A former police officer, who retired early because of a workplace injury, Dobija was down but not out.

He studied at the University of Newcastle where he wrote his thesis on the medieval church, cults and religious groups.

The research involved the London bombings and inspired Dobija to pen his novel, which delves deep into the themes of conspiracy and prophecy.

An action, adventure story, the central character is Dr Peter Northcott, a scholar based in Rome who is plagued by disturbing dreams of apocalyptic scenes of angels and demons and visions of fire and blood.

Northcott is approaching his 33rd birthday when he is accosted by a mysterious priest Father Renauld, who claims to have important information about his destiny.

The priest spins a tale of secret societies, ancient texts and enemies, who not only threaten Northcott, but the whole of creation.

Northcott retreats to his adopted parents’ home in England.

Even there he is haunted by dreams of Armageddon.

His parents beg him to listen to the priest’s story.

He reluctantly visits a subterranean cavern, deep in the bowels of the Pyrenees Mountains, to retrieve an ancient scroll.

Records of fire, murder and secrets echo Northcott’s visions, but can he be the divine star, the saviour of the world?

Patricia Moosbrugger at Blueink reviewed the book and wrote:

“The book offers plenty of excitement and action. He has done his homework in putting together this thriller and that dedication makes the book succeed.”

A five star review from Patricia Moren at NetGalley called the book fascinating and enthralling.

It is published under the pseudonym John D Christopher and is available as an eBook from Kindle, iBooks, Nook and Kobo.