The Babylon Rite
In Knox&#x2019;s latest thriller, an anthropologist and a journalist stumble upon a conspiracy that unravels a deadly secret involving the Templars. Adam Blackwood writes fluff pieces for a newspaper. When a noted historian tells him something shocking and then kills himself a few minutes later, Blackwood smells a story without a hint of fluff. The historian&#x2019;s daughter asks for his help because she knows her father&#x2019;s death was not suicide. In Peru, anthropologist Jess Silverton uncovers a sealed tomb that appears to be built by the Moche, an ancient civilization that practiced gruesome sacrifice. The two worlds collide, and what is eventually uncovered connects to a string of murders in which the victims were beheaded. But are these murders really suicides? Knox weaves a compelling, violent tale, peppered with plenty of sex, that will appeal to ancient conspiracy fans comfortable with the graphic content. --Jeff Ayers--This text refers to theHardcoveredition.