Best-selling author James Becker first introduced Det. Sgt. Chris Bronson and antiques expert Angela Lewis in his explosive hit The First Apostle, which was hailed as a "jaw-dropping thriller" (Publishers Weekly). Here Bronson and Lewis return to uncover a centuries-old mystery. Touring a graveyard while on holiday in Venice, the two discover a desecrated tomb with a mutilated female skeleton inside. But why was the woman put to rest in such a state? And what secrets were buried with her?
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"This must be my favourite Chris Bronson novel to date. Vampires are a popular subject at the moment - Trueblood, Vampire Diaries, Twilight to mention just a few but this story manages to take a fresh approach to the vampire legend. Chris Bronson is in the ultimate race against time to save the day in this tense, exciting adventure."
— Winnie (4 out of 5 stars)
" Did not like it at all. The plot seemed incomplete and not much explanation was provided. "
— Raju, 1/27/2014" I have never read any of James Beckers book before but thoroughly enjoyed. A friend lent me the book and within the first few pages in knew i would enjoy. I felt a connection after reading the main character was a police officer from Tunbridge Wells! I will certainly read some more of this authors books. "
— Lara, 1/21/2014" A well researched Vampire conspiracy thriller set in Venice. High in detail and good action scenes. An enjoyable escapist romp. "
— Simon, 11/14/2013" So far the dialogues are terribly pedantic and patronising and the plot doesn't seem very original. "
— Sophie, 9/28/2013" Parts of it was good , but felt a bit disappointed with the ending.Interesting idea though. "
— Tuesday's, 8/25/2013" Chilling, historically involved, enough sense of mystery to leave a pleasant tingle in the spine. "
— Sj, 2/10/2013" I really enjoyed reading this book, so much that I'm going to read it again. "
— Catherine, 12/31/2012" Predictable, packed with cliches, coincidences and a few continuity mishaps - you know a story is not gripping you when you take time out to work out if it is actually possible to get a baseball cap and a pair of shades in a shirt pocket .... "
— Zoë, 12/24/2012" Only slightly exciting. Lots of history and descriptions of Venice. Ok for an airplane book. "
— Randi, 12/20/2012" Good crime/thriller read with a touch of the supernatural. Set in Venice, there is a serial killer on the lose and questions are being asked as to whether this killer is a vampire or a copycat vampire. Good read. "
— 4cats, 11/19/2012" A nice mix of historic facts, whodunnit and vampires. Practically a combination of all the books I frequent. "
— Tracy, 9/1/2012" Interesting read and thought provoking, maybe a little far fetched in places but you never know do you? Love the characters and look forward to the next and maybe back to good old fashioned history. "
— Nigel, 8/30/2012" Had no idea this was a series, I really wish they would put right on the cover if it's part of a series. Apparently this is book number 4. Oh well, I already started it! "
— Melissa, 8/21/2012" Very disappointed. Absolutely nothing like his other books AND it was a vampire story. Description of the book never mentions vampires and has nothing to do with the book. "
— Paula, 7/15/2012" Indiana Jones type pseudo history. Check. Vampire Cult. Awesome. Check. No mention of Eidetic Memory. Double Check. "
— Andrew, 5/23/2012James Becker spent over twenty years in the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air arm and served during the Falklands War. He is the author of The Nosferatu Scroll, Echo of the Reich, The Moses Stone, The First Apostle, and The Messiah Secret.
Graeme Malcolm was an actor and winning audiobook narrator who earned twelve AudioFile Earphones Awards. He has performed on Broadway as Pharaoh in Aida and as Sir Edward Ramsay in The King and I. His television appearances include Law & Order, Follow the River, and Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson (with Laurence Olivier). His film credits include A Further Gesture, The Adventures of Sebastian Cole, and Reunion.