The Lost Angel: A Novel by Javier Sierra (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Lost Angel by Javier Sierra New York Times bestselling author Javier Sierra returns with a heartpounding, apocalyptic thriller about mankinds most ancient desire--and the modern evil some will unleash to obtain it. New York Times bestselling author Javier Sierra returns with a heart-pounding thriller about mankinds most ancient desire--and the modern evil some will unleash to obtain it. In approximately seventy-two hours, a little-known Middle Eastern terrorist group plans to bring about the end of the world. Convinced that they are the descendants of angels and on the verge of at last returning to heaven, they kidnap scientist Martin Faber, whose research has uncovered an extraordinary secret. Martins only hope for survival is the rare psychic gift of his young wife. But Julia Alvarez must find the courage to save her husband while running from religious extremists and clandestine government agencies. Javier Sierra takes readers on an exhilarating international adventure, from the summit of legendary Mount Ararat to the high desert of New Mexico, from the monuments of Washington, DC, to the medieval city of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The Lost Angel bears all the hallmarks of the beloved authors erudite yet fast-paced brand of storytelling, combining historical fact and fiction with dazzling narrative surprises. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Javier Sierra, whose works have been translated into forty languages, is the author of The Lost Angel, The Lady in Blue, and the New York Times bestselling novel The Secret Supper. One of the most accomplished authors on the Spanish literary scene, Sierra studied journalism at the Complutense University of Madrid. El Maestro del Prado spent a year on the bestseller list in Spain, gaining the admiration of art experts, aficionados, and critics. A native of Teruel, Spain, he currently lives in Madrid with his wife and two children. Review "Javier Sierra has taken the typical apocalyptic thriller to another level." --"Charleston Post-Courier""In "The Lost Angel, "Javier Sierra takes us on a riveting quest through 5000 years of humanitys rich esoteric history, peeling away those fascinating onionskin layers of our own hidden past. As the intrepid Julia Alvarez hurtles headlong across a continent to save her husband, she discovers the dark forces that imminently will be unleashed -- when the lost wisdom of the ancients smashes, as in a particle accelerator, against those dangerous powers already held in the hands of modern science." --Katherine Neville, "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Eight" and "The Fire""A coiling plot, full of insightful characters, with an intriguing mix of hopes and fears. Javier Sierra plays readers like a virtuoso--a stickler for detail-- with imagination galore--but always keeping the story ringing with unadorned reality. Just a solid, drum-tight winner of a book." --Steve Berry, "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Jefferson Key""From its explosive opening to its thrilling conclusion, "The Lost Angel" by Javier Sierra is a rocket-paced, page turner. Fans of Dan Brown will find everything theyre looking for--and so much more--in this intriguing, provocative novel, as rich in historical detail as it is tuned in to our modern day nightmares." --Lisa Unger, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Darkness, My Old Friend ""Sierra has fashioned a spine-tingling apocalyptic thriller set in real-world locations and based on well-researched mythology and scientific facts, with just the right amount of fiction to make for an excellent read."--"Library Journal""This plot-driven adventure is a definite page-turner." --"Booklist""With "The Lost Angel", Javier Sierra has gifted his readers with a mesmerizing and thrilling journey into one of the greatest historical mysteries--the true nature of angels. A fascinating and gripping tale." --Heather Terrell, author of "Fallen Angel" Review Quote "With The Lost Angel , Javier Sierra has gifted his readers with a mesmerizing and thrilling journey into one of the greatest historical mysteries--the true nature of angels. A fascinating and gripping tale." --Heather Terrell, author of Fallen Angel Excerpt from Book 1 For some strange reason, I had my mind made up the day I died, my soul would leave my body and float weightlessly to heaven. I was convinced that once there, guided by an irresistible force, I would come face-to-face with God and I would look into his eyes. And in that moment, I would understand it all. My place in the universe. My origins. My destiny. And even why he gave me a gift for perception that was so . . . unique. This is how my mother had explained it to me when I asked her about death. So did the priest of my church. They both knew how to quiet my restless Catholic soul. I envied their determination in defending all that had to do with what was on "the other side," life after death, and the nature of our existence. And now I was starting to understand why. On the evening of that first day in November, I was, of course, not dead. But nevertheless, I found myself face-to-face with the Creator. His giant face stared back at me serenely, his body more than fifteen feet tall, his arms spread wide, inviting, as I hovered inches from his nose. "Dont stay here too late, young lady." Manuel Mira, the head of security for the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, shook me out of my trance with a yell from below. He had spent the afternoon watching me set up my scaffolding and rigging around the statue of Christ in the P Details ISBN1451632800 Author Javier Sierra Short Title LOST ANGEL Language English Translator Carlos Frias ISBN-10 1451632800 ISBN-13 9781451632804 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Birth 1971 Year 2012 Subtitle A Novel Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2012-07-17 NZ Release Date 2012-07-17 US Release Date 2012-07-17 UK Release Date 2012-07-17 Pages 432 Publisher Simon & Schuster Publication Date 2012-07-17 Imprint Simon & Schuster Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:46743742;

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