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An ingenious, fast-paced historical thriller from the author of the New York Times bestseller The Last Templar
On a cold, bleak day in 1916, all hell breaks loose in a mining pit in the Ural Mountains. Overcome by a strange paranoia, the miners attack one another, savagely and ferociously. Minutes later, two men-a horrified scientist and Grigory Rasputin, trusted confidant of the tsar-hit a detonator, blowing up the mine to conceal all evidence of the carnage.
In the present day, FBI agent Sean Reilly's search for Reed Corrigan, the CIA mindcontrol spook who brainwashed Reilly's son, takes a backseat to a new, disturbing case. A Russian embassy attaché seems to have committed suicide by jumping out of a fourth-floor window in Queens. The apartment's owners, a retired physics teacher from Russia and his wife, have gone missing, and further investigation reveals that the former may not be who the FBI believe him to be.
Joined by Russian Federal Security Service agent Larisa Tchoumitcheva, Reilly's investigation of the old man's identity will uncover a desperate search for a small, mysterious device, with consequences that reach back in time and which, in the wrong hands, could have a devastating impact on the modern world.
Packed with the twists, intrigue, and excitement that Khoury's many fans have come to expect, Rasputin's Shadow will keep readers turning pages long into the night. PRAISE FOR RASPUTIN'S SHADOW:
"His ample cultural references are fresh, and most should withstand the test of time. History, mystery, suspense, and action-Khoury knows the recipe for a good read." - Library Journal
"Khoury carries the story off nicely...this is a fast-paced, enjoyable tale." - Kirkus Reviews
"Fine action, an engaging historical mystery with modern-day implications, and a cast of engaging characters - all in all, a thoroughly entertaining genre-bender." - Booklist
"The rapid fire narrative keeps the pages turning in anticipation of the exhilarating conclusion." - Fresh Fiction
"Raymond Khoury continues to remain one of the top novelists in the historical fiction genre, and Rasputin's Shadow is a worthy entry in his series." - Book Reporter
"Vivid, energetic scenes ensure that Khoury's tale never falters or bores. It's the sort of novel that could make a colorful movie."-Kirkus on The Devil's Elixir
"A fast-paced thrill-ride...A sure bet for fans of Steve Berry and James Rollins, too." –Booklist on The Devil's Elixir
"The Templar Salvation is filled with action, chases and mind-blowing historical perspective that will engage fans of this genre and once again place Raymond Khoury back at the forefront of modern historical fiction adventures." –Bookreporter Raymond Khoury is the author of five consecutive New York Times bestsellers: The Last Templar, The Sanctuary, The Sign, The Templar Salvation, and The Devil's Elixir. His novels have been translated into more than 40 languages and, in the case of The Last Templar, adapted by NBC for television. An acclaimed screenwriter and producer for both television and film, he lives in London with his family.
Prologue
Ural Mountains, Russian Empire
1916
As the high-pitched shriek reverberated against the walls of the copper mine, Maxim Nikolaev felt an unusual pinch deep in his skull.
The big man set down his pickax and wiped his brow just as the painful sensation subsided. He took in a deep breath, flooding his already-infested lungs with more toxic dust. He didn't even notice or care anymore. Right then, the mid-morning break was all he was thinking of, given that his working day had started at five.
As the last echoes of the whistle died out around him and with the army of pickaxes now at rest, Maxim heard the distant sound of the Miass River, out by the mouth of the open mine. It reminded him of when he was a boy, when his uncle often took him swimming at a secluded spot on the outskirts of Ozyorsk, awa
On a cold, bleak day in 1916, all hell breaks loose in a mining pit in the Ural Mountains. Overcome by a strange paranoia, the miners attack one another, savagely and ferociously. Minutes later, two men-a horrified scientist and Grigory Rasputin, trusted confidant of the tsar-hit a detonator, blowing up the mine to conceal all evidence of the carnage.
In the present day, FBI agent Sean Reilly's search for Reed Corrigan, the CIA mindcontrol spook who brainwashed Reilly's son, takes a backseat to a new, disturbing case. A Russian embassy attaché seems to have committed suicide by jumping out of a fourth-floor window in Queens. The apartment's owners, a retired physics teacher from Russia and his wife, have gone missing, and further investigation reveals that the former may not be who the FBI believe him to be.
Joined by Russian Federal Security Service agent Larisa Tchoumitcheva, Reilly's investigation of the old man's identity will uncover a desperate search for a small, mysterious device, with consequences that reach back in time and which, in the wrong hands, could have a devastating impact on the modern world.
Packed with the twists, intrigue, and excitement that Khoury's many fans have come to expect, Rasputin's Shadow will keep readers turning pages long into the night. PRAISE FOR RASPUTIN'S SHADOW:
"His ample cultural references are fresh, and most should withstand the test of time. History, mystery, suspense, and action-Khoury knows the recipe for a good read." - Library Journal
"Khoury carries the story off nicely...this is a fast-paced, enjoyable tale." - Kirkus Reviews
"Fine action, an engaging historical mystery with modern-day implications, and a cast of engaging characters - all in all, a thoroughly entertaining genre-bender." - Booklist
"The rapid fire narrative keeps the pages turning in anticipation of the exhilarating conclusion." - Fresh Fiction
"Raymond Khoury continues to remain one of the top novelists in the historical fiction genre, and Rasputin's Shadow is a worthy entry in his series." - Book Reporter
"Vivid, energetic scenes ensure that Khoury's tale never falters or bores. It's the sort of novel that could make a colorful movie."-Kirkus on The Devil's Elixir
"A fast-paced thrill-ride...A sure bet for fans of Steve Berry and James Rollins, too." –Booklist on The Devil's Elixir
"The Templar Salvation is filled with action, chases and mind-blowing historical perspective that will engage fans of this genre and once again place Raymond Khoury back at the forefront of modern historical fiction adventures." –Bookreporter Raymond Khoury is the author of five consecutive New York Times bestsellers: The Last Templar, The Sanctuary, The Sign, The Templar Salvation, and The Devil's Elixir. His novels have been translated into more than 40 languages and, in the case of The Last Templar, adapted by NBC for television. An acclaimed screenwriter and producer for both television and film, he lives in London with his family.
Prologue
Ural Mountains, Russian Empire
1916
As the high-pitched shriek reverberated against the walls of the copper mine, Maxim Nikolaev felt an unusual pinch deep in his skull.
The big man set down his pickax and wiped his brow just as the painful sensation subsided. He took in a deep breath, flooding his already-infested lungs with more toxic dust. He didn't even notice or care anymore. Right then, the mid-morning break was all he was thinking of, given that his working day had started at five.
As the last echoes of the whistle died out around him and with the army of pickaxes now at rest, Maxim heard the distant sound of the Miass River, out by the mouth of the open mine. It reminded him of when he was a boy, when his uncle often took him swimming at a secluded spot on the outskirts of Ozyorsk, awa
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