{"product_id":"9780738716084","title":"The Grail Conspiracy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinner of Foreword Magazine's Book of the Year Award for Best Mystery\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn assignment in the Middle East, television journalist Cotten Stone stumbles upon an archeological dig that uncovers the world's most-sought-after religious relic: the Holy Grail. With his last dying breath, Dr. Gabriel Archer gives it to Cotten, uttering \"You are the only one\" in a language she's heard from only one other person--her deceased twin sister. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat begins as a hot news story for the ambitious young reporter soon turns into a nightmare when the Holy Grail is stolen and strange \"accidents\" befall her dearest friends. Running for her life, she turns to John Tyler, a priest with firsthand knowledge of religious artifacts, for help. An anonymous source leads them to New Orleans during Mardi Gras, where an abominable experiment is underway that--unless destroyed--promises to unleash an ancient evil upon the Earth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"This page-turner is bound to show up on Da Vinci Code read-alike lists at public libraries across the country.\"—\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Religion and science battle through a spectacular hold-your-breath conclusion when the Holy Grail supplies the blood of Christ to the forces of evil.\"—M. Diane Vogt, author of \u003cem\u003eSix Bills \u003c\/em\u003eand other Willa Carson Novels\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Grail Conspiracy\u003c\/em\u003e is an auspicious debut from a dig in the deserts of Iraq to the inner sanctum of the Knights Templar, this multi-layered tale is a gripping blend of modern science, ancient ritual, and page-turning suspense. Next time you face the dark side, you'll want Cotten Stone, this gutsy, intelligent and engaging heroine at your side.\"—Christine Kling, author of \u003cem\u003eCross Current \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSurface Tension\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"If you liked \u003cem\u003eThe Da Vinci Code\u003c\/em\u003e, run out and buy this book! Modern technology mixed with mythology make for a fast read. This globe-trotting adventure story with biblical undertones will keep you hooked!\"—Nancy J. Cohen, author of the Bad Hair Day mystery series\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47113365487856,"sku":"9780738716084","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780738716084_p0.jpg?v=1763627551","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780738716084","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}