An irresistible treasure, two master thieves, and a secret as old as mankind . . .
Michael St. Pierre, a reformed master thief, thinks he has left his criminal days far behind him, when he receives word that his best friend, Simon, has been locked up and sentenced to die in a brutal desert prison. Breaking into jail for the first time in his checkered career, Michael is stunned to discover that his new girlfriend, KC, is connected to Simon’s case.
With a madman on their heels, the three adventurers make their way to Istanbul in search of the mysterious artifact that landed Simon behind bars in the first place: a map containing the location of a holy place lost to the mists of time, a repository of knowledge and treasure predating Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Testing their courage and wits, Michael and his team are forced to plot a series of daring thefts that take them inside some of the city’s most celebrated (and heavily guarded) sanctums, from the imperial harem of Topkapi Palace to the tombs of the Hagia Sophia itself. More than priceless artifacts are at stake—the lives of loved ones and perhaps the fate of humanity itself hang in the balance.
A globe-trotting adventure that wings from the glittering banks of the Bosporus to the highest peaks of the Himalayas, The Thieves of Darkness confirms Richard Doetsch’s place as the modern-day master of pulse-pounding suspense.
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"Good thieves, bad thieves, and just plain evil thieves. Adventure to rival Indiana Jones (on steriods) and a thought provoking mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Highly recommended "
— Kaye (4 out of 5 stars)
“Whip-smart and lightning-paced, The Thieves of Darkness left me breathless and awed by the scope and scale of its story. Truly a masterwork by an exploding talent.”
— James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author“Doetsch handles all the elements of a classic thriller superbly, and his characters are fleshed out and involving…[a] masterpiece. Doetsch has earned his seat at the table with other A-list thriller writers.”
— Booklist (starred review)" If was a fast read. Interesting idea. Though not necessary, I with I had read the otehr "Thieves" books first. "
— Mark, 3/2/2011" A thrilling adventure in the style of The DaVinci Code, except this plot takes place in several different locales including the Himalayas. Enjoyable ride. "
— Harvee, 2/16/2011" great book!!!!! One of his best!!!! "
— Aldon, 1/29/2011" audio -- an adventure almost superhero. I always marvel that these characters do not sleep, eat or go to the bathroom. For a wide audience "
— Irene, 1/20/2011" Some parts were extremely boring (I'd blame the editor) and the author did not give a thorough explanation of what the mystery was all about. "
— Laura, 1/3/2011" The story, writing and characters are great! I only gave it 3 stars because there is some language, intimate scenes and a lot of darkness and disturbing violence. "
— Shelley, 11/22/2010Richard Doetsch is the author of six international bestsellers published in twenty-eight countries, with several acquired for film and television. He is the author of the Nick Quinn Thrillers and the Michael St. Pierre series, as well as a stand-alone novel.
Bob Walter is a producer, director, and audiobook narrator. He is best known for his work as a music producer and sound effects designer for the movies Halloween, The Little Brave Toaster, and Apocalypse Now. His audiobook narrations include several nonfiction and fiction titles from Hachette, Random House, and HarperCollins, among others.