This was a very exciting adventure as they were searching for Ivan the Terrible's Library of Gold. The story is rich in history, the plot has surprises that keep the pages turning and the characters are those we can love or fear. This is the 2nd Gayle Lynds' book that I have read and I am looking forward to reading Assassins which is the sequel.
For centuries, emperors, historians, and even the Vatican have tried to locate Ivan the Terrible's magnificent Library of Gold â a long-missing archive containing gold-covered, bejeweled books dating all the way back to the ancient Greeks. Now one of the volumes, The Book of Spies, has surfaced, and along with it the highly secret book club that owns the Library of Gold. They form a cabal of the globe's most powerful men â men who will do anything to achieve their aims and protect their interests. When the CIA discovers a connection between the legendary library and a bank account linked to terrorists, they turn to rare books curator Eva Blake for help. Soon an attempt is made on Eva's life. Determined not only to survive but to uncover the truth, Eva turns to the only person she can trustâJudd Ryder, a former intelligence agent with his own agenda and a troubled past. Together, Judd and Eva embark on an international adventure from London to Rome, Istanbul, and Athens. Somehow they must do what no one else has been able to do â find the library and stay alive.
Great page turner . Lots of action and a little romance as well.
The book of spies by GAYLE LYNDS is one of the greatest books I've read in a long time.im an avid reader and book collector and I've read hundreds of books,it takes a lot of good writing for me to give a book 5stars.The book of spies has earned that and more.The action in this novel is action packed movie like. The story moves on with surprise after surprise. Keeps you guessing until the action packed finale.The two main characters of the story are just excellent together. This book should have came with a warning label advisory.IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT DOWN.If you are read for a great story and really want to treat yourself to a really good book.The book of spies is the book for you.
