secretive cult, a billion-dollar cryptocurrency breach, and an underground network of silence, faith, and blood. At the center of it all stands Father Antonio Han: young, idealistic, and increasingly troubled by what is done in the name of the faith he’s devoted his life to. As he pulls at the threads of truth, Antonio finds himself caught between betrayal and belief, justice and forgiveness, silence and survival. The deeper he goes, the more he risks everything—including his own soul. The Celestial Gate Murders is a genre-bending literary mystery that blends psychological suspense with questions of faith and power. Perfect for readers who enjoy slow-burning thrillers with moral complexity and emotionally haunted protagonists. If you're drawn to stories that ask not only what happened , but why it must be hidden , this is a book that will linger long after the final page. “A timely and vividly written crime novel layered with religion, family struggles, and introspection.” — Kirkus Reviews #storytellerUK2025 "Smooth and lyrical prose... fully developed characters... a timely and vividly written crime novel layered with introspection and faith." Kirkus Reviews "A multilayered mystery, The Celestial Gate Murders is a dramatic international thriller. Chung patiently unravels the tight knot of this drama by drawing on different narrative forms, which keeps the storytelling fresh and engaging. The prose offers a solid balance of exposition, action, and character development, along with red herrings and sharp turns that make this sprawling plot anything but predictable. Chung's novel is a captivating dive into the darkness of blind belief, and the corruptive forces that touch even the most sacred spaces, resulting in a smartly written and highly original international mystery." Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★