Thomas F. Monteleone was educated by Jesuits and holds degrees in psychology and literature. He is the author of more than one hundred novels and short stories. Tom and his wife have edited several anthologies, including the prestigious horror and dark fantasy series Borderlands. Some of Tom's stories have been adapted for television and his book The Blood of the Lamb will soon be made into a major motion picture. Tom lived in Baltimore, Maryland, until a few years ago when he and his wife and daughter moved to New Hampshire where he continues to write while enjoying the beauty and tranquility of northern New England.

With the dying Pontiff's blessing of Carenza still ringing in their ears, the Cardinals unanimously elect Peter as the new Pope.