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American Real Roger L. Brooks is the author of The Sacred Order And The Mystical Legend Of Saint Francis Of Assisi.

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04/20/2025

Happy Easter!

Today is the official release date of “The Sacred Order And The Mystical Legend Of Saint Francis Of Assisi”

Print Book
Limited Special Edition: https://buy.stripe.com/7sI8yIdbB2VvasM001
Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3R2JQW5
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966283571
Hardcover: https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Order-Mystical-Legend-Francis/dp/1965092144/

Audiobook
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/396VYE65wSqBcgJnRpzVCk?si=b66nRuWBQV2B1EhVuDEn8w
Apple Audiobooks: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/the-sacred-order/id1809404672
Nook Audio: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-sacred-order-roger-l-brooks/1147306548?ean=2940192845066

“The Sacred Order will leave readers breathless and enlightened.” —New York Weekly

“A heart-pounding, mind-bending journey of discovery.” —MSN

“Masterful storytelling at its absolute finest.” —The American Reporter

While in Vatican City, renowned photorealist Anthony Brunelli is summoned from an art reception honoring his latest masterpiece to an unexpected private audience with Pope Benedict XVI. There, he receives a shocking request: uncover an 800-year-old secret left by Saint Francis of Assisi—a revelation with the power to reshape the very foundations of Christianity.

Joined by gifted art historian Dr. Vera Valentino, Brunelli follows a trail of hidden clues ingeniously encoded within Renaissance masterpieces.

As shadowy forces within the Vatican close in, determined to keep these secrets buried, Brunelli must confront his own wavering faith, ensure his safety, and solve the mysterious disappearance of his father—all while racing to unlock a mystery hidden in plain sight for centuries.

The Sacred Order is an electrifying journey through Renaissance art, ancient beliefs, and dangerous betrayals.

Visit: thesacredorder.com

04/05/2025

PERSONAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My debut novel ‘The Sacred Order’ is finally here!

Friends, after nearly fourteen years of research, writing, and countless revisions, I'm thrilled to announce the release of my novel, "The Sacred Order and the Mystical Legend of Saint Francis of Assisi."

This story holds a special place in my heart, born from a profound experience I encountered while visiting Assisi in 2004. That connection to Saint Francis only deepened over time and on a subsequent visit to Assisi in 2011 the framework of the book began to take shape, calling me to bring it to life.

The main character is inspired by my lifelong friend, internationally acclaimed photorealist artist Anthony Tony Brunelli. Many of you know Anthony for his incredible artwork, but in this fictional journey, I've placed him on a thrilling adventure that begins when he is chosen by the Vatican to complete a prestigious art commission for the Holy See.

The book contains a blend of fictional and real people who have lent their personas to the novel including Richard Pescatore (Anthony’s guardian), Louis Meisel (Anthony’s art dealer) and Ronald Brunelli (Anthony’s father).

Filled with historical detail, art history and spiritual insight, I attempt to transport you to the cobblestone streets of Assisi, the magnificent basilicas of Rome, and the artistic treasures of Florence. You may find yourself feeling the cool marble beneath your feet, smelling the incense in the air, and experiencing the timeless beauty of these sacred places as the story unfolds.

The official release date of the novel is Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025; however, I'm offering a LIMITED EDITION SIGNED HARDCOVER COPY available now exclusively for my friends and connections.

Click the link below and use promo code FRIENDS15 for a special 15% discount when ordering directly through this link or the website.

PRE-ORDER YOUR SIGNED COPY TODAY: https://buy.stripe.com/7sI8yIdbB2VvasM001

Thank you for your support and I can't wait to share this story with you all!

thesacredorder.com

03/30/2025

This is a video trailer of a podcast interview with bestselling author, Jose L. Gonzalez. Watch for the full interview soon!

About the book: Based on actual events spanning forty years, this story is about the relentless struggle of a family’s search for freedom, the Great Seven Fidel Castro’s inner circle, and an epic adventure driven by a passionate love relationship set in pre- and post- Revolutionary Cuba.

The so-called Great Seven Inner Circle was a group of men who helped start up and finance the Cuban Revolutionary party. These men organized and provided the financial resources for Castro’s revolution and were instrumental in overthrowing Batista, the reigning dictator of the island of Cuba. Within eighteen months of Castro’s rise to power, six of the Great Seven men had been methodically murdered by unknown assassins.

This story also uncovers the truth about the Missile Crisis. The US government (primarily the Kennedy Administration) ignored reports of Castro’s military buildup. Furthermore, senior government officials were aware and had evidence of the existence of nuclear weapons in Cuba long before the infamous Missiles of October in 1962. The fly over of a U-2 plane by the US Air Force only confirmed the existence of missile bases previously detected by the CIA in Operation 90 Miles.

There are many facets to this story. A tragic love story with the backdrop of the Cuban Revolution, an amazing adventure of a family’s search for freedom, and a part of US history never before revealed anywhere.

Buy the book here ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/90-Miles-2-0-Communism-Americas/dp/1965092578/

05/23/2024

We've all been there

Life is going along quite nicely, and then out of nowhere...

You're thrown a WICKED curveball ⚾️

One that seems to drop off a shelf.

So what do you do?

Does it knock you off balance with your mouth dropped open—as you watch yourself strike out (and you then have to take that lonely walk back to the bench)?

OR

Do you prepare your grip on the bat, dig your cleats into the dirt, and smack that curveball out of the park?

You know the answer -

No one wants to strike out looking 👀

Life is made up of ebbs and flows, highs and lows, happiness and sorrow, good and evil.

Surround yourself with people who have your same values.

Those who will have your back even when their own is on the line, or when you're not in the room...

And most importantly;

Be prepared

Expect the unexpected

So that—

When life does throw you a curveball, you don’t get caught on your heels; instead, you lean into it and smack it over the centerfield wall!

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Roger L. Brooks is the founder and host of American Real. Get his latest book, "The Power of Being Rich: 10 Essential Steps To Manifest What You Already Have."