Audio Book Description:
Cotton Malone retired from the high risk world of elite operatives for the US State Department to lead the low keylife of a rare book dealer. Buthis quiet existence is shattered when he receives an anonymous email "You have something I want. You`re the only person on earth who knows where tofind it. If I don`t hear from you, you will be childless." Hishorrified ex wife confirms that their teenage son has been kidnapped. When Malone`sbookshop is burned to the ground, it becomes clear that those responsible will stop at nothing to get what they want--the lost Library ofAlexandria. A cradle of ideas-- historical, philosophical, literary, scientific, andreligioius--the Library of Alexandria was unparalleled in theworld. But fifteen hundred years ago, it vanished into the mists of myth and legend. Nowa cartel of wealthy international moguls is desperate tobreach the library`s hollowed halls and only Malone possesses the information they need to succeed. Pursuedby a lethal mercenary, Malonecrosses the globe in search of answers. His quest will lead himto England and Portugal, even to the highest levels of American government-and theshattering outcome will have worldwide repercussions.
