The Sacred Spoils — Will Adams

The race to uncover history's greatest lost fortune begins in a breathtaking conspiracy thriller from the author of The Alexander Cipher.  To the victor go the spoils . . .
 
Historian Carmen Nero, in southern Italy to help a friend search for ancient riches, is caught up in the murderous schemes of the Calabrian Mafia.
 
Cesco Rossi, a quick-witted conman on the run from a brutal group of neo-Nazis, is about to be confronted by his tragic past.
 
Israeli Professor Zara Gold is on a mission to find Judaism's most sacred relic.
 
For the tomb of Alaric I, the Visigoth king who sacked and looted Rome of its most fabulous treasures, is on the point of being revealed. And who knows what secrets may lie within?
 
An astounding and twisting mystery that will delight fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler and Scott Mariani.
 
Praise for Will Adams' The Alexander Cipher
 
“A razor-edged thriller that delves deeply into crumbling tombs and ancient secrets. Explosively paced and tautly told.” -- James Rollins, #1 New York Times�"bestselling author
 
“A resourceful and appealing hero, and . . . the action crackles along with betrayals, vendettas, and revelations galore.” -- Daily Mail
 
“The author does an excellent job of keeping the story moving at a brisk clip while giving us all the historical background we require to understand what all the fuss is about . . . smartly constructed twists. Surprisingly, considering its high quality, this is Adams' first novel.” -- Booklist (starred review)