Sacrificial Lambs follows an apprentice archangel, a compromised pope, and divided clergy into a final battle between prophecy, power, and moral reckoning. The premise blends theology with genetic experimentation. What drew you to framing the “Trinity’s secret recipe” as a kind of celestial code?

The Celestial Code examines the relationship between religion and scientific discoveries. It shows how scripture has been rooted early on in our understanding of the cosmos. 

The novel presents faith as a battlefield rather than a sanctuary. What were you hoping to explore about religion under existential pressure?

In theory, I wanted to see how the Pope and his selected Cardinals would react if the Kingdom of Heaven really called upon them for service. I had wanted to test things like their faith and their level of commitment to violence, even if it were directed toward an evil reptilian hybrid and barbarian-looking Centaurs. With this in hindsight, I also wanted to see if they would disobey the Son of Man and the young angel Darr in their quest for revenge.

Sacrificial Lambs sits at the intersection of religious thriller, apocalyptic fantasy, and supernatural horror. How intentional was that blend? 

Initially, I wanted to compose a religious thriller until I began adding things like parallel universes and mythical creatures. Still, I think most novels are written to fit into multiple genres. 

Is this world one you plan to return to, or was this story meant to stand alone?

This story was meant to stand alone; I don’t see any sequels soon.
 
 
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