Contract with God by J G Jurado
A lost treasure, a Nazi war criminal, and a lifelong quest to find a missing heirloom are the starting points for this new novel from the author of God's Spy. Father Anthony Fowler, CIA operative and member of the Vatican's secret service, the Holy Alliance, pays a visit to a war criminal living under a pseudonym because of the terrible experiments he performed on Jewish children. Fowler offers him a deal - he will not reveal the man's true identity in exchange for a huge candle covered in fine filigree gold. But it isn't the gold Fowler is after - it is the metallic object preserved within the wax, a missing fragment of an ancient map. Soon Fowler is involved in an expedition to Jordan set up by the enigmatic head of Kayn industries, a reclusive billionaire who has links to the highest levels of the Catholic Church. But there is a traitor in the group who has links to terrorist organisations back in the US, and who is patiently awaiting the moment to strike. From wartime Vienna to terrorist cells in New York and a lost valley in Jordan, Contract with God is a thrilling read about a quest for power and the secrets of an ancient world.
Gomez-Jurado s polished, assured first novel is a gripping read" - The Sydney Morning Herald An engaging debut thriller. - The Canberra Times God's Spy, already a best seller in the author s native Spain, is Juan Gomez-Jurado s first novel, and a brilliant thriller to boot. The pace seldom flags, but not at the expense of character development, nor the reader s enjoyment. - Travelbeat.com
Juan Gomez Jurado is a journalist who has worked on radio and television. He has also been a director of several large corporations and has won several prizes for his journalism and has just won the Premio de Novela de la Ciudad de Torrevieja - one of Spain's biggest prizes. He lives with his wife and daughter in Spain.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781409100768 |
| ISBN 10 | 1409100766 |
| Title | Contract with God |
| Author | J G Jurado |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2009-08-20 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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