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Catherine Velis, una alta ejecutiva experta en ordenadores, se ve atrapada sin quererlo en la búsqueda de un legendario ajedrez que perteneció al emperador Carlomagno. El campeón soviético de este deporte, de gira por Nueva York, le advierte que corre un grave riesgo si se empeña en encontrar las piezas, pues en ellas reside la clave de una antigua fórmula ligada a la alquimia, la masonería y los poderes cósmicos. Ese mágico ajedrez, enterrado durante mil años en una abadía francesa, nos conducirá -de 1790 a 1970- por la historia de los personajes que poseyeron sus piezas y por la larga serie de crímenes que se cometieron para hacerse con ellas. Los personajes van desde Napoleón, Robespierre y Casanova, hasta Voltaire, Newton o Catalina la grande. Pero los crímenes todavía no han terminado.

The Last Templar weaves together two time periods - the escape of a group of Templar knights during the fall of Acre in 1291 and the present day investigation led by anti-terrorist specialist Sean Reilly and archaeologist Tess Chaykin. When four masked Templar Knights attack a museum exhibit in Manhattan, they take a strange geared device and disappear into the night. As Tess and Sean race across three continents to recover the lost secret of the Templars, they become embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with ruthless killers.

Robert Langdon, el renombrado profesor de simbología de la universidad de Harvard es convocado a un laboratorio de alta seguridad en Suiza para analizar un símbolo grabado con fuego en el pecho de un científico asesinado. Langdon descubre lo inimaginable, una venganza sangrienta contra la iglesia por una organización secreta, que existe desde los tiempos de Galileo: los Illuminati. Robert Langdon, en compañía de una atractiva científica, Victoria Vetra, entran en una carrera contra el tiempo para salvar al Vaticano de la mortal arma creada por el hombre en manos de esta peligrosa organización. Juntos se embarcan en una cacería para descifrar los códigos que los illuminatis han dejado a lo largo de los siglos en pergaminos, templos, catedrales, el vaticano, y el la catacumba más secreta de la tierra, la olvidada guarida de los illuminatis.

Uncover the buried secrets of America's largest and most dangerous clandestine organization in The Lost Order. Former Justice Department agent Cotton Malone is thrust into a civil war between two factions of the Knights of the Golden Circle - one wishing to preserve their trove of stolen gold and silver, the other wanting to spend it. Malone's ancestry holds the key to finding the treasure, with the hunt taking him from the Smithsonian Institution to the rugged mountains of New Mexico. This history-based thriller by Steve Berry is a dangerous adventure into America's dark past and potentially darker future.

What would happen if Greek extremists blackmailed Britain into returning ancient sculptures? And what if that blackmail involved not only Queen Elizabeth II, but also dark secrets about her uncle, the Duke of Windsor? When Edward Andover, Surveyor of the Queen’s Pictures, receives a painting by Raphael from an anonymous collective known only as the...

Experience the thrill of science fiction becoming reality with this electrifying technothriller. Explore the awe-inspiring world of Jurassic Park where extinct creatures roam once again, but be prepared for danger to lurk around every corner. Written by a master of the genre, this book will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Art crime, murder, and forged masterpieces are at the center of this thrilling mystery. Dr. Genevieve Lenard, an insurance investigator and expert in nonverbal communication, takes on a straightforward murder case that quickly turns into a complex web of stolen weapons, money laundering, and powerful EU officials abusing their positions. As a high-functioning autistic individual, Genevieve is forced out of her predictable routines and must navigate new social interactions and explore the meaning of friendship. Join her and her team as they race against time to stop more artists from being murdered.

Travel across the globe with former government agent, Sean Wyatt, as he races to unlock the riddles that have baffled historians and treasure seekers for thousands of years to find the mysterious object called The Eye of Zeus. However, Wyatt isn't the only one searching for this untold power, and the wrong hands could mean financial ruin for all of Europe, and perhaps the world. Filled with bullets, close quarters combat, and an underwater treasure, The Grecian Manifesto is action hotter than running barefoot through Death Valley. If you love fast-paced thrillers like Indiana Jones and Jason Bourne, then Ernest Dempsey's fourth book is a must-read.

Discover a thrilling historical art mystery set in 1940s and modern-day Amsterdam, centered around a portrait that holds the key to recovering a treasure trove of looted artwork from World War II. American art student Zelda Richardson finds herself investigating the painting's history at the prestigious Amsterdam Historical Museum, uncovering evidence that puts her in danger. The Lover's Portrait draws on the author's own experiences studying art history in the Netherlands and working for Dutch museums. This is the first book in the stand-alone Zelda Richardson Mystery Series.

Discover the thrilling world of espionage, murder, and a search for the ultimate truth in this page-turner. CIA operative Samuel Tolen and his team embark on a dangerous journey to reclaim a revered artifact that may hold the answers to life after death. But as the body count rises, they soon realize they may be uncovering a far greater secret. From Spain to Costa Rica, this hunt takes unexpected turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. But is the truth they seek worth the risk?