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In a gripping race against time, archaeologist Nina Wilde and ex-soldier Eddie Chase must find an ancient and immensely powerful weapon hidden in a lost African city. This explosive thriller is perfect for fans of James Rollins, Steve Berry, Matthew Reilly, Scott Mariani and Dan Brown.
World-renowned archaeologist Nina Wilde is back on the hunt. Now a documentary presenter, Nina is in Jerusalem where clues found at the Ark of the Covenant recovery site have led her to the ruins of the First Temple, buried beneath Temple Mount.
Within them, a hidden chamber conceals a map room – which contains a model of a mysterious city thought to hold a great yet deadly power hidden by King Solomon himself. Analysing the clues, Nina believes that the city is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most dangerous locations on Earth.
Her husband and ex-special forces soldier Eddie is in England but Nina’s phone call is about to change everything. He has had his own problems in the DRC in the past and he isn’t about to let Nina go there alone.
Joining forces, Nina and Eddie are about to start a devastating chain of events which threatens the entire globe…
‘Adventure stories don’t get much more epic than this’ Mirror
‘True Indiana Jones stuff with terrific pace’ Bookseller
World-renowned archaeologist Nina Wilde is back on the hunt. Now a documentary presenter, Nina is in Jerusalem where clues found at the Ark of the Covenant recovery site have led her to the ruins of the First Temple, buried beneath Temple Mount.
Within them, a hidden chamber conceals a map room – which contains a model of a mysterious city thought to hold a great yet deadly power hidden by King Solomon himself. Analysing the clues, Nina believes that the city is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most dangerous locations on Earth.
Her husband and ex-special forces soldier Eddie is in England but Nina’s phone call is about to change everything. He has had his own problems in the DRC in the past and he isn’t about to let Nina go there alone.
Joining forces, Nina and Eddie are about to start a devastating chain of events which threatens the entire globe…
‘Adventure stories don’t get much more epic than this’ Mirror
‘True Indiana Jones stuff with terrific pace’ Bookseller
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Reviews
Adventure stories don't get much more epic than this
A writer of almost cinematic talent
McDermott raises the bar... non-stop high octane action
Easily competes with the works of Dan Brown and James Rollins
True Indiana Jones stuff with terrific pace
Like Clive Cussler on speed... high-powered fun
A pulse-racing adventure with action down the line
No fan of Indiana Jones, Matthew Reilly or action in general will be able to put it down
If you're looking for thriller writing that will transport you into a realm very different from your own quotidian existence, Andy McDermott is your man
Move over Clive Cussler, here's a new great writer of thunderingly good adventure sagas
For readers who like hundred mile and hour plots