Father Rago was a caring, selfless man. No one in his parish knew he had a 2nd Degree Black Belt in karate or that he was a Navy SEAL decorated for valor in Afghanistan. He tried to carry out his priestly duties obediently and with humility but while serving a parish in a high crime section of Los Angeles he became frustrated and angry over violent criminals who the law failed to punish. Because of that anger and tragic criminal losses within his own family, he felt he had to personally try to right the scales of justice. He teams up with unlikely allies such as the Mafia to carry out his righteous retribution. This is a story of one man's struggle with unpunished criminals, with the church, and with himself.

Action, Drama, Religious, Suspense / Thriller,Drama,Suspense/Thriller,Religious,Crime

Few people knew that Father Rago was a Navy SEAL decorated for valor in Afghanistan. He had no patience with murderers, rapists, and child molesters - especially if they were fellow priests. So he handed out his own 'special dispensation' vowing: "If the law doesn't punish them, then I will."

Father Rago fights and defeats terrorists to stop their planned attack of a Los Angeles Catholic Cathedral on Christmas eve.

Philadelphia, Los Angeles

No

Fight For Justice,Overcoming Monster/Villain

Happy Ending, Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions, Twist,,Meaningful Message

Extreme Violence, Sexual Abuse

Name: Father Nick Rago

Age: 30

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Patriotic, Religious, Aggressive, Complex, Heroic, Masculine, Aspiring, Educated, Empathetic, Romantic,Masculine,Religious,Empathetic,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Complex

Name: Bruno Friia

Age: 60

Gender: Male

Role: Sidekick

Key Traits: Criminal, Leader, Secretive, Unapologetic, Aggressive, Badass, Confident, Masculine, Villainous,Badass,Aggressive,Masculine,Leader,Unapologetic

Name: Archbishop Xavier Llaurens

Age: 50

Gender: Male

Role: mentor

Key Traits: Engaging, Sophisticated, Visionary, Aspiring, Charming, Confident, Educated, Selfless, Strong Moral Code, Complex, Gracious, Heroic, Leader,Charming,Confident,Religious,Decisive,Gracious,Educated,Honorable,Strong Moral Code,Sophisticated

Name: George Bonafino

Age: 28

Gender: Male

Role: sidekick

Key Traits: Adventurous,Aggressive,Charming,Funny,Educated,Honorable

The Unforgiving Priest is an exciting, fast-moving novel that presents a unique perspective of good versus evil, wherein the protagonist, Father Rago is compelled to confront the fact that the Justice System too often fails the individuals who most need its help. The hero, Father Rago, has a believable set of special skills which enable him, though conflicted, to provide much more than spiritual comfort to his parishioners, he brings justice to innocent victims by fighting a diverse cast of evil criminals including a pedophile priest and Islamic Terrorists.

Leonard J. Capobianco is an ordained Christian Minister. He previously held positions as a ski tour guide, a pre-school teacher to minority children, an assistant director for the United Cerebral Palsy Association and is a U.S. Air Force veteran. In his mid-thirties he answered a call to the ministry and earned degrees from Temple University and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary then served the church for over 30 years. After his retirement he began writing books and is also a volunteer chaplain for the county sheriff's office.

Age: 35-54,55+

Target Gender: Universal

Information not completed

Status: Yes: self-published

Publisher: KDP

Year Published: 2017

No

9781546611387