The Codex
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Description
The Codex. The race to find the treasure is intense, but they are not the only ones involved. The secret is so extraordinary that it cannot remain hidden for long. Initially, suspicion falls on robbery; however, the truth proves far stranger. "Greetings from the dead," declares Maxwell Broadbent in the videotape he left behind after his mysterious disappearance. A notorious treasure hunter and tomb robber, Broadbent amassed over a half a billion dollars' worth of priceless art, gems, and artifacts before vanishing—along with his entire collection—from his mansion in New Mexico. Initially, suspicion falls on robbery; however, the truth proves far stranger. Broadbent, in a final challenge to his three sons, has hidden himself and his treasure somewhere in the world, concealed like an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. To claim their inheritance, the brothers must locate their father's carefully concealed tomb, embarking on a perilous quest filled with danger and intrigue. The race to find the treasure is intense, but they are not the only ones involved. The secret is so extraordinary that it cannot remain hidden for long. With half a billion dollars at stake, along with an ancient Mayan codex that may hold a cure for cancer and other deadly diseases, others soon join the hunt. Some competitors will stop at nothing to claim the grave goods, leading to a tense and dangerous pursuit. This gripping story is crafted by Douglas Preston, the bestselling coauthor of thrillers such as *Relic* and *The Cabinet of Curiosities*. In *The Codex*, Preston delivers an unforgettable tale of greed, adventure, and betrayal, capturing readers with its compelling narrative and richly developed characters. Author : Preston, Douglas J Format : Mass Market Paperback Language : English Publication Date : 2005 Edition : Reprint Pages : 404 Brand : Tor Books Subject Keywords : Archaeological thrillers, action adventure, mystery thrillers, top thrillers, adventure fiction
