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- Publisher: Tor Books
- ISBN: 076534629X
- WAPI (Tower ID): 101094050
- Release Date: April 5, 2005
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #352149 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #40962 in Fiction & Literature (See Top 100 Fiction & Literature Bestsellers)
- #577 in Action & Adventure (See Top 100 Action & Adventure Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "The Codex" by Douglas Preston to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Codex"Browse more products related to "Douglas Preston"Publisher's note"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. Annotation"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. If You Enjoy "The Codex (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Codex (Paperback)" by Douglas Preston (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Action & Adventure BestsellersFiction & Literature Bestselling BooksExplore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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