In the twentieth installment of the Cotton Malone series, the retired Justice Department operative is drawn into a high-stakes hunt for the Codex Gigas, a massive medieval manuscript often called the Devil’s Bible. The plot centers on a centuries-old secret hidden within its vellum pages that could destabilize modern European religious and political institutions. Malone navigates a landscape of Swiss history and Vatican intrigue as he attempts to prevent a clandestine organization from using the artifact’s contents to manipulate international law. The narrative moves through specific historical sites across Europe, blending historical research into 13th-century monastic life with the mechanics of contemporary intelligence work.
Readers of fast-paced international thrillers turn to this book for its focus on the intersection of archaeological mystery and geopolitical conflict. Those interested in the mechanical details of history and the tactical realities of espionage will find a plot driven by the recovery of lost information. The reader leaves with a detailed understanding of the legendary origins of the Codex Gigas and a perspective on how ancient religious documents continue to influence modern diplomatic tensions.
- Publisher
- Grand Central
- ISBN
- 9781538770634
- Language
- EN
