Full of his trademark action, thrills and humour, this is Andy McDermott’s 10th novel featuring his brilliant series leads, Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase.
1943 – Occupied Greece
The mission was simple: round up any hidden Jews. But beneath an isolated farmhouse, one SS unit finds a far greater bounty – a shrine to Alexander the Great and a water-filled urn possessing mysterious qualities. Taking the treasure, the Nazis disappear…
Present Day – Los Angeles
Archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband Eddie Chase encounter a young man, desperate to warn Nina about a raid on Alexander’s newly-discovered tomb. But before he can explain, he is assassinated by a Nazi war criminal – who has barely aged in seventy years.
As Nina and Eddie search for answers, they discover that the most evil regime in history is threatening to rise again. And this time they are on the hunt for the greatest prize of all – immortality…
1943 – Occupied Greece
The mission was simple: round up any hidden Jews. But beneath an isolated farmhouse, one SS unit finds a far greater bounty – a shrine to Alexander the Great and a water-filled urn possessing mysterious qualities. Taking the treasure, the Nazis disappear…
Present Day – Los Angeles
Archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband Eddie Chase encounter a young man, desperate to warn Nina about a raid on Alexander’s newly-discovered tomb. But before he can explain, he is assassinated by a Nazi war criminal – who has barely aged in seventy years.
As Nina and Eddie search for answers, they discover that the most evil regime in history is threatening to rise again. And this time they are on the hunt for the greatest prize of all – immortality…
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Reviews
Adventure stories don't get much more epic than this
A writer of almost cinematic talent
McDermott raises the bar... non-stop high octane action
Easily competes with the works of Dan Brown and James Rollins
True Indiana Jones stuff with terrific pace
Like Clive Cussler on speed... high-powered fun
A pulse-racing adventure with action down the line
No fan of Indiana Jones, Matthew Reilly or action in general will be able to put it down
If you're looking for thriller writing that will transport you into a realm very different from your own quotidian existence, Andy McDermott is your man
Move over Clive Cussler, here's a great new writer of thunderingly good adventure sagas
For readers who like hundred mile an hour plots
