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The Deus Deceptor - by  Db Warren (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Deus Deceptor - by Db Warren (Paperback)

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  • What if the DNA on the Shroud of Turin was real - and someone cloned it?
  • Author(s): Db Warren
  • 376 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers

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About the Book



What if the DNA on the Shroud of Turin was real & someone cloned it with a terrifying result? Now He is here and demands a New World Order.



Book Synopsis



What if the DNA on the Shroud of Turin was real - and someone cloned it?

What if the most dangerous deception in human history wasn't a conspiracy theory... it was a plan 2,000 years in the making?

When Seattle abortion doctor Karl Resnak is recruited by Chinese biotech billionaire Dr. Kai Ming Chan, he believes he is part of a groundbreaking scientific experiment. Using advanced gene-sequencing technology and DNA extracted from the Shroud of Turin, they succeed in doing what no one has done before - they clone what the cloth contains.

What is born is not what they expected.

It has the face of the Renaissance Christ. The charm of a god. And the black cloven hooves of something that was never meant to walk this earth again.

Spanning over 2,000 years - from the supernatural violation of a Judean girl in 1 BC, to the brutal sack of Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade, to the shadowy boardrooms of a Chinese biotech empire, to the blood-soaked marble of the Sistine Chapel - The Deus Deceptor is a relentless, transgressive thriller that dares to ask the questions no one wants answered:

  • What if the Catholic Church has always known the truth - and buried it?
  • What if history is not a sequence of events, but a grand, orchestrated game?
  • What if humanity's greatest enemy never left - it was just waiting to be invited back?

The entity known as Abaddon - the Author of All Sin, the Deus Deceptor, the God-Deceiver - has finally reclaimed his physical form. And he has set his sights on the most powerful throne on Earth: the Papacy itself.

"History is not merely a sequence of events. It is a grand, orchestrated game - and humanity is an unwitting pawn."

Blending religious horror, Vatican conspiracy, biotechnology, and philosophical suspense, The Deus Deceptor positions human consciousness as both the battleground and the weapon - making readers question the very foundations of faith, power, and the nature of evil. This is not a story about the struggle between good and evil. This is a story about what happens when evil has already won - and the world just hasn't realized it yet.

For readers who devoured The Da Vinci Code and wanted something darker. For fans of The Omen who wanted something smarter. For anyone who loved the supernatural terror of Rosemary's Baby, the Vatican intrigue of The Godfather Part III, or the conspiratorial depth of Angels and Demons. For anyone who has ever dared to look behind the curtain of organized religion, secret societies, and the hidden architecture of power - The Deus Deceptor is the thriller you have been waiting for.

A story this dark. A villain this perfect. An ending this inevitable.

The villain wins. And you will understand why.

THE DEUS DECEPTOR contains graphic violence, religious themes, and mature content. Intended for adult readers.



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"WOW! Something truly unique and terrifying!" (S. Dang)

"A complex, multi-layered story, blending an ancient evil with modern day science. An intensely satisfying read that will stay with you! " (K. Li)

"There were moments where I had to pause and just think about what I read, which I actually love when a book can do that to me !" (Tbell)

"This book was so detailed that everything just played out in my head like watching a movie. If you like a supernatural twist on religion then check this out." (Jess)

" I will say this book is graphic in parts, so if you are sensitive to violence or darker content, just be aware of that going into it. But if you like books that are intense, thought provoking, and a little unsettling, this one is going to pull you in." (T. Bell)


Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .84 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.11 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 376
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Publisher: Bad Travel Daddy
Theme: Historical
Format: Paperback
Author: Db Warren
Language: English
Street Date: May 1, 2026
TCIN: 1011300092
UPC: 9798994411308
Item Number (DPCI): 247-48-6620
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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