Where Angels Dare...

This inspirational and timely work, based on historical events and characters, weaves its way through the fabric of history. A single Templar Knight, Jean Calvert - the order's “Sacrist” - is tasked with protecting the Spear of Destiny, as well as the lost revelations of St. John. His mission…to survive the centuries, through the Templar secret of immortality, and safeguard his treasure to be used against the emerging antichrist in modern times. For a thousand years he is relentlessly pursued throughout the world by his ancient nemesis, and protector of the “dark one,” Andre Riccard.

Book I, The Sacrist, sets a dramatic tone as the young squire Jean escapes the hangman’s noose in Southern France, and flees with the original nine Templars to “Outremer”. There he becomes a man and a knight, and ultimately assumes the coveted title of “Sacrist,” protector of the fledgling order’s most arcane secrets.

Book II, Race For The Lance, brings Jean Calvert to the shores of “Merika,” distant land beneath the ancient western star, where he must safeguard the Templar relics as the lone European in the new world in 1245. Fleeing from savage tribes, rallying peaceful tribes to fend off giant Ice Age bears, fighting mercenary Vikings led by Riccard - it's all in a days work for the young Templar, who even finds time for love with a Cahokian maiden.

Book III, The Lance Bearers, pulls the reader back into today’s modern world. Jean assembles the last remnants of the Odilia bloodline for a final conflict with “Rex Desmond,” human host and fulcrum of evil on earth...”With holy lance, on holy ground, of holy blood." These ominous words echo in Jean’s heart as he prepares to fulfill his lifelong destiny and avert the apocalypse.

Over twenty years in development, this epic tale is a fully realized esoteric work of high-drama, heart-pounding adventure, and romance. “Where Angels Dare” appeals to the forces tearing at our universal human soul, as the protagonists struggle to find their place within history, and within the incredible destinies thrust upon them.

Breathing life into the tale and giving it a sense of relevance is the author’s own experience. He has served as an international security advisor to presidents, and as a seasoned wilderness guide steeped in the lore of Native Americans. Thomas J. Dorsch has the firsthand knowledge and experience required to bring this ambitious and compelling tale to fruition.