The Templar Lance - The Enclave Series, #1

A secret society.A relic that can change human history.A mystery that spans the centuries.A young priest must solve it, but will his faith survive Author R. A. Johnson brings you The Templar Lance, the first entry in the Enclave Series of historical thrillers that will make you question centuries of dogma and doctrine. Father Dan Koprowicz is assigned to an isolated parish with a long, dark history and secrets that date back to the Crusades and the mysterious order of warrior monks known throughout the world-the Knights Templar. While theories about the Templars' treasure abound, Father Dan is faced with the real question about that ancient Order.
Why were they granted unprecedented powers by a succession of popes? Power and authority that surpassed that of anointed kings. The answer could shake the world to its foundations.