From the pen of prizewinning author Tom Harper, this is a high-octane adventure thriller in the bestselling tradition of The Da Vinci Code. With a lingering sense of tension and unease coupled with all-out action and a plethora of twists and turns, it is perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler and Scott Mariani.

'In the tradition of The Da Vinci Code, a page-turner of a novel. Like Dan Brown, Tom Harper knows how to ratchet up the tension.' -- Choice
'Be warned, you could become so hooked by this big adventure thriller that the tide will be lapping round your deckchair before you notice' - Peterborough Evening Telegraph
'Brilliant storytelling linking the past to the present! The level of detail and historical and geographical information is amazing.... highly recommended' -- ***** Reader review
'A story that keeps you guessing and reading. It is hard to put down until the very last page.' -- ***** Reader review
'A gripping yarn' -- ***** Reader review
'So far everyone I know who has read this has done so in one sitting, some doing all-nighters to manage it.' -- ***** Reader review

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EIGHT CENTURIES OF DECEIT HIDE A DEADLY SECRET

Deep in the heart of London, the Monsalvat Bank is small, secretive and fabulously wealthy. When Ellie Stanton, an impoverished graduate student, is unexpectedly invited to join the firm, the offer looks too good to turn down.

But the bank is more than it seems. Soon Ellie realises that her life belongs to her employers - and they're watching her every move. For buried in their medieval vaults lies a closely-guarded treasure of immeasurable power - one inextricably bound up with Ellie's own history.

Now Ellie is in a race against time, hunted by the bank and pursued by her past. Her only hope of escape is to unearth the secret hidden in the vault. But getting in is only the beginning...

An action-packed thriller in the bestselling tradition of The Da Vinci Code, The Rule of Four, Equinox and Codex.

About the Author
Tom Harper (real name Edwin Thomas) won the CWA debut award in 2001 for The Blighted Cliffs. He also wrote The Mosaic of Shadows, Knights of the Cross, Siege of Heaven, Lost Temple and Book of Secrets, all published by Random House. He lives in York.

Reviews
Tom Harper's latest offering is simply magic * Eurocrime *
Like Steven Saylor, the master of the ancient Roman historical, Harper effortlessly draws the reader into an unfamiliar time, bringing alive the characters and their motivations * Publishers Weekly *



Book Information
ISBN 9780099547839
Author Tom Harper
Format Paperback
Page Count 480
Imprint Arrow Books Ltd
Publisher Cornerstone
Weight(grams) 331g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 29mm