05008cam a2200409 4500 233381438 TxAuBib 20150605120000.0 ||||||s2007||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781415936573 1415936579 58c651a4-d552-4df5-891f-243052774e56 OverDrive (Reserve ID) 116798 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib BERRY, STEVE. The Alexandria Link [Libby Audiobook] : Cotton Malone Series, Book 2. Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, 2007. Format: OverDrive OverDrive MP3 Audiobook, Filesize: 477MB. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Listen, Filesize: 477MB. HTML:BONUS FEATURE: Exclusive interview with the author<br /> Cotton Malone retired from the high-risk world of elite operatives for the U.S. Justice Department to lead the low-key life of a rare-book dealer. But his quiet existence is shattered when he receives an anonymous e-mail: "You have something I want. You're the only person on earth who knows where to find it. Go get it. You have 72 hours. If I don't hear from you, you will be childless." His horrified ex-wife confirms that the threat is real: Their teenage son has been kidnapped. When Malone's Copenhagen bookshop is burned to the ground, it becomes brutally clear that those responsible will stop at nothing to get what they want. And what they want is nothing less than the lost Library of Alexandria.<br /> <br /> A cradle of ideas–historical, philosophical, literary, scientific, and religious–the Library of Alexandria was unparalleled in the world. But fifteen hundred years ago, it vanished into the mists of myth and legend–its vast bounty of wisdom coveted ever since by scholars, fortune hunters, and those who believe its untold secrets hold the key to ultimate power.<br /> Now a cartel of wealthy international moguls, bent on altering the course of history, is desperate to breach the library's hallowed halls–and only Malone possesses the information they need to succeed. At stake is an explosive ancient document with the potential not only to change the destiny of the Middle East but to shake the world's three major religions to their very foundations.<br /> Pursued by a lethal mercenary, Malone crosses the globe in search of answers. His quest will lead him to England and Portugal, even to the highest levels of American government–and the shattering outcome, deep in the Sinai desert, will have worldwide repercussions. Berry's novel aspires to be the latest incarnation of THE DA VINCI CODE. Retired Justice Department Investigator Cotton Malone's son is kidnapped by people seeking the "Alexandria Link." Of course, Malone, who is now a bookseller in Copenhagen, knows where the link is but cannot reveal it. The story travels the globe, ignoring history at every turn. No matter how hard he tries, Scott Brick cannot rescue this thriller, which is long and tedious. Brick uses all of the tricks in his arsenal, including the wry tone that sets him apart from most other narrators. In the end, despite Brick's efforts, THE ALEXANDRIA LINK remains the type of book that generates more controversy than it merits. D.J.S. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine. AudioFile Magazine. "Richly detailed and fantastically suspenseful, this thriller grips the reader for a wild literary ride that continues until the very last page.". Tucson Citizen. "A racy read . . . skillfully combines Vatican insights, old-fashioned thrills, intrigue, murder, ambition and retribution.". Orlando Sentinel. "Perfect for thriller fans and history buffs alike. Fabulous plot twists.". David Morrell, author of Creepers. "Sexy, illuminating . . . my kind of thriller.". Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code. Thriller. Fiction. Media Type: Audiobook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2015-08-05 20:00:03. Brick, Scott. http://camellia.lib.overdrive.com/ContentDetails.htm?ID=58c651a4-d552-4df5-891f-243052774e56 http://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-25/1191-1/116798-TheAlexandriaLink.wma Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) http://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-425/1191-1/116798-TheAlexandriaLink.mp3 Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) http://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=58C651A4-D552-4DF5-891F-243052774E56&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) http://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-25/1191-1/116798-TheAlexandriaLink.wma Excerpt (OverDrive Listen) http://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-425/1191-1/116798-TheAlexandriaLink.mp3 Excerpt (OverDrive Listen) http://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=58C651A4-D552-4DF5-891F-243052774E56&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Listen)