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The gripping new action thriller novel from the million-copy bestselling author of the Matt Drake seriesAt the root of all riches lies evilEx-MI5 operative Joe Mason is on a mission to rescue a friend who has been kidnapped. Meanwhile, ancient coins remnants of a Chinese casino buried for six hundred years are starting to surface in Japan''s clandestine underworld.Mason knows the coins and kidnapping are linked. Someone has finally unearthed the long-buried ancient casino, and its riches both financial and archaeological are now up for grabs. But hidden forces are desperate to conceal the discovery and take it for themselves, kidnapping and killing to silence anyone in their path.In a high-stakes battle to reveal the casino to the world, Joe and his team race across the region, from high-rise Hong Kong to Tokyo''s bustling markets to the covert gambling rings of Osaka. But they are being hunted by elite forces and it's only a matter of time before the target on their back catches

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Exploring key aspects of the economic, health, and social conditions of the largest hard-rock-mining center in North America-and in the world-this account investigates the hinterland mining town of Sudbury in Northern Ontario, Canada. Deconstructing the myth that the enormous mineral wealth of the Sudbury Basin has brought prosperity to the town's cultural and educational welfare institutions, this overview analyzes the impact that globalization and corporate power have had on the working people, how and why resistance has emerged, and why alternative directions are needed. Uncovering the truth behind a well-maintained and attractive physical infrastructure, this examination offers important lessons for other mining and resource communities.

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‘Five-star turbo-charged, non-stop action thriller… It reads like a movie reel… Needs to be on every thrill seeker’s reading list’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An impossible heist. An ancient code. A deadly race against time… High in the Italian alps, cut off from the outside world, sits a chapel battered by winds and icy blizzards. The priests who guard this sacred place have sworn to protect the dangerous treasure that lies within their walls. But when Joe Mason and his team are called to the remote church, they find its ancient stones reduced to rubble, the priests murdered in cold blood and their precious cargo stolen. As Mason pursues the thieves across continents and dangerous waters, he wonders what incredible secret the priests laid down their lives for… And if he can recover it before it claims more innocent victims, and brings the downfall of civilisation as we know it… An edge-of-your-seat, action packed blockbuster adventure that will leave you breathless. Fans of Jack Reacher and Dan Brown will be hooked from the very first page. Readers are gripped by The Demon Code: ‘A five-star, turbo-charged, non-stop action thriller … a fantastic follow-up from book one’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An amazing rollercoaster ride that I stayed up all night to finish’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘David Leadbeater delivers! This book has twists and turns (and conspiracy) rivaling that of The Da Vinci Code’ NetGalley review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Worth more than 5 stars. It keeps you on pins while turning those pages’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Riveting adventure with Joe Mason and the team, non-stop action as they discover secrets of the past’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The action never stops’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Can’t wait for the next one. A superb team in the making’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A perfect book for armchair detectives … I loved the treasure hunt aspect of this story – who doesn’t love solving clues?’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A lethal secret society. A priceless stolen treasure. A map worth killing for. Relic smuggler and expert thief Guy Bodie is a tough man in a dangerous world, loyal only to his elite team of five. But when one of them betrays him, landing Guy in a hellish Mexican prison, he finds himself making a bargain with the most unlikely new ally: the CIA. There is a catch. In return for being released from jail, Guy must work for the CIA, helping them solve the most audacious heist in history. As Guy knows, six of the Seven Wonders of the World have long been lost. But with the help of the CIA, he learns that the destroyed Statue of Zeus still exists—and it’s in the hands of a powerful secret society. A prize worth killing for is also worth dying for, and this one has left a trail of bloodshed that goes back centuries. Can Guy and his new team—a group of renegades chosen for their unique skills—hunt down the legendary relic once and for all…before they are added to its list of victims? Revised edition: This edition of The Relic Hunters includes editorial revisions.

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The interconnections of natural resources, empire and labour run through the most central and conflict-ridden crises of our times: war, environmental degradation, impoverishment and plutocracy. Crucial to understanding and to changing the conditions that give rise to these crises is the critical study of resource development and, more broadly, the resources question, which is the subject of this volume. Intended for researchers, students and activists, the chapters in Resources, Empire and Labour illuminate key aspects of the resources question from a variety of angles through concrete analyses and histories focused on the extractive industries (mining, oil, gas). The chapters examine such issues as resource-dependency at the international, country and regional levels; the neglected role of metropolitanization; environmental impacts and limits; the colonial basis of and imperial patterns in today's globalized resource exploitation system; lessons of Indigenous and working-class resistance to corporate resource extraction; the importance of democratic control and public ownership; and new avenues in shifting the debate on resources and hinterlands.

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At the root of all riches lies evil… Can he uncover their deadly conspiracy before they find him first? When ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason gets a call from the Vatican, he knows it is bad news. Marduk, crazed leader of The Amori cult, has escaped from a fortress-like prison in Milan, and he's hell-bent on revenge. His target? None other than Joe Mason himself. Fuelled by an unrelenting hatred for Mason, Marduk launches a burning vendetta: to not only destroy his nemesis but annihilate the very foundations of the church itself. As the cult’s sadistic assassins close in, Joe and his team embark on a treacherous pursuit of Marduk across Europe in a life-or-death race against time to unravel his conspiracy. Both Joe and Marduk are out for blood – and in this game, it’s winner takes all. But can Mason and his team uncover the plot in time? And who will strike first in a battle that can leave only one person standing? Fans of Lee Child, Clive Cussler and Dan Brown will love this adrenaline-filled and action-packed adventure. Readers are gripped by David Leadbeater’s Joe Mason series: ‘Grips you from the very beginning, the tension and suspense kept me on the edge of my seat. The protagonist, Joe Mason, is a compelling character and his pursuit of justice is both intense and riveting.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really enjoyed this concept and the book had everything that I enjoy from this genre … I was hooked from the first page.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A totally gripping thriller which had me on the edge of my seat until I had finished it. The author has excelled himself.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘From the beginning to the end, it was a page turner and so well written.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely love this series! The story was fast-paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend this series.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You get what you expect from David Leadbeater, plenty of action.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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‘This 5-star thriller is a non-stop action-packed adventure… Reads like the latest blockbuster film… I was left breathless, my heart pounding as I turned the last page’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You’ve cracked the Da Vinci code, now uncover the Vatican secret… The deepest secrets are kept in the darkest places. When ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason is sent to Rome to guard an elderly professor and his daughter, he thinks he’s in for an easy ride. But on their first day in the Vatican secret archives, a masked assassin gains entry, shoots Joe’s client in cold blood and steals an ancient manuscript. Giving chase, Joe can’t imagine what could lie within those pages that would make someone willing to kill. The search for answers leads Joe and his comrades in a race against time, across continents and into treacherous mountains. Only they have a hope of rescuing the Vatican Book of Secrets before a centuries-old enemy can succeed in bringing Rome – and the world as we know it – crashing down… The Da Vinci Code meets Die Hard in this fast-paced, adrenaline-filled, action-adventure thriller. Perfect for fans of Lee Child and Clive Cussler, The Vatican Secret will have you turning the pages late into the night. Readers are gripped by The Vatican Secret: ‘Cover to cover action… with the pages flying by… A great writer… I loved this book’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolutely thrilling adventure, a rollercoaster ride… Terrific plot and well-drawn characters’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A dynamite premise and a tantalizing plot… Hits its stride from page one… Definitely entertaining’ Steve Berry, author of The Kaiser’s Web ‘A fast-paced book with non-stop action’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An explosive cocktail of relentless action’ Alex Shaw, author of Total Blackout ‘This book has it all… Action, intrigue, suspense… with me on the edge of my seat itching to know what would happen next’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A high-octane, page-turning thriller that has it all’ Rob Jones, author of The Atlantis Covenant ‘History, excitement and plenty of action. I was totally engrossed’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You just get swept away with the characters, the action… Magnifico!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A lost world. An ancient code. A deadly chase. Five ancient statues have been unearthed in South America, each containing a mysterious coded message hinting at an origin many thought impossible: the mythical world of Atlantis. As word of their discovery spreads, the prized figurines become a treasure bounty hunters will kill for. CIA agent Heidi Moneymaker calls in the only team for the job: Guy Bodie and his posse of relic-hunting thieves. If they are to find the ancient civilization, Bodie and his team must decode a series of clues—starting with the cipher on the statues themselves—that will take them across the world and to the deepest depths of the ocean. But they are not alone in their mission. Pursued by mysterious forces intent on keeping the legendary empire hidden, hunted by Chinese special forces and the relic hunters’ lethal foe, the Bratva, the team races to find the lost land—and Bodie’s enemies will stop at nothing to be the first to discover Atlantis’s secrets.

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Don’t miss the third adrenaline-filled, action-adventure in the Joe Mason series! When Joe Mason agrees to transport a priceless gold basin to its new owner, the ex-MI5 operative arrives only to find the recipient dead – brutally murdered in cold blood. To catch the killer, Mason must uncover the relic’s secrets. But he’s not the only one with an interest. The Guild of Night, a dangerous and vengeful cult, is determined to bring the Church to its knees – and the basin holds the power to do just that. In a frantic cat-and-mouse chase across the country, Mason battles to unravel the conspiracy before devastating power falls into the wrong hands. For the Guild of Night will protect itself at all costs, and its members have secrets they are willing to kill for… But, in Mason, have they met their match? Fans of Lee Child, Clive Cussler and Dan Brown will love this high-octane action-adventure thriller. Readers are hooked by David Leadbeater: ‘A totally gripping thriller which had me on the edge of my seat until I had finished it. The best book in the series … this time the author has excelled himself.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘From the beginning to the end, it was a page turner and so well written.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely love this series! Book 3 didn’t disappoint. The story was fast-paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys Steve Berry’s Cotton Malone series.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You get what you expect from David Leadbeater, plenty of action.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A vanished relic. A deadly prize. The half-mad explorer Dante Caruso swears he’s found a fabled Russian relic called the Amber Room, and he’s attracting the wrong kind of attention. A ruthless team of Ukrainian relic hunters called R24 has kidnapped him and his family; they want to know where the Amber Room is—and they’ll spill blood to find it. Nobody knows treasure hunting like Guy Bodie and his crew. But abduction is the last thing they expect. The R24 forces Guy, his treasure hunters, and Caruso at gunpoint to traverse the vast, unforgiving Tatra Mountains and find the Amber Room. If they fail, the R24 will end them. And if they run, the hunters will become the hunted. Armed only with Caruso’s dubious instructions, Guy and his crew must find the Amber Room at all costs. Will they solve the deadly mystery of this long-lost relic, or will they die trying?

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