
Sinai Deceit
An Archaeological Thriller
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Dave Bartell

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Darwin Lacroix is a wreck. An ancient booby trap nearly kills his wife, Eyrún. A tunnel under their home hides an alchemy lab with strange crystals. And a tabloid reveals his forebear stole American gold, threatening his job as Vatican special director of antiquities. Then he’s slapped with a paternity suit.
Could his life get any worse?
Modern tests show the crystals are a scientific holy grail—an unlimited energy source—worth billions. But the sword has a double edge. The gems could make pocket-sized nuclear bombs. And thousands more are buried in Egypt.
When North Korean agents hack the research, they rush to steal the secret for their glorious leader.
Can Darwin and Eyrún stop them from digging up a vile weapon?
Join the adventure as they dash from Corsica to California to Zurich and Paris and finally into the remote heights of Mount Moses.
Sinai Deceit blends history, archaeology, and a sprinkle of real hard science into a story that just could be—true.
Buy Sinai Deceit and join the adventure.
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- Ricardo GL
- 07-19-24
virtual voice is boring
Technology is great. But not to hear a good novel. zero emotion, completely boring. Not for me
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