An ancient relic belonging to a long-lost Confederate ship named the Shenandoah find itself in the hands of treasure hunters Sam and Remi Fargo. But there is something strange about this artefact, and so the Fargos set off on a race to uncover the mysterious wreck and with it, the truth.
Unknown to them, a much more powerful force is engaged in the same chase. A fast-rising Mexican political party, whose members are directly descended from Aztec royalty, is intent on finding that ship as well. Legend has it that somewhere aboard is a secret. A secret that will either guarantee their success, or destroy them forever.
From Africa, to England, to the rainforests of New Guinea, to the windswept Kuril Islands, to the legendary site of the 1883 Krakatoa explosion, to the heart of the Mexican jungles, the Fargos and their ruthless opponents pursue the hunt but only one of them can win. (See all editions)
And the penalty for failure is death.
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Virginia and I first met Alan Jacobson a couple of years ago when he came to the PNBA to promote The 7th Victim, his first Karen Vail novel. Having read and thoroughly enjoyed the book I was anxious to meet him. We met at the convention hotel prior to the event, and got to know him while he signed books for us.
Since that first meeting we have come to enjoy a friendship with Alan as I continue to be impressed with his work. Last years Crushtook FBI profiler Vail west to wine country as she gets pulled into a case involving a serial killer in Napa Valley. Alan uses the wine industry, its people, and its locale as characters in the novel, bringing the story to life. Crushconcludes with the story still raging, with many questions unanswered. Somewhat frustrating for the reader, but as Alan explained at the time, "the story was just too big to be told in one book." So I waited. Yes, I waited a whole year. A few weeks ago I received an advance copy of Velocity, and it was truly worth the wait.
I immediately decided that this series deserves special treatment, and that we needed to acknowledge Alan's work in way to get you to read the first two Karen Vail mysteries, get sucked in . . . anxious for the third, and NOT have to wait a whole year to be rewarded by the finale.
We have designed a special limited production collector package that features all three Karen Vail mysteries housed in a specially designed slipcase with an exclusive introduction written by Alan Jacobson.
Order now and we will immediately ship to you signed first edition copies of The 7th Victim and Crush so that you can start reading. Early in October we will send you Velocity, Alan's exclusive introduction, and the deluxe slipcase to house your collection. (read on)
After eleven years and eight New York Times bestselling novels author Paul Kemprecos will no longer be co-writing stories in Clive Cussler's NUMA files series.VJ Books owner John Hutchinson recently spoke to Kemprecos who was as his home on Cape Cod having just returned from Thrillerfest in New York.
"Paul indicated that his was lining up all the pieces necessary to again become a solo act," said Hutchinson."He has some ideas for a new book, that may be the foundation for a new adventure series."
Paul, along with his wife Christi, have been very popular among the Cussler fan base, and a big part of the annual fan convention, Cusslercon held each fall. "We will miss seeing them in Scottsdale in September," added Hutchinson, "But I am really exited to see what Paul comes up with.His skill is superb, and his characters and stories ring with excitement and realism.We look forward to being a small part of bringing his new books to our customers."
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An ancient relic belonging to a long-lost Confederate ship named the Shenandoah find itself in the hands of treasure hunters Sam and Remi Fargo. But there is something strange about this artefact, and so the Fargos set off on a race to uncover the mysterious wreck and with it, the truth. 
