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Der Auftakt einer neuen Serie um die junge Archäologin Dr. Nora Kelly und FBI-Agentin Corrie Swanson vom Besteller-Duo Preston & Child. Ein hochspannender Mix aus Indiana-Jones-Archäologie, einer wahren geschichtlichen Begebenheit und einem atemberaubenden Spannungsplot.

Eines der größten Rätsel aller Zeiten steht kurz vor der Aufklärung.Als John Henry "Doc" Holiday sich den SEALs anschloss, schwor er: "Wenn ich zu Boden gehe, stehe ich jedes Mal wieder auf". Also war er nicht bereit, leise zu gehen und einfach zu verschwinden, als eine Kugel seine Militärkarriere abrupt beendete.

Agent Gideon Crew erhält den Auftrag, aus einer Ausstellung in New York eine Seite aus einer berühmten frühmittelalterlichen Handschrift zu stehlen. Ein gefundenes Fressen für den begnadeten Kunstdieb - der Coup gelingt. Auf dem Pergament schimmert eine alte Seekarte hindurch. Sie kündet von einer Reise, die vor Jahrtausenden in der Ägäis begann und zu einer Karibikinsel führte. Dort gab es offenbar eine Heilpflanze, die Kranke gesund macht und das Leben verlängert. Die Aussicht auf ein Milliardengeschäft!

Gideon Crew bittet zum finalen Showdown in die Wüste. Was tut man, wenn man weiß, dass man nur noch zwei Monate zu leben hat? Gideon Crew geht auf Schatzsuche, denn soeben hat ein jahrelanger Rechenprozess den mysteriösen Phaistos-Diskus entschlüsselt. Zusammen mit Manuel Garza bricht Gideon in eine gottverlassene Wüstengegend an der Grenze zwischen Ägypten und dem Sudan auf. Bereits bei der abenteuerlichen Anreise verlieren sie ihre gesamte Ausrüstung.

Der Wind fegt Sandschwaden und einen rollenden Busch durch die Straßen der Geisterstadt High Lonesome - und über eine mumifizierte Leiche, die seit mindestens 50 Jahren unentdeckt dort lag. Weil der Tote der örtlichen Polizei Rätsel aufgibt, nehmen sich FBI-Agentin Corrie Swanson und ihre Freundin, die Archäologin Nora Kelly, des Falls an. Bei der Untersuchung des Leichnams finden die beiden Frauen nicht nur heraus, dass der Mann eines entsetzlichen Todes starb - er trug auch ein unschätzbar wertvolles Goldkreuz aus dem 16. Jahrhundert bei sich.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Preston and Child comes the Agent Pendergast origin story—a golden opportunity for longtime fans and new readers to learn about Agent Pendergast’s strange and shocking first case. It only took six months for the life of Special Agent Dwight Chambers...

Nachdem sie um ein Haar den Tod in der Antarktis auf der Suche nach einer legendären Eisstation gefunden hätten, bittet der exzentrische Milliardär Dave Purdue die Historikerin Nina Gould und den Journalisten Sam Cleave abermals um Hilfe. Auf der Suche nach einem verschwundenen Wartungsunterseeboot seiner Ölplattform Deep Sea One entdeckt er auf dem Meeresboden das Wrack eines gesunkenen deutschen U-Bootes aus dem zweiten Weltkrieg.

An ancient secret. A dangerous hunt. A race against time. Archaeologist Dr. Laura Stevens leads an expedition beneath the Temple Mount, searching for traces of a forgotten past. What she uncovers could rewrite history: ancient documents from the Knights Templar that point the way to the Holy Grail—an artifact promising power, knowledge, and even immortality. But Laura’s discovery attracts powerful enemies. The NSA deploys cutting-edge surveillance to track her every move. The Vatican weaves its own shadowy web of intrigue. And a ruthless Army special unit closes in on her team.

Bloomsbury presents Pendergast: The Beginning by Preston & Child, read by Jefferson Mays. 'Will leave you breathless' Lee Child on Preston and Child 'Get ready for the ride of your life' David Baldacci on Preston and Child 'Simply brilliant' Lisa Gardner on Preston and Child Are you ready to...

After protecting the Holy Grail from falling into dangerous hands, Laura Stevens and her extraordinary team—including none other than Sir Lancelot—have officially become the Vatican’s new treasure hunters. Their first assignment: reclaim a long-lost hoard from the days when Viking longships ruled the seas. But what begins as a prestigious mission soon spirals into peril. From icy Icelandic caverns to shadowed European cathedrals, Laura and her team follow a trail filled with danger, deception, and ancient secrets.

When a secret lab in Antarctica suddenly goes down in an incredible explosion, Olivia starts suspecting a cover-up. She soon discovers that something is taken from the lab, something that will tip the scale of world domination, should it get into the wrong hands. It isn’t long before Olivia discovers to whom those fabled “wrong hands” belong - the Knights Templar. The Templars lose the Holy Grail after taking it from its hiding place in the Antarctic secret lab, but they are determined not to lose it again. They send a ruthless assassin to get it back.

Michael Bello has dedicated his life to helping others. Born into a home filled with turmoil, he's held on to his one blinding gift, and that's to do good. Now, as a father and a husband, he's finally happy. But when bodies turn up on his doorstep at the height of his prestigious career, things start to unravel...and the high profile detectives from the Federal Capital Territory start to look at him more closely.

One of the greatest mystery of all time is about to be revealed. A secret society. A deadly conspiracy. A race against time. The Order of the Black Sun series leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, the Order of the Black Sun series is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue.

Dr. Nina Gould was expecting a break from her expeditions with the Order of the Black Sun but fate seems to have other plans when an offer from Egypt sends her and her long-time associate, David Purdue, on an expedition to unearth the long-lost tomb of Cleopatra. Unfortunately, Cleopatra was not laid to rest alone, having been buried with her lover Mark Antony - a famous Roman that catches the attention of the nefarious Third Triumvirate.

In this latest installment of the number-one NYT best-selling series, FBI Agent Pendergast faces the strangest, most challenging puzzle of his career, when bodies - drained to the last drop of blood - begin appearing in Savannah, GA. A fabulous heist: On the evening of November 24, 1971, D. B...

A secret society. A deadly conspiracy. A race against time. The Order of the Black Sun Series leads the reader on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, the Order of the Black Sun Series is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue. Join a series and a cast of characters that will keep you entertained long into the night.

Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, the Order of the Black Sun series is a thrilling journey for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue. Join a series and a cast of characters that will keep you entertained long into the night. Two complete full-length novels, The Fountain of Youth and The Vault of Hercules, are included in this best-selling epic adventure box set.

A secret society. A deadly conspiracy. A race against time. The Order of the Black Sun Series leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, the Order of the Black Sun Series is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue. Join a series and a cast of characters that will keep you entertained long into the night. The best-selling epic adventure - three complete books in one audiobook.

The Order of the Black Sun series leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, the Order of the Black Sun series is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue.

When the Vatican calls, Dr. Laura Stevens and her team answer. Their mission: to complete a quest that one of their own failed to finish. The prize? A myth wrapped in legend—Excalibur. For Sir Lancelot, their immortal companion, it’s personal. Centuries ago, he had one chance to claim the sword of kings... and lost. Now, with the blade rumored to have resurfaced, he’s determined not to fail again. But the past is not dead. As an ancient enemy returns from the shadows, Excalibur becomes the spark that could ignite a war—and Lancelot finds himself in a duel against a ghost from his own legend.