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‘This 5-star thriller is a non-stop action-packed adventure… Reads like the latest blockbuster film… I was left breathless, my heart pounding as I turned the last page’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
You’ve cracked the Da Vinci code, now uncover the Vatican secret…
The brand-new, completely gripping, fast-paced action adventure thriller series, perfect for fans of James Patterson’s Private Rome
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‘This 5-star thriller is a non-stop action-packed adventure… Reads like the latest blockbuster film… I was left breathless, my heart pounding as I turned the last page’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
You’ve cracked the Da Vinci code, now uncover the Vatican secret…
The deepest secrets are kept in the darkest places.
When ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason is sent to Rome to guard an elderly professor and his daughter, he thinks he’s in for an easy ride.
But on their first day in the Vatican secret archives, a masked assassin gains entry, shoots Joe’s client in cold blood and steals an ancient manuscript. Giving chase, Joe can’t imagine what could lie within those pages that would make someone willing to kill.
The search for answers leads Joe and his comrades in a race against time, across continents and into treacherous mountains. Only they have a hope of rescuing the Vatican Book of Secrets before a centuries-old enemy can succeed in bringing Rome – and the world as we know it – crashing down…
The Da Vinci Code meets Die Hard in this fast-paced, adrenaline-filled, action-adventure thriller. Perfect for fans of Lee Child and Clive Cussler, The Vatican Secret will have you turning the pages late into the night.
Readers are gripped by The Vatican Secret:
‘Cover to cover action’… ‘with the pages flying by’… A great writer… ‘I loved this book’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An absolutely thrilling adventure, a rollercoaster ride’… Terrific plot and well-drawn characters NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A dynamite premise and a tantalizing plot’… Hits its stride from page one… ‘Definitely entertaining’ Steve Berry, author of The Kaiser’s Web
‘A fast-paced book with non-stop action’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An explosive cocktail of relentless action’ Alex Shaw, author of Total Blackout
‘This book has it all’… ‘Action, intrigue, suspense’… with me ‘on the edge of my seat’ itching to know what would happen next NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A high-octane, page-turning thriller that has it all’ Rob Jones, author of The Atlantis Covenant
‘History, excitement and plenty of action’. I was totally engrossed NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘You just get swept away’ with the characters, the action… ‘Magnifico!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The gripping new action thriller novel from the million-copy bestselling author of the Matt Drake series. The Angel Deception follows ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason on a mission to stop a ruthless satanic group from obtaining a treasure of unimaginable power: the legendary Hellfire. If the cult succeeds, they will become more powerful than any government – unleashing chaos and destruction...PaperbackSold Out -
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The Vatican Secret
‘This 5-star thriller is a non-stop action-packed adventure… Reads like the latest blockbuster film… I was left breathless, my heart pounding as I turned the last page’ — NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You’ve cracked the Da Vinci Code, now uncover The Vatican Secret… The deepest secrets are kept in the darkest places. When ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason is sent to Rome...PaperbackSold Out
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The Vatican Secret by David Leadbeater receives high praise for its fast-paced, adventure-packed storyline and engaging characters. Readers appreciate the thrilling, non-stop action and the dynamic team of characters, describing it as an exhilarating rollercoaster ride. The combination of action, history, and memorable characters makes it highly recommended by enthusiasts of the crime and thriller genre.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008471118
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 March 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 310g
Pages: 432
About the Author
David Leadbeater has published more than forty novels and is a million-copy ebook bestseller. His books include the chart-topping Matt Drake series and the Relic Hunters series, which won the inaugural Amazon Kindle Storyteller award in 2017. The Vatican Secret is the first book in the new Joe Mason series, and David's first book with HarperCollins. www.davidleadbeater.com
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