This historical fiction novel weaves a "what-if" scenario into a plausible tale that has multiple twists and turns sure to keep any reader on their toes. For lovers of alternative history, Knights Templar folklore and treasure hunters, this book is sure to satisfy and delight.
Judea 33 AD - a man is crucified. In 1244, at the fortress of Montsegur in France, a Christian sect known as the Cathars are burned alive by the Catholic army in search of the famed Cathar treasure. In 1917, a dying priest is refused absolution by another priest because of a horrifying confession.
How are these disparate incidents related?
On the eve of the Second World war, Dr. Gerhard Denninger, a German archeologist is approached by infamous Grail seeker Otto Rahn who tells him a fantastic story of Templars, Church scandal, a long-buried manuscript, and the key to finding the famous lost treasure of the Cathars. In 1944, with the help of a group of American soldiers, Denninger continues his quest for the secret of the Cathar treasure. With dangers dogging them at every step, will they find what they're seeking? And will they be prepared for the shocking discovery that awaits them?
THINK - "The Da Vinci Code" meets "Kelly's Heroes."
