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For centuries, the Radix existed in rumor and secrecy. Saints whispered its legend. Alchemists craved its power. Armies fought and died to possess it. Five hundred years ago, it vanished from the earth. History's greatest mystery, lost to the ages. Until now. The Radix tells the story of a legendary relic thought to possess extraordinary powers. Paleopathologist and elite government agent John Brynstone is the latest in a series of adventurers and researchers who have searched for the Radix. Across continents, Brynstone and his team must unravel riddles and ancient mysteries no one has been able to solve for five centuries. He's not alone in his quest. The modern-day descendants of the infamous Borgia family will stop at nothing to wield the power of the Radix. At the same time, another organization has sent a nameless assassin to kill Brynstone before he can steal their prize. The Radix is packed with historical mysteries, psychological thrills, nonstop-adventure, and international suspense. ** ### Review "A topnotch thriller! Part Da Vinci Code, part 24, The Radix is roller-coaster storytelling at its best." --**Jeffery Deaver**, *New York Times* bestselling author "You will be hard-pressed to put this book down. This is Brett King's debut novel which he deftly combines fiction with historical facts and events....we are engrossed in a mix of non-stop action, plot twists, unbreakable codes and secret organizations. The best part may be that we can look forward to the sequel. --**Suspense Magazine** "The Radix brims with rich detail, in a story fraught with action, suspense, and intrigue. Settle back, enjoy the ride, and savor this debut."  --**Steve Berry**, *New York Times* bestselling author "Brett King's The Radix is a gem of a novel, a thrilling blend of historical mystery and modern intrigue. Lightning paced and expertly told, here is a debut not to be missed!"  --**James Rollins**, *New York Times* bestselling author "Brett King has spun a hair-raising adventure that propels us from the ski slopes of Aspen, Colorado to the secret turrets, hovering high above Paris, of the ancient Notre Dame cathedral. The Radix is a relentless, plot-twisting, labyrinthine quest to decipher the medieval mystery of the 'Voynich Manuscript'-a very real tome that still conceals an arcane code that no secret service agency-including the CIA and KGB-has been able to crack in the past five-hundred years."  --**Katherine Neville**, *New York Times* bestselling author ### About the Author Brett King holds a doctorate in psychology and has researched subjects ranging from forensic psychology to sport psychology to the history of science.  As a faculty member of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado at Boulder, he has won numerous teaching awards and, after only four years on campus, was named CU Boulder's best professor.  Prior to writing fiction, he published articles in psychology journals as well as two nonfiction books.  A native of Colorado, he lives near Denver with his wife, twin sons, and daughter.  When not working on his next novel, he enjoys hiking, caving, watching movies, and spending time with his family and close friends.  To the vexation of his tolerant neighbors, lawn care is not among King's known activities.