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When a secret lab in Antarctica suddenly goes down in an incredible explosion, Olivia starts suspecting a cover-up. She soon discovers that something is taken from the lab, something that will tip the scale of world domination, should it get into the wrong hands. It isn’t long before Olivia discovers to whom those fabled “wrong hands” belong - the Knights Templar. The Templars lose the Holy Grail after taking it from its hiding place in the Antarctic secret lab, but they are determined not to lose it again. They send a ruthless assassin to get it back.

While on assignment in England, investigative journalist Sam Cleave helps to avoid a woman being stoned to death in a Muslim residential area, leading to the killing of the men who stoned her. Rescuing the woman, he had no idea what kind of world he had just invaded. Thinking nothing of it, Sam returns to Scotland. Only when the bodies of the men are taken to the local morgue, do the medical examiners realize that the corpses are part of a sect that all share the same sigil tattooed on them.

The sea off the coast of Spain holds a secret, buried under centuries of superstition. It has a reputation for being some hellish territory, where crews disappear and ships inexplicably drown in its sublime waters. This is where billionaire explorer David Purdue takes his new yacht out for its maiden voyage. He discovers something under the water that sets into motion an ancient Inca prophecy that would apparently open the hidden city of El Dorado.

The Order of the Black Sun series leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, the Order of the Black Sun is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue. This best-selling epic adventure features two complete full-length novels in one box set: Nazi Gold (book five) and Black Sun Conspiracy (book six).

Pendergast parviendra-t-il à regagner indemne le XXIe siècle ? Dans le New York des années 1880, Constance Greene n'a pu déjouer les plans du Dr Leng, le premier serial killer de l'histoire de Manhattan. Pas plus que l'inspecteur Aloysius Pendergast n'a su empêcher le savant diabolique de commettre un nouveau forfait. Leng croit avoir gagné la partie, mais il ignore que Diogène, le frère psychopathe de l'inspecteur, a suivi son aîné et qu'il rôde désormais dans les rues du quartier de Five Points.

Eines der größten Rätsel aller Zeiten steht kurz vor der Aufklärung.Als John Henry "Doc" Holiday sich den SEALs anschloss, schwor er: "Wenn ich zu Boden gehe, stehe ich jedes Mal wieder auf". Also war er nicht bereit, leise zu gehen und einfach zu verschwinden, als eine Kugel seine Militärkarriere abrupt beendete.

Wie stoppt man einen Serienkiller, der seit 100 Jahren tot ist? Im 21. Abenteuer-Thriller der Bestseller-Autoren Preston & Child um FBI Special Agent Aloisius Pendergast geht es weit in die Vergangenheit zurück – buchstäblich! Nach außen ist Constance Green eine ebenso kluge wie bildhübsche Mittzwanzigerin – doch das Mündel von Special Agent Pendergast ist 140 Jahre alt! Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts ermordete Pendergast wahnsinniger Vorfahre, der Serienkiller Dr. Enoch Leng, nicht nur die Geschwister von Constance, er führte auch düstere Experimente an der jungen Frau durch, die sie bis heute nicht mehr altern lassen.

Un fermacravatta, otto mozziconi di sigaretta e un castello di teorie. È ciò che si lascia dietro il dirottatore del volo Portland-Seattle che il 24 novembre 1971 ha preso in ostaggio i passeggeri, liberandoli solo a fronte di 200.000 dollari di riscatto. Rimasto sull’aereo, ha poi ordinato al pilota di fare rotta verso Città del Messico e si è paracadutato scomparendo nella notte.

Cuando la policía encuentra dos esqueletos unidos en un abrazo en un río de Manhattan, Margo Green, conservadora del Museo de Historia Natural, es invitada a colaborar en la investigación, no solo por sus conocimientos antropológicos sino por su experiencia el año anterior cuando se enfrentó con una horrenda bestia que andaba suelta por los sótanos del museo. Los esqueletos presentan señales de violencia y unas grotescas anormalidades que apuntan a una sola cosa: el despertar de una pesadilla dormida.

En 1987, en el corazón de la selva amazónica, un equipo de científicos encuentra la talla de un enigmático dios adorado por una tribu de salvajes. El extraño ídolo es enviado a Nueva York, donde queda arrumbado en los sótanos de un enorme y antiguo museo. Poco después, los científicos son masacrados por los indígenas y todo el proyecto cae en el olvido.

Rendezvous mit einem Vampir? In den Straßen von Savannah im Süden der USA tauchen Leichen auf, die vollkommen blutleer sind. Kein Wunder, dass eine alte Legende der Stadt plötzlich nicht nur wohligen Grusel verursacht: Geht etwa tatsächlich der "Vampir von Savannah" um? Special Agent Pendergast und sein Partner Agent Coldmoon werden mit dem bizarren Fall betraut und erkennen bald, dass es einen Zusammenhang mit einer nie aufgeklärten Flugzeug-Entführung aus dem Jahr 1971 gibt.

Evil has a new name. But it’s up to its old tricks and more dangerous than ever. The Dark Legion has grown bolder and has Shanghaied China’s most-wanted Super Soldier from the US witness protection program. Now “Doc” Holiday and the rest of “The President’s Dozen” must hunt down an enemy they will ultimately find hiding in plain sight. While they’re at it, they commit to solving a tragic 15-year-old family mystery for Quinton “Q” Marshall, the team’s charter member.

Dr. Nina Gould was expecting a break from her expeditions with the Order of the Black Sun but fate seems to have other plans when an offer from Egypt sends her and her long-time associate, David Purdue, on an expedition to unearth the long-lost tomb of Cleopatra. Unfortunately, Cleopatra was not laid to rest alone, having been buried with her lover Mark Antony - a famous Roman that catches the attention of the nefarious Third Triumvirate.

When a member of the Order of the Black Sun asks for assistance in rescuing a relative, David Purdue finds himself going undercover to infiltrate a criminal organization that is in search of the Seven Cities of Gold. Under completely new aliases and surrounded by dangerous enemies led by a leader with a love of poisons, Purdue and his colleagues find themselves entangled in a game of deception where one wrong word could expose them. Through fiery battles and thrilling chases, Purdue may find that the Seven Cities of Gold are not exactly what he expected.

England’s humble princess, who asks to simply be called Mary, has accepted China’s offer to take a ride on a majestic train they call “The Dragon”. It’s the fastest train in the world and it’s racing toward disaster with terrorists hidden among the passengers and a monster explosive called “Mother of Satan” hidden within its walls. Fortunately, Doc Holiday and the rest of “The President’s Dozen” (plus three other familiar heroes) are determined to make sure the princess survives.

Olivia Newton is plunged in a hole of international espionage again following an indoor plea bargain she strikes with the FBI. It begins with an anonymous letter someone drops at her door, and a message that reads, "The Chameleon never died."

When a recent recruit to the new Order of the Black Sun absconds with items from the secret society's vault, David Purdue launches a pursuit to reclaim their stolen artifacts and to stop the thief from unearthing a long buried secret of Leonardo Da Vinci. With his friend Dr. Nina Gould and the Black Sun's curator, Elijah Dane, by his side, Purdue embarks on a chase that takes them from the crowded exhibits of the Louvre museum to the very sky itself.

Rendezvous mit einem Vampir? In den Straßen von Savannah im Süden der USA tauchen Leichen auf, die vollkommen blutleer sind. Kein Wunder, dass eine alte Legende der Stadt plötzlich nicht nur wohligen Grusel verursacht: Geht etwa tatsächlich der "Vampir von Savannah" um? Special Agent Pendergast und sein Partner Agent Coldmoon werden mit dem bizarren Fall betraut und erkennen bald, dass es einen Zusammenhang mit einer nie aufgeklärten Flugzeug-Entführung aus dem Jahr 1971 gibt.

When a watery threat makes its presence known, demanding the return of one of David Purdue's artifacts, he sends one of his closest allies, Sam Cleave, to embark on a voyage to set things right, where he must contend with old grudges, a very different partner, and the sea itself. Meanwhile, Purdue continues to investigate the Order of the Black Sun's mysterious new enemy, but it may be Dr. Nina Gould who finds the answers that Purdue is looking for....

In 1953, two monks in a monastery in the small town of Korsakov, Moldova, suddenly disappeared mysteriously; they were never found. Years after this, four boys playing in the courtyard of the monastery also disappeared. At the time of disappearance, all victims see the same thing: glowing green eyes.