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The Lafayette Sword

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Pub Date Aug 15 2016 | Archive Date Feb 17 2017


Description

Gold. Obsession. Secrets. Following the murder of a Freemason brother, Antoine Marcas uncovers unsettling truths about gold and its power to fascinate and corrupt. A priceless sword is stolen and deaths ensue setting the Freemason detective on a case of Masons turned bad. A clue points to mysteries and conspiracy about elusive pure gold, launching a frantic, deadly race between two symbolic places—the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. A captivating plot weaves alchemy and the Middle Ages into a modern-day thriller. Part of an international, best-selling series that has sold 2 million copies worldwide, with “vivid characters, an evocative international setting, and history darker than midnight.” For readers who love ancient myths, secret societies, chilling narrative and modern speed.

Gold. Obsession. Secrets. Following the murder of a Freemason brother, Antoine Marcas uncovers unsettling truths about gold and its power to fascinate and corrupt. A priceless sword is stolen and...


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Also available as ebook.


Advance Praise

"A phenomenal thriller series... Vivid characters, evocative international settings, and a history darker than midnight. I highly recommend!”" —Douglas Preston

"Brilliantly plotted and well researched." —Le Parisien

"A captivating plot that weaves in alchemy and the Middle Ages into a modern-day thriller." —Zonelivre

"A race against the clock." —Le Figaro

“A superbly esoteric blend of history and adventure.” —Glenn Cooper, bestselling thriller writer

“History, adventure, and thrills.” —L’Express

“Giacometti and Ravenne’s series kickoff has abundant visceral appeal.” —Kirkus Reviews (Shadow Ritual)

“European bestsellers Giacometti and Ravenne make their U.S. debut with this intrigue-filled thriller.” —Publishers Weekly (Shadow Ritual)

"A phenomenal thriller series... Vivid characters, evocative international settings, and a history darker than midnight. I highly recommend!”" —Douglas Preston

"Brilliantly plotted and well...


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