In The Last Conclave, cardinals are sequestered to choose the next pope. When no smoke appears, it is discovered that the Cardinals are gone. A journalist covering the conclave and a nun with a high powered church office work together to find the missing men and the reason behind their disappearance.
I wanted a mashup of The DaVinci Code and Conclave. The Last Conclave was that but the pacing seemed wrong. There were long (boring?) passages about church history, a flirtation with a nun that may upset some readers, and then an abrupt wrap up at the end. However, the plot was interesting so I will round up and rate the book 4 stars.
Thanks to NetGalley and Book Whisperer for providing me with an advanced review copy.