The Holy Take blends the atmospheric intrigue of Daniel Silva with the investigative sharpness of Michael Connelly. When a meticulously choreographed robbery at a Georgia coin show coincides with a coordinated series of violent attacks across the Atlanta metro area, investigators initially believe the chaos was designed to target the Vice President. Instead, the truth proves far more unsettling: the violence was a diversion, shielding a theft tied to a clandestine network that has quietly trafficked power, artifacts, and influence for generations. As federal and state agencies form a joint task force, the case appears to close around a violent militia compound. But beneath the surface, a deeper structure emerges—one that turns investigators into instruments and loyalty into a weapon. The Holy Take is a layered, character-driven thriller that explores how institutions can be manipulated by those who understand their rules better than those sworn to uphold them. It is designed as the first novel in a series, with later books expanding into the international reach of the ancient organization.