The Atlantis Code
1st Edition
Published on 4. June 2009
592 pages
978-0-14-192995-8 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the action-packed adventure thriller, perfect for fans of The Da Vinci Code, Indiana Jones and C. J. Sansom
Hidden away in a dusty antiquities shop in Egypt, an ancient artefact is discovered.
Quickly, it becomes the centre of the deadliest archaeological hunt in history . . .
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The 20,000 year-old relic is inscribed with what appears to be the long lost language of Atlantis.
Only one man is able to decode its meaning: the world's foremost linguist, Dr Thomas Lourdes. But can he stay alive long enough?
Meanwhile, an earthquake shocks Spain, uncovering a most unexpected site - one which the Vatican rushes to be the first to explore.
Could it be that the lost city of Atlantis is ready to be found?
And if so, is the world ready for her secrets?
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'Brokaw's hero is Indiana Jones without the whip. Who knew archaeology could be so exciting? Wonderful entertainment' Stephen Coonts, bestselling author of The Traitor
'Will take you to a new level of mystery, wonder, adventure and excitement' Deepak Chopra
'A rollicking adventure, with nonstop action and suspense' Publishers Weekly
Hidden away in a dusty antiquities shop in Egypt, an ancient artefact is discovered.
Quickly, it becomes the centre of the deadliest archaeological hunt in history . . .
________
The 20,000 year-old relic is inscribed with what appears to be the long lost language of Atlantis.
Only one man is able to decode its meaning: the world's foremost linguist, Dr Thomas Lourdes. But can he stay alive long enough?
Meanwhile, an earthquake shocks Spain, uncovering a most unexpected site - one which the Vatican rushes to be the first to explore.
Could it be that the lost city of Atlantis is ready to be found?
And if so, is the world ready for her secrets?
________
'Brokaw's hero is Indiana Jones without the whip. Who knew archaeology could be so exciting? Wonderful entertainment' Stephen Coonts, bestselling author of The Traitor
'Will take you to a new level of mystery, wonder, adventure and excitement' Deepak Chopra
'A rollicking adventure, with nonstop action and suspense' Publishers Weekly
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English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
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none
File size
0,95 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-14-192995-8 (9780141929958)
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The author is a well-known figure in the literary community, with many awards and books to his credit. He's been a university professor, a teacher, a little league coach and a rodeo cowboy. He's a frequent speaker who has given lectures at such widely divergent places as the CIA, West Point, and science fiction conventions. He lives in the Midwest with his family.
