Stalemate

About the Book

STALEMATE is an epic tale of international crime, mystery, and suspense at the dawn of the 20th century, a time when ordinary people were confronted for the first time in history with electricity, telephones, telegrams, radios, automobiles, airplanes, and revolutionary advances in science and medicine. The story chronicles the deadly ambitions and lusts of Emile Gerrault, a wealthy French businessman who amasses a fortune in pursuit of power during the Industrial Revolution, and Jean Lavasseur, a police detective determined to stop him. An ongoing chess game is a metaphor of the spiraling tension between them as the stakes continue to rise. cover art by Richard H. Ryan

About the Author

“HOLY ORDERS was both fascinating and surperbly researched. The personal conflicts of its characters and the plot's historical backdrop gave me pause to reflect not only on my life, but also my own Irish heritage. The story is a refreshing departure from the norm and I feel Ms. Glenn has authored a truly remarkable work.” --Bruce Fitzpatrick, Author of RULES OF THE GAME “Written in a style worthy of Andrew Greely, HOLY ORDERS is a story of the clash between true spirituality, which deals with loving relationships, and pharisaic legalism as characterized by Canon Law. Truly a masterpiece demonstrating the effects of these two elements in our lives.” --Father Frank Wanek, Archdiocese of Los Angeles