Squandered Fortunes

A murder within Vatican City unveils a conspiracy of international mystery and intrigue from Rome to New York and on to Texas. The story unfolds as it centers on Sam Anston, a famous movie producer from Spain, who long ago held the position of Official Photographer to the Vatican. Driven to America seeking medical treatment for his wife, Raisa, Sam Anston is now held hostage in the United States due to the manipulation of laws allowing his nemesis relentless opportunity to pursue him in search of a secret Sam alone holds. Joda Najola, a local Houston real estate agent and Anja, a dear friend, are inadvertently caught up in a web of deceit and greed of those seeking fortune. Championed by Cardinal Carlos Ponté, Joda is determined to protect Sam from harm while trying to uncover who is behind this malicious and vengeful pursuit and why.