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The Omega Factor
The New York Times bestselling action and adventure thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat
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See moreIn this thrilling new adventure Nicholas Lee, UNESCO's on-the-ground investigator for its Cultural Liaison and Investigative Office (CLIO), finds himself in the middle of a religious crusade between a secret order of paramilitary nuns and the Vatican itself.
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The Vatican Never Forgets
Nicholas Lee's job is one-of-a-kind, as unique as his charges. He's UNESCO's one and only field agent, their practical answer to the criminals seeking to plunder the world's artefacts and cultural heritage.
So Nick is perfectly placed when, on a personal visit to a friend in Belgium, the world-famous Ghent Altarpiece's twelfth panel is burnt to ashes. Thankfully it's a worthless copy, but that just piques his interest more. Especially when the arsonists are seen to return to a nunnery.
Nick's holiday is over, but as his investigations begin to unravel secrets that have held for two millennia, he realises this is no ordinary criminal enterprise. Dangerous players are rearing their heads, from cardinals to archbishops to modern-day Cathars, and Nick might just have made things a whole lot worse...
From the tranquil canals of Ghent, to the towering bastions of Carcassonne, and finally into an ancient abbey high in the French Pyrenees, Nick Lee must confront a modern-day religious crusade intent on eliminating a shocking truth from humanity's past.
Success or failure – life and death – all turn on the Omega Factor.
'Berry once again smoothly blends action and history. Dan Brown fans will want to check this one out' - Publishers Weekly
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The Omega Factor by Steve Berry has received positive reviews for its engaging blend of historical fact and thrilling fiction. Critics compare it to The Da Vinci Code, appreciating its deft combination of religious conspiracy and suspense. Both action enthusiasts and Dan Brown fans are likely to enjoy the historical and action-packed narrative, with some suggesting potential for a series centred around the protagonist, Nick.
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ISBN: 9781399706353
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 January 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 320g
Pages: 464
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About the Author
Steve Berry is the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of the Cotton Malone series. His books have been translated into 40 languages with 17,000,000 copies in 51 countries.
Steve was born and raised in Georgia, graduating from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. He was a trial lawyer for 30 years and held elective office for 14 of those years. He is a founding member of International Thriller Writers - a group of more than 2,600 thriller writers from around the world - and served for three years as its co-president.For more information, visit www.steveberry.org.Also by Steve Berry
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