The Witch of Babylon (The Mesopotamian Trilogy)

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&“Ancient history and alchemy combine to terrorize us in this stunning historical thriller. A terrific read.&” —Louise Penny, #1 New York Times–bestselling author Winner of the Crime Writers of Canada Arthur Ellis Award John Madison was raised by his older brother Samuel, a famed Mesopotamian scholar. John&’s world changes forever when Samuel&’s relentless obsession with the recovery of a priceless relic looted from Iraq&’s National Museum collides with a deadly game of revenge staged by a childhood friend. Aided by Tomas, an archaeologist, and Ari, an Iraqi photojournalist—men who have secrets of their own—his quest brings him to Iraq in search of a treasure trove of unparalleled value. To find it, John must discover the link between an ancient witch and a modern-day one, and tread a path fraught with life-threatening danger. First in the thrilling Mesopotamian trilogy, The Witch of Babylon is perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Raymond Khoury, and Scott Mariani. &“Rich in characters, puzzles, and historical significance, this shivery thriller is so good I wish I had written it.&” —Eric Van Lustbader, New York Times–bestselling author &“More erudite than Dan Brown&’s The Da Vinci Code, McIntosh&’s complex thriller incorporates notes about Babylonian and Mesopotamian cultures plus a bibliography.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Should keep readers glued to their seats . . . Highly recommendable to fans of James Rollins, Steve Berry, Clive Cussler&’s Fargo Adventures, and Raymond Khoury.&” —Booklist
Copyright:
2011

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
417 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781788634229
Publisher:
Canelo
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Copyrighted By:
D. J. McIntosh
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers, Religion and Spirituality
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Bookshare Staff
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