'Five-star turbo-charged, non-stop action thriller... It reads like a movie reel... Needs to be on every thrill seeker's reading list' NetGalley review

Don't miss the next instalment of the Joe Mason series, from million-copy bestselling author David Leadbeater.

Can he uncover their deadly conspiracy before they find him first?

When ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason gets a call from the Vatican, he knows it is bad news. Marduk, crazed leader of The Amori cult, has escaped from a fortress-like prison in Milan, and he's hell-bent on revenge. His target? None other than Joe Mason himself.

Fuelled by an unrelenting hatred for Mason, Marduk launches a burning vendetta: to not only destroy his nemesis but annihilate the very foundations of the church itself.

As the cult's sadistic assassins close in, Joe and his team embark on a treacherous pursuit of Marduk across Europe in a life-or-death race against time to unravel his conspiracy.

Both Joe and Marduk are out for blood - and in this game, it's winner takes all. But can Mason and his team uncover the plot in time? And who will strike first in a battle that can leave only one person standing?

Fans of Lee Child, Clive Cussler and Dan Brown will love this adrenaline-filled and action-packed adventure.

Readers are gripped by David Leadbeater's Joe Mason series:

'Grips you from the very beginning, the tension and suspense kept me on the edge of my seat. The protagonist, Joe Mason, is a compelling character and his pursuit of justice is both intense and riveting.' Reader Review

'I really enjoyed this concept and the book had everything that I enjoy from this genre ... I was hooked from the first page.' Reader Review

'A totally gripping thriller which had me on the edge of my seat until I had finished it. The author has excelled himself.' NetGalley review

'From the beginning to the end, it was a page turner and so well written.' NetGalley review

'I absolutely love this series! The story was fast-paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend this series.' NetGalley review

'You get what you expect from David Leadbeater, plenty of action.' NetGalley review

The gripping new action thriller novel from the million-copy bestselling author of the Matt Drake series

About the Author

David Leadbeater has published more than forty novels and is a million-copy ebook bestseller. His books include the chart-topping Matt Drake series and the Relic Hunters series, which won the inaugural Amazon Kindle Storyteller award in 2017. The Vatican Secret was the first book in the new Joe Mason series, and David's first book with HarperCollins. David has over 26,000 4* and 5* reviews on Amazon UK. The Babylon Plot is the fourth novel in the Joe Mason series.

www.davidleadbeater.com

Reviews

Readers are gripped by David Leadbeater:

'Loved it... A fast-paced, adventure-packed, non-stop fight for survival, balanced with a great team dynamic of real characters' Goodreads reviewer,

'Action packed, fast paced and filled with adventuring... Great characters too!' Goodreads reviewer,

'Amazing rollercoaster ride of mayhem and adventure, David you just get better and better' Goodreads reviewer,

'Action, history, fun characters and lots of exciting adventures. You have to love it' Goodreads reviewer,

'Buckle up... Adventure that will be impossible to put down til the very end' Goodreads reviewer,

'A thrilling and dangerous adventure' Goodreads reviewer,

'A wild rollercoaster ride if was up and down and round and round' Goodreads reviewer,

'Filled with memorable characters. Everything that makes an action novel worth reading. I highly recommend' Goodreads reviewer,

'Thrilling from the beginning to the end' Goodreads reviewer,

Book Information
ISBN 9780008545130
Author David Leadbeater
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 260g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 24mm