A masterful concoction of history and intrigue, referred to by critics as "the Norwegian Da Vinci Code"
A golden relic, containing an ancient manuscript that could change the course of history, has been hidden in a monastery, but nobody knows where. One determined man sets out to find this sensational artifact and to trace its origins. His quest takes him to a scientific intelligence organization in London, a Middle Eastern outpost, and a Crusaders' castle in a French village, as layer by layer he reveals the religious mysteries inside the Shrine of Sacred Secrets.
"This intelligently crafted international thriller will appeal to fans of Dan Brown." —Booklist
"A page-turner of the first order. . . . This well-written, accessible, and exciting read should please fans of The Da Vinci Code and Indiana Jones movies." —Library Journal
"A complex and fast-paced conspiracy thriller of Old Norse myth, Ancient Egyptian superstition, and Christian secret societies. With codes, runes, hidden maps, [and] archaic symbols, it's a treat for all fans of Steve Berry, Raymond Khoury, and Dan Brown!" —Kate Mosse, author, Labyrinth on The Guardians of the Covenant
About the Author
Tom Egeland is the author of the The Guardians of the Covenant.
