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      Mass Market Paperback The Codex Book
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      ISBN: 076534629X

      The Codex

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      Book Overview

      "Greetings from the dead," declares Maxwell Broadbent on the videotape he left behind after his mysterious disappearance. A notorious treasure hunter and tomb robber, Broadbent accumulated over a half a billion dollars' worth of priceless art, gems, and artifacts before vanishing---along with his entire collection---from his mansion in New Mexico. At first, robbery is suspected, but the truth proves far stranger: As a final challenge to his three sons, Broadbent has buried himself and his treasure somewhere in the world, hidden away like an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. If the sons wish to claim their fabulous inheritance, they must find their father's carefully concealed tomb. The race is on, but the three brothers are not the only ones competing for the treasure. This secret is so astounding it cannot be kept quiet for long. With half a billion dollars at stake, as well as an ancient Mayan codex that may hold a cure for cancer and other deadly diseases, others soon join the hunt---and some of them will stop at nothing to claim the grave goods.The bestselling coauthor of such page-turning thrillers as Relic and The Cabinet of Curiosities, Douglas Preston now spins an unforgettable tale of greed, adventure, and betrayal. This description may be from another edition of this product.

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      Rated 5 stars
      Exciting Jungle Adventure

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      There is an old say `Don't Judge a Book by its Cover.' This book has a real stunning pick me up and buy me cover and fortunately the content is an entertaining and exciting read. Not the best book I have ever read, but I have certainly ploughed through a lot worse. A notorious treasure seeker and tomb robber mysteriously disappears without a trace. After his death a video tape he left behind is played and Maxwell Broadbent...

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      Rated 5 stars
      AWESOME! Indiana Jones hunts for the Holy Grail in Honduras

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      You are going to LOVE this book. It's exciting, but it's also really funny. I laughed out loud the whole way through. Not as much focus on the historical clues, etc. Excellent plot.

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      Rated 5 stars
      The Codex.....excellent and enjoyable read

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      I loved this book by Preston. i recently had returned back from Nicaragua and the book felt all too real. alot of action and a feeling like you are indeed in the jungle with the characters...i loved the scenery that Preston created in this book.....Fun read....also recommended: Tyrannosaur Canyon (another really good read by Preston)

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      Rated 5 stars
      A fun, fantastic book that takes you deep into the jungle!!!

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      I am a huge fan of the Preston/Child books, and I enjoyed Utopia (Lincoln Child's first solo effort), so when I picked up The Codex, I was very excited! The Codex does not disappoint!Douglas Preston takes you deep into the jungle with 3 brothers in search of their past, and a valuable book, The Codex. The Broadbent brothers take on a dangerous journey after their eccentric father takes his fortune with him to his tomb. ...

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      Rated 5 stars
      Thrilling, Fast-Paced and Chock Full of Surprises

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      Together Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child have written --- in my opinion --- some of the best thrillers of our time. Preston's solo effort THE CODEX earns that same praise. And if you are a fan of quest stories, you will enjoy this unique twist on a popular theme.Aging and ill, Maxwell Broadbent has devised a highly unusual plan for the distribution of his impressive estate. An archaeologist-tomb robber, Broadbent has spent...

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