StarAstrologer - Books : The Alexandria Link: A Novel
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780345485762
ISBN: 0345485769
Label: Ballantine Books
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 512
Publication Date: November 27, 2007
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date: November 27, 2007
Sales Rank: 9327
Studio: Ballantine Books
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Cotton Malone retired from the high-risk world of elite operatives for the U.S. Justice Department to lead the low-key life of a rare-book dealer. But his quiet existence is shattered when he receives an anonymous e-mail: “You have something I want. You’re the only person on earth who knows where to find it. Go get it. You have 72 hours. If I don’t hear from you, you will be childless.” His horrified ex-wife confirms that the threat is real: Their teenage son has been kidnapped. When Malone’s Copenhagen bookshop is burned to the ground, it becomes brutally clear that those responsible will stop at nothing to get what they want. And what they want is nothing less than the lost Library of Alexandria.
A cradle of ideas–historical, philosophical, literary, scientific, and religious–the Library of Alexandria was unparalleled in the world. But fifteen hundred years ago, it vanished into the mists of myth and legend–its vast bounty of wisdom coveted ever since by scholars, fortune hunters, and those who believe its untold secrets hold the key to ultimate power.
Now a cartel of wealthy international moguls, bent on altering the course of history, is desperate to breach the library’s hallowed halls–and only Malone possesses the information they need to succeed. At stake is an explosive ancient document with the potential not only to change the destiny of the Middle East but to shake the world’s three major religions to their very foundations.
Pursued by a lethal mercenary, Malone crosses the globe in search of answers. His quest will lead him to England and Portugal, even to the highest levels of American government–and the shattering outcome, deep in the Sinai desert, will have worldwide repercussions.
From the Hardcover edition.
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Since the foundation of the state of Israel in 1948, the Middle East has been a hotbed of conflict. Jews, Muslims, and Christians all lay claim to the city of Jerusalem, and each side is convinced that the other two are wrong. Jews and Arabs in particular have waged a war that doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon.
But what if the conflict were based on lies? And what if the truth was even more damaging?
Cotton Malone is an agent retired from the Magellan Billet, an elite ... Read More
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For other reviews hollering about the history not being accurate read the author's afterword separating fact from fiction. This is a favorite along with "The Amber Room." Next I'll read the Charlemagne Pursuit.
I was so disappointed in Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code". Big let down at the end. Angels & Demons I liked better.
Reading The Alexandria Link I found the story believable. The story moved along at a good pace. I found the ending much more satifying than ... Read More
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I was listening to the audio book version that I checked out of my local library and got through about 3.5 cds before I called it quits and returned it. Really glad I did not waste $ on this one. I'm a big fan of the thriller / spy / mystery genre but this book was a real let-down. The strong anti-Israeli bias of the author left a really bad taste in my mouth. Not recommended!
If you're looking for a good book in the same vein try The Echelon Vendetta by David Stone or The Collectors by ... Read More
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I might be a little bias since this man is my favorite writer, but I think that the Cotton Malone Series just keeps getting better and better. I personally loved this book. And can't wait to read the next one when it comes out in paperback in nov. It kept me very interested and I really hated putting it down. I actually had to force myself to put it down at night so I could get some sleep! I think some of the reviews are being way too hard on him. It is a great work of fiction, and I highly recommend ... Read More
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way better than the templar legacy, imo!
looking forward to reading more in the cotton malone series!
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