Cotton Malone retired from the high-risk world of elite operatives
for the U.S. Justice Department to lead the low-key life of a
rare-book dealer. But his quiet existence is shattered when he
receives an anonymous e-mail: "You have something I want. You're
the only person on earth who knows where to find it. Go get it. You
have 72 hours. If I don't hear from you, you will be childless."
His horrified ex-wife confirms that the threat is real: Their
teenage son has been kidnapped. When Malone's Copenhagen bookshop
is burned to the ground, it becomes brutally clear that those
responsible will stop at nothing to get what they want. And what
they want is nothing less than the lost Library of Alexandria.
A cradle of ideas-historical, philosophical, literary, scientific,
and religious-the Library of Alexandria was unparalleled in the
world. But fifteen hundred years ago, it vanished into the mists of
myth and legend-its vast bounty of wisdom coveted ever since by
scholars, fortune hunters, and those who believe its untold secrets
hold the key to ultimate power.
Now a cartel of wealthy international moguls, bent on altering the
course of history, is desperate to breach the library's hallowed
halls-and only Malone possesses the information they need to
succeed. At stake is an explosive ancient document with the
potential not only to change the destiny of the Middle East but to
shake the world's three major religions to their very foundations.
Pursued by a lethal mercenary, Malone crosses the globe in search
of answers. His quest will lead him to England and Portugal, even
to the highest levels of American government-and the shattering
outcome, deep in the Sinai desert, will have worldwide
repercussions.
"From the Hardcover edition."
General
| Imprint: |
Random House
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Cotton Malone, 2 |
| Release date: |
November 2007 |
| First published: |
November 2007 |
| Authors: |
Steve Berry
|
| Dimensions: |
190 x 105 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Tall rack
|
| Pages: |
499 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-345-48576-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Adventure / thriller >
General
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-345-48576-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780345485762 |
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