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Laurence O'Bryan (Author)
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Publication Date: 19 Jan 2012

Buried deep under Istanbul, a secret is about to resurface with explosive consequences…

Alex Zegliwski has been savagely beheaded. His body is found hidden near the sacred archaeological site of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

When Sean arrives in the ancient city to identify his colleague’s body, he is handed an envelope of photographs belonging to Alek and soon finds himself in grave danger. Someone wants him dead but why?

Aided by British diplomat Isabel Sharp, Sean begins to unravel the mystery of the mosaics in the photographs and inch closer to snaring Alek’s assassin. Evil is at work and when a lethal virus is unleashed on the city, panic spreads fast. Time is running out for Sean and Isabel. They must catch the killer before it’s too late.

An electrifying conspiracy thriller which will entice fans of Scott Mariani, Sam Bourne and Dan Brown.

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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Avon (19 Jan 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1847562884
  • ISBN-13: 978-1847562883
  • Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 19.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (123 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 8,482 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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•'This stylish conspiracy thriller is a Turkish delight…combines plenty of stirring action with fascinating historical detail about a city and a country [Laurence] quite obviously loves.' Irish Independent

• 'A brisk plot…which draws the reader into a conspiratorial rapport…He's come late to fiction, clearly he means to enjoy it.' Telegraph

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A brutal murder. An ancient temple. A long-lost treasure.

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75 of 78 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An Istanbul Thriller! 30 Jan 2012
By L K Jay
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This was a great find for all those who like a fast paced action adventure story. This story is in a similar genre as The Davinci Code only with more plausible adventure and more believable characters.

Sean is still traumatised from the death of his wife and his sadness continues at the news of the death of his best friend Alex, who was working on a Turkish heritage site for their academic research. Sean goes out to Istanbul to identify the body and his adventures start there when he meets up with an intriguing foreign office representative who knocks on his hotel door one morning. Adventure ensues and they chase, and are chased, around Istanbul and London.

If you like a fast paced adventure story with a mystery attached, then this is for you. Once you follow Sean to the Turkish capital it becomes a real page turner and you won't stop until you reach the end. O'Bryan makes Istanbul come to life and the information at the end about the city itself is a really nice touch. Looking forward to reading the sequel.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Out of the ordinary 2 Jun 2012
By KatLopez
Format:Paperback
I always knew that this book is going to be different. But I don't tend to set my expectations high prior to reading one, as more often than not it has only led me to dissapointments. I'm glad that this book is far from being a let down. It has gripped me from the first few pages down to the last. After the first chapter I knew immediately that this is going to be a treat; No dull build up to the story nor a dragging journey to the climax. Reading it is like being there with the characters Sean and Isabel, and sharing their journey. A very well written book, with a kind of story I don't think you would have read somewhere else before. It took a great mind to conjure such plot. I wouldn't say much about the story as I don't want to rob you of the pleasure and excitment of discovering it for yourself. But it is definitely an action-packed suspense/thriller novel, coupled with historical facts (would make you want to visit Istanbul after reading it) and I highly recommend this book. Include it in your list of Summer Reads this year!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Istanbul Prize. 18 May 2012
By Lord D. M. Prosser
Format:Paperback
This is a fast paced adventure novel full of twists and turns that almost leaves the hero hanging out to dry. Sean Ryan has been grieving for the loss of his beautiful wife and hasn't fully come to terms with it yet.His grieving process has seen him lose grip at work when suddenly he's faced with another death, that of his best friend and workmate Alek. Alek was just working in Turkey to photograph some mosaics in the Magnificent Hagia Sophia so who would want him dead?
As Sean goes to try and answer that question and to identify the body he becomes frustrated at the seeming lack of answers from anyone and decides this time he wants answers. In his attempts to find the killers he becomes embroiled in a plot that the killers don't want exposed at any cost. Sean becomes their next target and in this cleverly plotted book we meet characters who aren't always what they seem as he tries to get his answers and keep his own life. His only help is young British Diplomat Isobel Sharp but whose side is she really on as the story opens up to mass disruptions in Europe and the threat of a deadly virus being unleashed on London?
An unputdownable book that won't disappoint from a very skilled and talented writer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting choice of Author
As a complete selective change of author I selected L O'Bryan based on a brief check of story content. Read more
Published 16 hours ago by Mr. Eric N. Vardy
2.0 out of 5 stars Lines stolen from guidebooks
Good enough to keep you busy on the plane, but nothing special. Average read, with lines stolen form Rough Guide and DK on Istanbul... Read more
Published 21 hours ago by Irina
3.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling
A good read at a very lively pace. Plenty of historical information included in the story which has a happy ending.
Published 2 days ago by Sue K
4.0 out of 5 stars Quite good...
Very episodic, with cliffhanger chapter endings. Loses its rhythm towards end, and a few things are unclear or unresolved, and not in a way that makes you think 'that's for a later... Read more
Published 11 days ago by J. M. C. Commins
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but not great
I'm not usually a reader of thrillers, but I seem to end up with them on visits to the UK. They do make a nice change from my usual fantasy/sci fi reading. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Carol Evelin
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
I came across this book as a recommendation after reading books by Scott Mariani, Chris Kuzneski, Sam Bourne, Dan Brown and other thriller writers, and was not disappointed. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Mrs M D Massey
3.0 out of 5 stars Istanbul mystery/thriller
As our hero wanders through Istanbul. above and below ground, we are treated to ancient owners, murders most heinous, giant eels, slime, and a variety of ever increasing obstacles... Read more
Published 20 days ago by J. Bresin
3.0 out of 5 stars Main plots that shouldn't have connected
As I was getting into this book, two main plots were unearthed that I really hoped would not connect. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Mr. N. J. Bolam
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Just finished this book and couldn't put it down,not my usual thing but loved it. Definitely recommend this to anyone who likes a good read
Published 29 days ago by kelly Carroll
5.0 out of 5 stars The Istanbul Puzzle
Great read. Hard to put down. Looking forward to the next instalment and reading more about the adventures of Sean and Isabel.
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