{ "item_title" : "The Constructor", "item_author" : [" Rodrigo Andolfato "], "item_description" : "Late at night, Detective Mark Randall receives a call from the local police chief. He is summoned to a crime scene where an entire family has been murdered and the only survivor, the eldest daughter, is missing. At the crime scene, Mark is confronted with a horrific sight. A skeptic who has little faith in any kind of religion and is haunted by the trauma of his past, the detective seizes the opportunity to challenge the beliefs of his investigative partner, a young religious officer who has recently joined the police department. As the investigation progresses, the two detectives discover that powerful political figures in the city may be involved in the massacre. Knowing that the city he lives in is controlled by corrupt men, the more experienced detective soon concludes that there is no hope of solving the case. But to Mark's surprise, during the investigation he develops an unexpected connection with the city's most prominent religious leader, Archbishop Eusebius. Contrary to what he expected, after an intense debate between faith and science, Mark discovers that Eusebius is an understanding man with extraordinary knowledge of a vast range of subjects. After meeting the archbishop, Mark takes a break and finds himself alone in a restaurant when a mysterious man approaches him. The stranger claims to have come to reveal that the universe does, in fact, have a creator-something the detective dismisses with complete disbelief. But when the stranger claims that Mark himself is the creator of the universe, the detective suspects he is dealing with some kind of madman and responds with mockery. The mysterious man then reveals that Mark is actually an immortal and invincible being who, after a catastrophic event, decided to create a world in which he could live. According to the stranger, Mark spent so much time living within that universe that he eventually forgot who he truly was. At first, the detective refuses to take the situation seriously. However, as events connected to the mysterious man's revelations begin to affect not only his own life but the entire planet, Mark realizes that he is about to uncover the deepest secrets of the universe-and, above all, the true reason why he created it. What begins as a police investigation soon becomes an epic story involving scientists, a space empire, the quest for immortality, and the destruction of a planet, culminating in a saga of revenge, guilt, and the search for redemption. The revelation of these secrets will force Detective Mark Randall to make a decision that could affect the lives of billions of people. Is he ready to decide the fate of the universe? The Constructor is a thrilling novel that combines a police investigation with philosophical and cosmic elements. As Mark Randall delves deeper into his search for the truth, readers will be compelled to question their own understanding of the world and existence. Prepare yourself for an intriguing and astonishing story that will keep you turning the pages eagerly until the very end. Publisher's note: The first versions of The Constructor published here had issues with the English translation. However, after a great deal of work and dedication, I was able to publish a polished, fully revised edition. Please note that the reviews criticizing the translation and language are older, while more recent reviews describe the reading experience as easy and comfortable.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/837/242/9798372427570_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "15.99", "online_price" : "15.99", "our_price" : "15.99", "club_price" : "15.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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