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After a gathering of people in Israel are inexplicably slain, a renowned investigator from the Ministry - Vince Ramsey - is called in to investigate. Some experts at the scene believe that only something supernatural could be responsible for such an atrocity. Ramsey finds an ancient artifact that leads him to the Antiquities Authority, where he teams up with historical specialist April Fulton. Together they learn the artifact is linked to an ancient secret society founded by a famous Greek philosopher. Only it's much more sinister than they could have ever imagined. Being hunted down at every turn of their journey by mysterious assassins, they race to discover the truth-and finally encounter the diabolical villain controlling a powerful force only spoken about in the Book of Revelation. No library descriptions found. |
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Vince finds a necklace at the crime scene, with archaic images from long-dead civilizations etched onto an amulet. The amulet is a talisman of protection against a Doomsday threat, and someone will do anything to get their hands on this artefact. At the Antiquities Authority, Vince meets the very attractive specialist April Fulton who has no answers for him. Together they embark upon a deadly journey to track down the killer without being killed themselves. Their investigations lead them to a secret society with roots stretching back thousands of years to an ancient Greek philosopher. Only now, someone styling himself upon a formidable necromancer, shunned even from Biblical times, is out to get the amulet and use it. Can Vince and April stop him? Clues abound, friends reveal themselves as foes, and strange alliances are formed in this fascinating book.
James McPike has created a real thriller for readers interested in historical, archaeological, and investigative mysteries. The adrenalin starts pumping from the first page and continues right down to the last, with a roller-coaster hunt for answers that takes the duo from Israel to Italy and France. The author has done his esoteric and Biblical homework, dropping tantalizing clues throughout for the reader to piece together. Fascinating facts merge with a great storyline to keep the reader enthralled. Vince Ramsey is smart and brave, and is capably supported in his mission by April, another appealing character. Their fledgling romance manages to survive the shootouts and various dangers that beset their quest. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
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