Her Holiness

A Novel

Dustin Dunbar

Can an extraordinary young woman alter the course of history for the better, or will the forces of power and greed extinguish her light forever?

Young Kate Murphy—adopted by a loving Irish couple against the picturesque backdrop of ancient Rome—finds herself tormented by nightmarish visions that defy comprehension. One fateful day, in her mother’s cherished Catholic Church, a compassionate priest lays his hands upon Kate’s brow, invoking a blessing that unleashes a torrent of mystical imagery. The priest is thrown into turmoil as he witnesses chilling visions of an old man hanging upside down on a cross. News of the powerful girl spreads like wildfire, igniting the fears of an extreme sect entrenched in the Vatican.

Simultaneously, thousands of miles away in Brazil, the cunning Edhir Souza is assembling an army of evangelical warriors, intent on dismantling the Catholic Church’s stronghold and siphoning its wealth and influence for himself.

As Kate matures, her visions intensify, propelling her toward an archaeological treasure that has eluded the world for centuries. With the Church, Souza, and a watchful world scrutinizing her every move, Kate's newfound fame and visions become her double-edged sword. She yearns to advocate for women's equality within the Church, but challenging deep-seated tradition and the deadly shadows of power may come at a harrowing cost.

Dustin Dunbar holds a doctorate in psychology and was personally chosen by Ryan Seacrest to be the "shrink" of LA Shrink and serve as the “life coach” of Endemol Productions' Dallas Life Coach. He currently applies his expertise as a coach at AlcoholFreeRevolution.org, a nonprofit online community focused on supporting individuals struggling with alcohol addiction and raising consciousness. Dunbar cherishes spending time with his two young daughters, as well as pursuing his interests in writing, sports, and global geopolitics. As the author of the nonfiction bestseller, You’re Doing Great! And Other Lies Alcohol Told Me! he transitions to fiction with Her Holiness, a thriller novel that delves into the complexities of societal tradition and inequality, shedding light on the struggles, achievements, and resilient spirit of women who courageously raise their voices. Originally from the Midwest, he now resides in San Diego, California.