
The Sword of the Templars
Paul Christopher(Author)
Penguin Books Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 31. March 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-241-95115-6 (ISBN)
Description
THE DEADLIEST WEAPON IS THE TRUTH . . . Discover the thrilling first instalment in the epic Templar series
'A rollercoaster experience' 5***** READER REVIEW
'Gripping and exciting from start to finish' 5***** READER REVIEW
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After a life on the front lines, Army Ranger John Holliday is now teaching at West Point Military Academy.
But when his uncle passes away, Holliday discovers a medieval sword among his belongings - sinisterly wrapped in Adolf Hitler's personal battle standard.
Then someone viciously burns down his uncle's house and Holliday's secret fears about the mysterious sword ring alarmingly true.
Holliday must delve into the past and piece together the puzzle that was his uncle's life - his involvement with the enigmatic warriors known as the Knight's Templar.
But his search for answers soon becomes a race against a ruthless and cunning opponent, willing to die for their cause . . .
Can Holliday live long enough to reveal the treacherous but critical truth?
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The Sword of the Templars is the first instalment in the historical thriller series following John Holliday on his quest to uncover the secrets of the ancient Templar Order.
Subsequent titles include: The Templar Cross, The Templar Throne, The Templar Conspiracy, The Templar Legion, Red Templar, Valley of the Templars, Lost City of the Templars and Secret of the Templars.
'A rollercoaster experience' 5***** READER REVIEW
'Gripping and exciting from start to finish' 5***** READER REVIEW
________
After a life on the front lines, Army Ranger John Holliday is now teaching at West Point Military Academy.
But when his uncle passes away, Holliday discovers a medieval sword among his belongings - sinisterly wrapped in Adolf Hitler's personal battle standard.
Then someone viciously burns down his uncle's house and Holliday's secret fears about the mysterious sword ring alarmingly true.
Holliday must delve into the past and piece together the puzzle that was his uncle's life - his involvement with the enigmatic warriors known as the Knight's Templar.
But his search for answers soon becomes a race against a ruthless and cunning opponent, willing to die for their cause . . .
Can Holliday live long enough to reveal the treacherous but critical truth?
________
The Sword of the Templars is the first instalment in the historical thriller series following John Holliday on his quest to uncover the secrets of the ancient Templar Order.
Subsequent titles include: The Templar Cross, The Templar Throne, The Templar Conspiracy, The Templar Legion, Red Templar, Valley of the Templars, Lost City of the Templars and Secret of the Templars.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
280 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-95115-6 (9780241951156)
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The Sword of the Templars
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Paul Christopher is the pseudonym of a bestselling US novelist who lives in the Great Lakes region.