Free Audiobook : Conclave, by Robert Harris

The Pope is dead, and the Vatican’s sacred halls hum with secrets. Cardinal Jacopo Lomeli, a weary man of faith tasked with overseeing the conclave, must guide 118 cardinals from across the globe to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church. Behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, these holy men are far from saintly, their ambitions and rivalries bubbling beneath their red robes. Over three tense days, Lomeli uncovers whispers of scandal and hidden agendas that could shake the Church to its core.

This isn’t just a vote; it’s a high-stakes chess game where every move counts. From a charismatic African cardinal to a cunning Italian traditionalist, each contender brings a vision for the Church’s future, and skeletons they’d rather keep buried. Narrated by Roy McMillan, whose voice weaves the grandeur of Vatican rituals with the pulse of a thriller, the story crackles with suspense and subtle wit. Lomeli’s own doubts about faith and power make him a guide you can’t help but root for, even as the walls close in.

This audiobook pulls you into a world of sacred traditions and human flaws, where the fate of a billion souls hangs on a single choice. Harris’s meticulous research brings every detail to life, from the flicker of candles in the Sistine Chapel to the weight of secrets that could change everything. If you love a story that’s as smart as it is gripping, this is a listen that’ll keep you hooked until the final ballot.