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Author: Douglas Preston
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Length: 404 pages
Published: 2003
Publisher: Forge Books
Brief Synopsis: (Taken from Goodreads) "Greetings from the dead," declares Maxwell Broadbent on the videotape he left behind after his mysterious disappearance. A notorious treasure hunter and tomb robber, Broadbent accumulated 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.
At first, robbery is suspected, but the truth proves far stranger: As a final challenge to his three sons, Broadbent has buried himself and his treasure somewhere in the world, hidden away like an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. If the sons wish to claim their fabulous inheritance, they must find their father's carefully concealed tomb.
The race is on, but the three brothers are not the only ones competing for the treasure. This secret is so astounding it cannot be kept quiet for long. With half a billion dollars at stake, as well as an ancient Mayan codex that may hold a cure for cancer and other deadly diseases, others soon join the hunt---and some of them will stop at nothing to claim the grave goods.
The bestselling coauthor of such page-turning thrillers as Relic and The Cabinet of Curiosities, Douglas Preston now spins an unforgettable tale of greed, adventure, and betrayal.
My Review:
At first, robbery is suspected, but the truth proves far stranger: As a final challenge to his three sons, Broadbent has buried himself and his treasure somewhere in the world, hidden away like an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. If the sons wish to claim their fabulous inheritance, they must find their father's carefully concealed tomb.
The race is on, but the three brothers are not the only ones competing for the treasure. This secret is so astounding it cannot be kept quiet for long. With half a billion dollars at stake, as well as an ancient Mayan codex that may hold a cure for cancer and other deadly diseases, others soon join the hunt---and some of them will stop at nothing to claim the grave goods.
The bestselling coauthor of such page-turning thrillers as Relic and The Cabinet of Curiosities, Douglas Preston now spins an unforgettable tale of greed, adventure, and betrayal.
My Review:
I give this book a 5 out of 5.
This was one of those books that just begged me to not put it down. The concept was great - three brothers heading out separately to try to find their father's tomb, and their inheritance. Tom, the brother who we follow the most throughout the story, is reluctant to start the search. In fact, he only ends up going to Honduras because of Sally Colorado - a woman who wants to find the Codex, a Mayan medical encyclopedia. There are a lot of near-death experiences and you see most of the characters transform because of these experiences. The action almost seemed non-stop, making this a great thriller to read.
You can purchase The Codex through Amazon in hard copy or Kindle format.
This was one of those books that just begged me to not put it down. The concept was great - three brothers heading out separately to try to find their father's tomb, and their inheritance. Tom, the brother who we follow the most throughout the story, is reluctant to start the search. In fact, he only ends up going to Honduras because of Sally Colorado - a woman who wants to find the Codex, a Mayan medical encyclopedia. There are a lot of near-death experiences and you see most of the characters transform because of these experiences. The action almost seemed non-stop, making this a great thriller to read.
You can purchase The Codex through Amazon in hard copy or Kindle format.
Have you read The Codex? If so, leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!
Please note: I was not compensated in any way for this review. It is strictly my opinion.
Please note: I was not compensated in any way for this review. It is strictly my opinion.
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