At the root of all riches lies evil… Can he uncover their deadly conspiracy before they find him first? When ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason gets a call from the Vatican, he knows it is bad news. Marduk, crazed leader of The Amori cult, has escaped from a fortress-like prison in Milan, and he's hell-bent on revenge. His target? None other than Joe Mason himself. Fuelled by an unrelenting hatred for Mason, Marduk launches a burning vendetta: to not only destroy his nemesis but annihilate the very foundations of the church itself. As the cult’s sadistic assassins close in, Joe and his team embark on a treacherous pursuit of Marduk across Europe in a life-or-death race against time to unravel his conspiracy. Both Joe and Marduk are out for blood – and in this game, it’s winner takes all. But can Mason and his team uncover the plot in time? And who will strike first in a battle that can leave only one person standing? Fans of Lee Child, Clive Cussler and Dan Brown will love this adrenaline-filled and action-packed adventure. Readers are gripped by David Leadbeater’s Joe Mason series: ‘Grips you from the very beginning, the tension and suspense kept me on the edge of my seat. The protagonist, Joe Mason, is a compelling character and his pursuit of justice is both intense and riveting.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really enjoyed this concept and the book had everything that I enjoy from this genre … I was hooked from the first page.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A totally gripping thriller which had me on the edge of my seat until I had finished it. The author has excelled himself.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘From the beginning to the end, it was a page turner and so well written.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely love this series! The story was fast-paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend this series.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You get what you expect from David Leadbeater, plenty of action.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐