'Greetings from the dead,' declares Maxwell Broadbent in the videotape he left behind after his mysterious disappearance. A notorious treasure hunter and tomb robber, Broadbent accumulated over half a billion dollars' worth of priceless art, gems and artefacts before vanishing - along with his entire collection - from his mansion in New Mexico.

As a final challenge to his three sons, Broadbent has buried himself and his treasure somewhere in the world, hidden away like an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. If the sons wish to claim their fabulous inheritance, they must find their father's carefully concealed tomb.

The race is on. But among the treasures is an ancient Mayan codex that may hold a secret far more important than the wealth of riches around it - and the brothers aren't the only ones in pursuit.

'Rip-roaring jungle adventure . . . terrific atmosphere, and cliffhangers galore. Preston delivers the goods' Publishers Weekly

'Preston keeps the adventure high, springing plenty of nifty surprises along the way' People

'Fascinating characters, exotic jungle scenery, and surprising twists make this non-stop thrill ride well worth deciphering' Library Journal

'A fun dig with just a touch of Indiana Jones' Kirkus Reviews

Douglas Preston, a regular contributor to the New Yorker, has worked for the American Museum of Natural History and taught English at Princeton University. With his frequent collaborator Lincoln Child he has authored many bestselling thrillers such as Relic, which became a major Hollywood motion picture.