John I. Rigoli Books in Order

Two scholars working in the Vatican archives discover evidence of a female bishop in the first Christian century. Fearing suppression by church authorities, they secretly investigate with an intelligence agent, risking their relationships and faith as the woman's history emerges.

After other children ridicule him, Ollie puts away his costumes and imaginary companions, determined to become ordinary. Suppressing the world he loves proves difficult, leading him toward accepting the differences that make him himself rather than hiding to avoid laughter.

A graduate student discovers ancient scroll fragments that could reshape accounts of Jesus’s death. Archaeologists and a former Mossad operative become entangled in an international search, pursued by people determined to possess or suppress the evidence.

Newly arrived from another country, Yin Yin watches other children play while feeling isolated in unfamiliar surroundings. This illustrated story explores how reassurance, acceptance, and self-respect can help a child recognize her value and begin to feel that she belongs.

While modernizing the Vatican Bank’s computers, Sister Maria Caruso uncovers a secret fund paying millions to private individuals. Investigating its recipients brings threats, forcing her to weigh exposing the truth against protecting herself.