A man in search of the truth-against an ancient brotherhood that uses secrecy as the ultimate weapon.
In the 14th century, Templar knight Jean de St. Clair was tasked with piloting the order's treasure-laden fleets off the coast of France. To this end, he used the Jacob's Staff-a nautical instrument supposedly developed in his own time. But retired Army Ranger Lt. Col. John Holliday possesses a Staff he found in the hands of a 4,000 year-old Egyptian mummy. Holliday suspects that St. Clair may hold the key to unlocking the mystery of the ruthless, enigmatic Templars.
But there are those who believe that some questions should remain unanswered. And that the answers Holliday seeks should go with him to the grave...
- ISBN10 045123068X
- ISBN13 9780451230683
- Publish Date 1 June 2010
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Berkley
- Format Paperback (US Tall Rack)
- Pages 384
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780451230683