The Lost Codex

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In this brilliant thriller from the USA Todaybestselling author, ancient biblical documents are at the center of a devastating terrorist threat (Jeffery Deaver).

In 930 CE, a revered group of scholars pens the first sanctioned Bible, planting the seed from which other major religions will grow. But in 1953, half the manuscript goes missing while being transported from Syria. Around the same time, in the foothills of the Dead Sea, an ancient scroll is discoveredand promptly stolen.

Six decades later, both parchments stand at the heart of a geopolitical battle between foreign governments and radical extremists, threatening the lives of millions. With the American homeland under siege, the president turns to a team of uniquely trained covert operatives including FBI profiler Karen Vail, Special Forces veteran Hector DeSantos, and FBI terrorism expert Aaron Uziel. Their mission: Find the stolen documents and captureor killthose responsible for unleashing a coordinated and unprecedented terrorist attack on US soil.

Set in DC, New York, Paris, England, and Israel,The Lost Codexhas been hailed by Douglas Preston as a masterwork of international suspense and an outstanding novel."

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Contains enough edge-of-your-seat action sequences to fill a handful of Mission Impossible movies.... An undeniable page-turner. Publishers Weekly

Incredibly realistic. This is the way we did it in the SEAL Teams. Its so true to life that its hard to believe its fiction. A fantastic story. Robert Dusty Barton, Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT), US Navy SEAL, BUD/S Class 51 (retired)

From the first page, you know youre in the hands of a storyteller at the top of his game.The Lost Codexis chock full of everything we crave in thrillers: Nonstop action, living-breathing characters (good and bad), rich detail and sharp-as-a-knife prose. A brilliant job! Jeffery Deaver,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Bone CollectorandSolitude Creek

The Lost Codexby Alan Jacobson is a masterwork of international suspense, an enthralling mix of ancient history and modern terrorism, with rich settings, vivid characters, and a fascinating premise. From the opening chapterin which a Dead Sea scroll with a stunning secret is discoveredto the final shattering twist, this is an outstanding novel from a major talent. Douglas Preston,New York Timesbestselling coauthor ofBlue Labyrinthand the Pendergast Series

Alan Jacobson does not just tell us a story, he pulls us into the lives of the characters and leaves us breathless until the very last page. Suspense MagazineonSpectrum

Vail is a terrific character, and throwing her into a foreign environment without her usual allies invigorates the plot and the series. Jacobson also knows how to throw in plot twists that are shocking but logical at the same time. Fans who have tired of James Patterson may enjoy discovering this author with this outstanding thriller. Library JournalonNo Way Out

A grand slam... Filled with action from beginning to end... If youve ever wondered about our governments vulnerabilities, readHard Targetits like shining a spotlight into a dark, dank, mysterious basement: You might be surprised at what you find hiding there. New York Journal of Books

Inmate 1577is another rippin good Alan Jacobson read! Jacobson researches his books like a good newspaper reporter, and then pushes the envelope into realism more thoroughly than the typical crime novel could ever allow. San Francisco Chronicle

A gripping page-turner that . . . only add[s] to Jacobsons already growing reputation as one of the best in the business. Suspense Magazine

Alan Jacobson breathes life into the killer in a way that made my heart poundand I do this for a living. Senior FBI profiler and supervisory special agent Mary Ellen OToole (retired) onCrush

The 7th Victim... makesSilence of the Lambslook like a young adult novel. Lock your doors, bolt the windows, and make a pot of coffee; youll be up all night, even after you finish reading. This is an incredible book. Crime Spree Magazine

The Huntedis a wild page-turning ride through all kinds of interesting turns and corners and unexpected twists. The character are so well fleshed out and well developed that they live. Its a well put together and well thought-out book, one I guarantee youre not going to put down. National Public Radio

A slick thriller, fast-paced and very much plot driven. You may think you know whats going on, but there are several surprises in store. Likely to appeal to fans of Grisham and Crichton,False Accusationsmeasures up well. The Mystery Reader

Author Bio

Alan Jacobson is the national bestselling author of several critically acclaimed novels. In order to take readers behind the scenes to places they might never go, Jacobson has embedded himself in many federal agencies, including spending several years working with two senior profilers at the Federal Bureau of Investigations vaunted Behavioral Analysis Unit in Quantico. During that time, Jacobson edited four published FBI research papers on serial offenders, attended numerous FBI training courses, worked with the head firearms instructor at the academy, and received ongoing personalized instruction on serial killerswhich continues to this day. He has also worked with high-ranking members of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the US Marshals Service, the New York Police Department, SWAT teams, local bomb squads, branches of the US military, chief superintendents and detective sergeants at Scotland Yard, criminals, armorers, helicopter pilots, chief executive officers, historians, and Special Forces operators. These experiences have helped him to create gripping, realistic stories and characters. His series protagonist, FBI profiler Karen Vail, resonates with both female and male readers, and writers such as Nelson DeMille, James Patterson, and Michael Connelly have called Vail one of the most compelling heroes in suspense fiction.

Jacobsons books have been published internationally, and several have been optioned for film and television. A number have been named to Best of the Year lists.

Jacobson has been interviewed extensively on television and radio, including on CNN, NPR, and multiple ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox network affiliates.