On the official website of Randy Fitch, the reader is introduced to a thrilling series where ancient theology, hidden knowledge, and world conspiracies meet in a suspenseful thriller. The Shadow of the Vatican series by Randy Fitch combines historical research and spiritual struggles to craft a series of stories that are based on actual theology and real-world issues . The series begins with The Death Saint, where the characters are influenced by conflicting spiritual traditions as prophecy, politics, and the supernatural meet . Fitch’s writing is unique in that it approaches faith and moral implications with intellectual rigor instead of entertainment, where each book is set in real-world locations and explores real-world theological concepts .