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When an Englishwoman is found dead with a broken neck near Rome, her grieving husband turns to his friend, Police Inspector Chris Bronson, for help. Bronson discovers an ancient inscription on a stone slab that reads, “Here Lie the Liars,” and the case spirals into a perilous investigation. Pursued across Europe, Bronson and his ex‑wife piece together clues that trace back to the early days of Christianity, uncovering an ancient code on a stone, a chalice with mysterious symbols, and a deadly conspiracy that threatens to upend the modern world. The novel delivers rapid pacing, historical intrigue, and a high‑stakes mystery that keeps readers racing from start to finish.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: James Becker
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