Killing the Pope: John Paul II and the Last Battle of the Cold War by Serhii Plokhy is a gripping historical account of one of the most dramatic intersections of faith, politics, and espionage in the late 20th century. Plokhy examines the life and influence of Pope John Paul II while tracing the wider struggle that shaped the final years of the Cold War.
Blending history, biography, and geopolitical analysis, this book explores power, resistance, and the role of moral leadership in a divided world. Readers who enjoy deeply researched narrative history will find a compelling story of how religion and global politics collided at a pivotal moment.
