"The Mace and the Cross" by Gilbert Keith Chesterton is a philosophical novel that wonderfully combines various aspects of human existence. The main characters, the atheist Makin and the Catholic Wild, begin their dramatic search for truth and the world through the eyes of different worldviews. Through confusing dialogues and exciting adventures, the author invites the reader to think about questions of faith, morality and justice. "The mace and the cross" is not only an exciting read, but also a challenge to analyze one's own views and beliefs.