{"product_id":"the-lost-codex-9781504003636","title":"The Lost Codex","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this “brilliant” thriller from the \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author, ancient biblical documents are at the center of a devastating terrorist threat (Jeffery Deaver).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 930 CE, a revered group of scholars pens the first sanctioned Bible, planting the seed from which other major religions will grow. But in 1953, half the manuscript goes missing while being transported from Syria. Around the same time, in the foothills of the Dead Sea, an ancient scroll is discovered—and promptly stolen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Six decades later, both parchments stand at the heart of a geopolitical battle between foreign governments and radical extremists, threatening the lives of millions. With the American homeland under siege, the president turns to a team of uniquely trained covert operatives including FBI profiler Karen Vail, Special Forces veteran Hector DeSantos, and FBI terrorism expert Aaron Uziel. Their mission: Find the stolen documents and capture—or kill—those responsible for unleashing a coordinated and unprecedented terrorist attack on US soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Set in DC, New York, Paris, England, and Israel, \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Codex\u003c\/i\u003e has been hailed by Douglas Preston as “a masterwork of international suspense” and “an outstanding novel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Contains enough edge-of-your-seat action sequences to fill a handful of Mission Impossible movies. . . . An undeniable page-turner.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Incredibly realistic. This is the way we did it in the SEAL Teams. It’s so true to life that it’s hard to believe it’s fiction. A fantastic story.” —Robert “Dusty” Barton, Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT), US Navy SEAL, BUD\/S Class 51 (retired)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “From the first page, you know you’re in the hands of a storyteller at the top of his game. \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Codex\u003c\/i\u003e is chock full of everything we crave in thrillers: Nonstop action, living-breathing characters (good and bad), rich detail and sharp-as-a-knife prose. A brilliant job!” —Jeffery Deaver, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Bone Collector\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSolitude Creek\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eThe Lost Codex\u003c\/i\u003e by Alan Jacobson is a masterwork of international suspense, an enthralling mix of ancient history and modern terrorism, with rich settings, vivid characters, and a fascinating premise. From the opening chapter—in which a Dead Sea scroll with a stunning secret is discovered—to the final shattering twist, this is an outstanding novel from a major talent.” —Douglas Preston, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling coauthor of \u003ci\u003eBlue Labyrinth\u003c\/i\u003e and the Pendergast Series\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Alan Jacobson does not just tell us a story, he pulls us into the lives of the characters and leaves us breathless until the very last page.” —\u003ci\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSpectrum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Vail is a terrific character, and throwing her into a foreign environment without her usual allies invigorates the plot and the series. Jacobson also knows how to throw in plot twists that are shocking but logical at the same time. Fans who have tired of James Patterson may enjoy discovering this author with this outstanding thriller.” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eNo Way Out\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A grand slam . . . Filled with action from beginning to end . . . If you’ve ever wondered about our government’s vulnerabilities, read \u003ci\u003eHard Target\u003c\/i\u003e—it’s like shining a spotlight into a dark, dank, mysterious basement: You might be surprised at what you find hiding there.” —\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eInmate 1577\u003c\/i\u003e is another rippin’ good ‘Alan Jacobson read’! Jacobson researches his books like a good newspaper reporter, and then pushes the envelope into realism more thoroughly than the typical crime novel could ever allow.” —\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A gripping page-turner that . . .  only add[s] to Jacobson’s already growing reputation as one of the best in the business.” —\u003ci\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Alan Jacobson breathes life into the killer in a way that made my heart pound—and I do this for a living.” —Senior FBI profiler and supervisory special agent Mary Ellen O’Toole (retired) on \u003ci\u003eCrush\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eThe 7th Victim\u003c\/i\u003e . . . makes \u003ci\u003eSilence of the Lambs\u003c\/i\u003e look like a young adult novel. Lock your doors, bolt the windows, and make a pot of coffee; you’ll be up all night, even after you finish reading. This is an incredible book.” —\u003ci\u003eCrime Spree Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eThe Hunted\u003c\/i\u003e is a wild page-turning ride through all kinds of interesting turns and corners and unexpected twists. The character are so well fleshed out and well developed that they live. It’s a well put together and well thought-out book, one I guarantee you’re not going to put down.” —National Public Radio\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A slick thriller, fast-paced and very much plot driven. You may think you know what’s going on, but there are several surprises in store. Likely to appeal to fans of Grisham and Crichton, \u003ci\u003eFalse Accusations\u003c\/i\u003e measures up well.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Mystery Reader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Open Road Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53187913285975,"sku":"9781504003636","price":15.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-lost-codex-9781504003636","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}