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Eight hundred years ago a Crusader in the Holy Land discovered a gold box. Under a veil of secrecy it was transported to England and hidden, the clues to its whereabouts embedded in sixteen cryptic lines of verse. For centuries it has been rumoured the treasure was none other than the Ark of the Covenant...And now, after a brutal murder in Washington and the theft of an ancient relic known as the Stones of Fire, there's a desperate need to find out whether the rumours are true. For the Stones of Fire was Moses' breastplate, supposedly worn to protect him from the Ark of the Covenant and if - as it seems - a sinister army of mercenaries has masterminded the theft, it's only a matter of time before they use the Ark to wage war on a terrifying and devastating scale.The Ark of the Covenant must be found. The safety of the world depends upon it.
A centuries-old mystery surrounding the Ark of the Covenant is violently reawakened when a brutal murder and the theft of a powerful relic ignite a desperate race against time. A Crusader's discovery of a hidden gold box, containing clues to the location of the Ark of the Covenant, has remained a secret for eight hundred years. Now, the theft of the Stones of Fire, Moses' breastplate, by a mercenary army suggests the Ark is about to be found and used for devastating warfare. The protagonist must uncover the truth behind the legends and locate the Ark before the world is plunged into chaos.
The premise sets up a high-stakes thriller with elements of historical mystery and religious conspiracy. The narrative likely focuses on uncovering ancient secrets and preventing a modern-day catastrophe, driven by a race against time and a formidable antagonist. Readers can expect a fast-paced plot that weaves together historical lore with contemporary action sequences. The resolution hinges on the protagonist's ability to decipher clues and confront the mercenary threat before global conflict erupts.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
ISBN-10:
0141931310
ISBN-13:
9780141931319
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