Books by James Becker

A gripping conspiracy thriller. Was it really an iceberg that sunk the Titanic? Or is that what they want you to think?

The shadowy chambers of the Knights Templar hold a devastating secret...Having barely escaped the crosshairs of a deadly cult, Robin Jessop and David Mallory are determined to unlock the truth behind a conspiracy unresolved for seven hundred years - the mystery of what gives the enigmatic Templars their unwavering power. Infiltrating the group's archives, they make a startling discovery. An ancient Templar passport hinting at a sacred mission: the transportation of an artefact of incomprehensible value. Delving through centuries of deception, the two come face-to-face with a secret that could shake Christendom to its core. The awe-inspiring finale to the Hounds of God trilogy, perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Scott Mariani and Chris Kuzneski.

An ancient sect. A modern mystery. The most dangerous secret ever unearthed.Antiquarian bookseller Robin Jessop has acquired a strange medieval volume. What appears to be a book is a cleverly disguised safe, in which she finds a single rolled parchment, written in code. For encryption expert David Mallory, the text is impenetrable. Until an invaluable clue opens the door to a conspiracy, stretching back seven centuries. Now Jessop and Mallory find themselves on a desperate hunt that could change history, topple an empire and bury them both alive. Because soon they're not only the hunters. They're also the hunted. An absolutely gripping Templar conspiracy thriller, perfect for fans of Mario Reading, Dan Brown and Scott Mariani. Praise for The Lost Treasure of the Templars 'Once you start it is impossible to stop!' Eurocrime'A thrilling historical mystery full of ingenious clues and unexpected twists' Good Book Guide'Superbly crafted ... it breaks new ground ... a tightly worded, sharply written thriller' CrimeSquad.com

The world's most sacred and mysterious object and a race for survival... The brilliant new thriller from global bestseller James BeckerIn Ethiopia, Chris Bronson and Angela Lewis are on the hunt for the Ark of the Covenant. But it looks like their luck is running out. Until, that is, a new avenue springs open in southern France. Meanwhile, the Vatican is getting worried. Their best people are tracking the Ark, but so is a mysterious group operating from Jerusalem. Both are prepared to use deadly force. As the net closes in around the most powerful artefact in history and the greatest mystery, it's also tightening around Bronson and Lewis. They'll need all their smarts to escape this time... A deadly cat and mouse game through a world of history and myth, perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Chris Kuzneski and Scott Mariani.

An explosive conspiracy thriller. A priceless relic and a monster that will do anything to get hold of it. Perfect for fans of Ripper Street or From Hell

An extraordinary discovery. When his old friend, Angela, invites him out to her archaeological dig in the Iraqi desert, Chris Bronson is expecting a relaxing few days and an overdue catch-up.

FROM THE PUBLISHERS THAT BROUGHT YOU DAN BROWNFor thousands of years we guarded it. You must destroy it, and those who have taken it. An ancient object is discovered in a Cairo souk. As the bodies begin to pile up, a request for help is sent to British Museum historian Angela Lewis.

What begins as a routine investigation into a group of hooligans vandalising sites in North West London, takes a very sinister turn when Bronson discovers the attacks are being masterminded by a Far Right group. A WHOLE NEW LEVEL OF FEARWhat if the prototype for a devastating new form of super-weapon survived the end of the war?

But not before her heart is removed from her body, and she is buried beneath a layer of heavy stones - lest she rise again to prey upon her victims ... VENICE, 2010Holidaying in the world's most beautiful city, Chris Bronson and Angela Lewis discover a desecrated tomb.

from the sinister echoes of a water-filled tunnel under the city of Jerusalem to a windswept fortress whose name spells death. A DEADLY CHASE FOR THE TRUTH ... Threatened on every side by violent extremists, Bronson is plunged into a mystery rooted in biblical times.

An Englishwoman is found dead in a house near Rome. Her distraught husband enlists the help of his closest friend, Chris Bronson, who discovers an ancient inscription on a slab of stone above their fireplace. And to a deadly conspiracy which - if revealed - will rock the foundations of our modern world.

And once they've reached their destination, they must all die to protect it. AD 2010: In a crumbling mansion deep in the English countryside a piece of ancient parchment has been found.