The Sword of the Templars

Download or read book The Sword of the Templars written by Paul Christopher and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE DEADLIEST WEAPON IS THE TRUTH . . . Discover the thrilling first instalment in the epic Templar series 'A rollercoaster experience' 5***** READER REVIEW 'Gripping and exciting from start to finish' 5***** READER REVIEW ________ After a life on the front lines, Army Ranger John Holliday is now teaching at West Point Military Academy. But when his uncle passes away, Holliday discovers a medieval sword among his belongings - sinisterly wrapped in Adolf Hitler's personal battle standard. Then someone viciously burns down his uncle's house and Holliday's secret fears about the mysterious sword ring alarmingly true. Holliday must delve into the past and piece together the puzzle that was his uncle's life - his involvement with the enigmatic warriors known as the Knight's Templar. But his search for answers soon becomes a race against a ruthless and cunning opponent, willing to die for their cause . . . Can Holliday live long enough to reveal the treacherous but critical truth? ________ The Sword of the Templars is the first instalment in the historical thriller series following John Holliday on his quest to uncover the secrets of the ancient Templar Order. Subsequent titles include: The Templar Cross, The Templar Throne, The Templar Conspiracy, The Templar Legion, Red Templar, Valley of the Templars, Lost City of the Templars and Secret of the Templars.