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The Voynich Deception: 1 (The Architect) Paperback – 15 Jan. 2014

by Michael Lancashire (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars 121 ratings
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The Voynich Manuscript – an untranslated, medieval document in a mysterious, unique language – has baffled scholars since it was discovered a century ago. To this day, nobody knows what secrets are buried in its pages.

When a book dealer comes to him with the key to the manuscript and a promise of untold riches, mob boss Gezim Petrela is hooked. Then the dealer disappears and Petrela tracks down the team he’d chosen to demand that they finish decoding it. And he uses his own brand of persuasion to make sure they comply.

Petrela gives Ben Jarvis, a linguistics reader at a small university, two weeks to do what the world’s top cryptologists have failed to do in a hundred years. Or his girlfriend will die…

Secret codes, a turf war between rival gangs, a theft from a government building and a shadowy, offstage figure known as the Architect all collide in this thriller that will keep you guessing to the end.

50% of the proceeds of this book go to cleft lip and palate organisations.
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  1. Book 1 of 4
    The Architect
  2. Print length
    370 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    15 Jan. 2014
  5. Dimensions
    12.85 x 2.13 x 19.84 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0992813018
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0992813017
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sannox Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 15 Jan. 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 370 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0992813018
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0992813017
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 363 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.85 x 2.13 x 19.84 cm
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The Architect
  • Best Sellers Rank: 112,070 in Crime, Thrillers & Mystery
  • Customer reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 121 ratings

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Michael Lancashire

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Michael Lancashire is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, the author of several fiction and nonfiction books, and has worked at senior levels in FTSE100 companies for more than fifteen years.

 

He, his wife and their three adult children, split their time between the English Midlands and a Scottish island getaway.

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4 out of 5 stars
121 global ratings

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Customers find the book thoroughly enjoyable, with one mentioning it keeps them interested from the beginning. Moreover, the narrative style receives positive feedback, with one customer comparing it to Batman with a twist. Additionally, the book maintains a good pace throughout. However, the technical content receives mixed reactions, with one customer appreciating the historical detail while another finds it excessive.

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Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a fine thriller that keeps them interested from the beginning.

"Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book - in fact found it really hard to put down...." Read more

"Started a bit slow but developed well. An excellent read, thoroughly enjoyed it." Read more

"Well written and compelling to read. Keeps you wanting to find out more and very hard to put down once started." Read more

"With the the use of an outstanding,set of Characters This book kept me on the edge .An exceptionally good read." Read more

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Customers enjoy the narrative style of the book, with one mentioning it has a Batman-like twist.

"...who enjoys fast-paced, intelligently written mystery, with a twist in the tale!" Read more

"This book is fast paced, funny and has a strong narrative that keeps you guessing right until the end...." Read more

"I had never heard of the author, but the story sounded interesting.was very surprised that I couldn't put it down and did see the ending coming.will..." Read more

"Good story from Michael Lancashire" Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's pace.

"This book is fast paced, funny and has a strong narrative that keeps you guessing right until the end...." Read more

"Excellent. Well paced, exciting well worth the read" Read more

"A fine thriller, lots of convincing details and with a good pace. It has a touch of National Treasure and even Batman with a twist." Read more

"Started a bit slow but developed well. An excellent read, thoroughly enjoyed it." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Technical detail’2 positive1 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the technical content of the book, with some appreciating the historical detail while others find it excessive.

"...It is full of action but very cleverly written, with technical and historical detail throughout...." Read more

"Far too much technical description. I skipped many pages" Read more

"A fine thriller, lots of convincing details and with a good pace. It has a touch of National Treasure and even Batman with a twist." Read more

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  • David E. Bell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed this story
    Reviewed in the United States on 25 January 2017
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    Really enjoyed this story, you don't want to put it down. The amount of research done by the author was amazing!
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  • dedlund
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good mystery, but not the plot I expected.
    Reviewed in the United States on 10 February 2018
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    Based on the book blurb, I had expected a plot that was roughly based on outlandish theories about the Voynich Manuscript and alien lifeforms, or undiscovered ancient civilizations. That is not this book. Instead, Lancashire delivers a thoughtful—as in Hitchcockian—mystery. The ending is sure to surprise. However, I found the lengthy dialogue in Albanian along with the excessive use of parenthetical clauses, to be both unnecessary and distracting. If you love a good mystery, The Voynich Deception is worth reading. But don’t be misled by the title, the Voynich Manuscript is not the foundation of this story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice surprise
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 December 2016
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    I don't usually read books involving the "mob", hiwever it sounded interesting so I gave it a try. It was great, well written, engaging and thought provoking. Once I started had to read it straight through. Will be reading more by this author.
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  • Mac
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting and thrilling read..
    Reviewed in the United States on 23 December 2016
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    As I started reading, I wondered where this story was going..but the Author tied it all together very smoothly and with surprises by the end. He also kept it just interesting enough to keep you reading throughout the novel....Now I am intrigued about the Architect and wonder where the author will take him..
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Clever boots
    Reviewed in the United States on 30 March 2018
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    This author is almost as clever as his main character who is very clever indeed. If you know about the Voynich manuscript this is great fun. If you are a newcomer it is a fine place to start. A great read.
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