The Book of Secrets

Oct 20, 2024 1:48 AM

Author:Tom Harper,Francis Greenslade

The Book of Secrets

From the pen of prizewinning author Tom Harper, this is a high-octane adventure thriller in the bestselling tradition of The Da Vinci Code. Jam-packed with murder, mystery and mind-blowing revelations, 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

'Really enjoyed this book... the "can't put it down" variety :-)' -- ***** Reader review

'Very enjoyable story, lots of suspense, murder and adventure' -- ***** Reader review

'Very much recommended!' -- ***** Reader review

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A TRAIL INTO THE HEART OF A FIVE-HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD MYSTERY

In a snowbound village in the German mountains, a young woman discovers an extraordinary secret. Before she can reveal it, she disappears, leaving no trace other than a picture of a mysterious medieval playing card that has perplexed scholars for centuries.

Nick Ash does research for the FBI in New York. Six months ago his girlfriend Gillian walked out and broke his heart. Now he's the only person who can save her - if it's not too late. Within hours of getting her message, Nick finds himself on the run, delving deep into the past, asking questions that people don't want answered...Hunted across Europe, Nick follows Gillian's trail into the heart of a five-hundred-year-old mystery.

But across the centuries, powerful forces are closing around him. There are men who have devoted their lives to keeping the secret, and they will stop at nothing to protect it.

Reviews

Be warned, you could become so hooked by this big adventurous thriller that the tide will be lapping round your deckchair before you notice.

—— Peterborough Evening Telegraph

The Book of Secrets is an action-packed thiller that will be enjoyed by Da Vinci Code addicts.

—— Birmingham Sunday Mercury

The story is an entertaining and intriguing one, written a little more intelligently than similar novels.

—— eurocrime.co.uk

Consistently triumphant...a brilliant romp

—— Express

The Devil In Disguise is a sheer delight from start to finish.

I blame Clary for the bags under my eyes and my mumbling late-night mantra of "just one more chapter"....it's Showgirls meets Queer As Folk meets Baby Jane. Wonderful.

—— Pink Paper

Absurd, funny and classic Clary... Clary is witty, derisive, awful, solemn, tender, camp and definitely memorable; Devil in Disguise is, in turn, all of these things, which is quite an achievement.

—— thetruthaboutbooks.com

One of the best Swedish crime novels of all time

—— Expressen

This is not only a compelling crime story to be read without stopping until the last page. It is not only an unforgettable tale with a ferocious and bitter unexpected ending. It is much more. This is a masterpiece

—— Il Sole 24 Ore

A teeth-gritting political thriller... Authentic with silent anger, tough and utterly haunting

—— Berliner Morgenpost

Tom Benn's debut novel is a long overdue good thing in many senses... and there is much to recommend, not least Benn's sturdy grip on vernacular... What's more , he's a good writter of action - a scene in the top room of a nightclub on Deansgate early in the novel is particularly good

—— Bookmunch

The Doll Princess is a promising, foul-mouthed debut in which gangsters and good guys fight for supremacy in a Manchester that resembles a war zone

—— Julia Handford , Seven (Supplement to Sunday Telegraph)

immerse yourself in the language and the rhythm of the narrative and you're in for a fast and consuming ride through dark territory

—— Keith Walters , Booksandwriters

a crime novel unlike any other; the voices of real people can be heard throughout its pages

—— Kathryn Flagner , We love this book

It is bursting with classic Gothic horror motifs and Susan Hill is a master of atmospheric descriptions. She evokes so cleverly the decrepit Eel Marsh House, the mention of its name enough to make the locals pause, their faces darken in unspoken wariness… The Woman in Black gives a thrilling sense of unease and provides just the right level of things that go bump in the night for a spine-tingling good read.

—— Khoollect

This spine-tingling novel… will certainly keep your nerves jangling

—— Woman's Weekly

An excellent ghost story...magnificently eerie...compulsive reading

—— Evening Standard

She writes with great power, authentically chilling

—— Daily Telegraph

One of the most popular British ghost stories of modern times

—— Observer

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