The Lost Treasure of the Templars

James Becker

Jul 2016 · The Hounds of God Book 1 · Canelo

About this ebook

An ancient sect. A modern mystery. The most dangerous secret ever unearthed.

Antiquarian bookseller Robin Jessop has acquired a strange medieval volume. What appears to be a book is a cleverly disguised safe, in which she finds a single rolled parchment, written in code.

For encryption expert David Mallory, the text is impenetrable. Until an invaluable clue opens the door to a conspiracy, stretching back seven centuries.

Now Jessop and Mallory find themselves on a desperate hunt that could change history, topple an empire and bury them both alive. Because soon they’re not only the hunters. They’re also the hunted.

An absolutely gripping Templar conspiracy thriller, perfect for fans of Mario Reading, Dan Brown and Scott Mariani.

Praise for The Lost Treasure of the Templars

'Once you start it is impossible to stop!' Eurocrime

‘A thrilling historical mystery full of ingenious clues and unexpected twists' Good Book Guide

‘Superbly crafted ... it breaks new ground ... a tightly worded, sharply written thriller' CrimeSquad.com

Ratings and reviews

Reasonable plot but with no ending. Over embellished descriptions, too much repetition and overlong sentences make it an annoying read. Sadly I won't be continuing the hunt.

Should have been called Carry on Templaring

Couldn't put it down.

About the author

James Becker is an author of conspiracy, espionage and action thrillers. He spent over twenty years in the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm. Involved in covert operations in many of the world’s hotspots, he brings a high level of detail and authenticity to his work. He also writes action-adventure novels under the name James Barrington and military history under the name Peter Smith in the UK.