The Creator's Map: A Novel [Hardcover]

Emilio Calderon (Author), Katherine Silver (Translator)

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Publication Date: July 17, 2008

Deckle Edge Hardcover with Dustjacket. 259 pages. A Suspense-filled Historical Espionage Novel of Rome during World War II. 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 First Edition, First Printing 2008.

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In 1937 a group of Spaniards are thrown together, forced to wait out the Spanish Civil War in Rome. Unlike the rest of his compatriots, José María has no strong feelings either way about the ideologies causing such bloodshed in his home country; it is only the beautiful and bookish Montse who ignites his passion. Unwittingly, they become embroiled in an underground Nazi plot to collect mystic artifacts. The most powerful artifact sought is the Creator's Map, a legendary document depicting the power centers of the universe, said to be penned by God himself. The idealistic Montse is recruited as a spy and becomes more and more deeply involved in espionage, as does José María, for his own reasons.

The Creator's Map brilliantly re-creates the dark intrigue, romantic entanglements, and divided loyalties of war-torn Europe. Long after the war is over, the destinies of these characters continue to be shaped by the devastating repercussions of this tumultuous time. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

About the Author

Emilio Calderón is a historian, editor and author. He is the founder of Editorial Cirene, a publishing house in Spain. In 1995 he began writing young- adult fiction. In 2003, Calderón received the Valle-Inclán Fellowship of the Spanish Royal Academy in Rome. The result was The Creator’s Map, his first novel for adults, the translation rights to which have been sold in more than twenty countries. He lives in Málaga.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 259 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Press HC, The; Tra edition (July 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594201811
• ISBN-13: 978-1594201813
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,514,360 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read, January 22, 2009

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This review is from: The Creator's Map: A Novel (Hardcover)

A complicated triangle during the fall of the fascist regime in Italy. If you liked books like The Da Vinci Code, The Last Cato: A Novel, ... you will find this book a nice addition. The style resembles Dan Brown: short chapters, you want to keep going and find out. There is a love story, an historical context, Rome, and a secret plot. It does not beat my favorite in this genre, The Shadow of the WindLa Sombra Del Viento/ the Shadow of the Wind (Autores Espanoles E Iberoamericanos) (Spanish Edition) by Zafon.