{"product_id":"the-lost-legion-an-archaeological-thriller-paperback","title":"The Lost Legion: An Archaeological Thriller - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt James\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Blood King\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Cursed Thief\u003c\/i\u003e comes the latest installment in the beloved Jack Reilly Adventures series. Brace yourself for an exhilarating, edge-of-your-seat, archaeological thriller that will captivate die-hard fans and new readers alike!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometime in the second century, the Ninth Legion of the Imperial Roman Army inexplicably vanished off the face of the earth. Were they annihilated in some unrecorded battle, or was their disappearance the result of something far more secretive?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJack Reilly is nearly finished with an extended vacation in Rome. Alongside him is Mayleen Wu, former Chinese operative and Jack's newfound love. Posing under aliases, they attend a private event set against the backdrop of the historic Roman Colosseum, one that features a remarkable display of artifacts once belonging to the elusive Ninth Legion. Among these treasures is the headpiece to the legion's quasi-sacred \u003ci\u003eaquila\u003c\/i\u003e, their revered eagle standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe evening takes a perilous turn as an armed unit storms the black-tie affair. The intruders are determined to claim what they believe is rightfully theirs. To do so, they need the headpiece. Chaos unfolds, and as the hostile force vanishes into the night, a cryptic message arises, invoking an ancient birthright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe militarized descendants of Rome's lost legion have emerged from the shadows, driven by a clear mission: complete the covert, 2,000-year-old quest of their ancestors. The tomb of Alexander the Great, along with the immense fortune it holds, must be found!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lost Legion\u003c\/i\u003e is a relentless pursuit that unfolds a thrilling saga, jam-packed with high-stakes adventure, historical mystery, and bone-chilling suspense.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFans of Indiana Jones, Uncharted, and Tomb Raider love Jack Reilly!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE LOST LEGION is the sixth book in international bestselling author Matt James' action-packed archaeological thriller series, The Jack Reilly Adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752349696288,"sku":"9781923165090","price":18.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7947f14a732e93649d9a94a4f7383cce.webp?v=1779993552","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-lost-legion-an-archaeological-thriller-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}