Cette série plonge les lecteurs dans un monde palpitant de mystères historiques et de conspirations dangereuses. Une jeune universitaire se retrouve mêlée à un complot lié à la légendaire Bibliothèque d'Alexandrie après le meurtre de son mentor. En suivant des indices cryptiques, elle se lance dans une quête à travers le monde, découvrant d'anciens secrets tout en échappant à de puissantes forces déterminées à garder la vérité enfouie. C'est un mélange captivant d'intrigue historique, de recherche académique et d'aventure à enjeux élevés.
They are the Council and crave power and position. Their corruption spreads from the highest points of government to the assassins they hire to commit their crimes. They will kill for the ancient knowledge contained in the Library. And Emily Wess has exactly what they want.
A KEY, LOST FOR MILLENNIA . . . The latest thriller from bestselling author A.M. Dean follows Dr. Emily Weiss and her husband Michael as they hunt for a dangerous artefact—a key hidden in the Egyptian desert—while seeking justice for her cousin’s murder by relic hunters. This ancient key, if found by the wrong hands, could unleash chaos. Meanwhile, in Chicago, a dangerous sect is preparing for an explosive Independence Day parade, finalizing a device that threatens the city’s safety. As Emily, Michael, and the sect's leader race to Egypt, their motivations collide: one seeks retribution, while the other aims for spiritual ascendancy. With both sides willing to go to any lengths to achieve their goals, the stakes are high. Can Emily and Michael thwart the sect's plans and prevent an ancient promise from turning into a modern curse? This thrilling adventure combines high-octane action with rich historical detail, promising readers an exhilarating experience filled with suspense and intrigue.