Books by Sam Christer

Fyldt med koder, symbolik og ubarmhjertig spænding og fascinerende detaljer om verdens mest mystiske sted. En thriller som konkurrerer med det allerbedste fra Dan Brown.Otte dage før sommersolhverv bliver en mand slagtet i en frygtelig ofring på det ældgamle monument Stonehenge i England, foran en forsamling af kappeklædte tilbedere. Inden for få timer efter denne begivenhed, har en af verdens førende skattejægere skudt sig selv på sit landsted. Han efterlader et kryptisk brev til sin søn, han ikke har talt med i årevis, den unge arkæolog Gideon Chase.Gideon Chase slår sig sammen med en frygtløs politikvinde, og snart afslører de et hemmeligt samfund - en gammel international legion, der har viet tusinder af deres år til Stonehenge.Med en karismatisk og hensynsløs ny leder ved roret, udfører kulten nu rituelle menneskeofringer i et frygtindgydende forsøg på at afkode Stonehenges hemmeligheder.Fyldt med koder, symbolik, spænding og fascinerende detaljer om et af verdens mest mystiske steder, er Stonehenge kulten en thriller på niveau med Dan Brown.

What if King Arthur was more than a myth?On a starlit summer’s night in the Welsh mountains, an old man is torn from sleep as an ancient prophecy unfolds.On the other side of the Atlantic, an American antiques dealer lies dying on the floor of his shop, blood ebbing from a fatal stab wound.In San Francisco, Mitzi Fallon begins her new job as lead investigator for the FBI’s Historical, Religious and Unsolved Crimes Unit. When it emerges that a priceless Celtic relic has been stolen from the murdered antiques dealer, Mitzi finds herself drawn into a mystery that reaches from the heart of the modern US government back to a man once dismissed as myth: King Arthur

It is the most controversial religious icon in the world.No one knows where it came from.No one knows when it was made.But now, the greatest mystery in religious history holds the key to a present-day serial killer who devises savage, bizarre deaths for his victims.And only two American cops, following a trail that stretches from California to the Vatican, can expose the secret of the Shroud.“A suspenseful religious conspiracy thriller ... A solid entry in the post-Da Vinci Code subgenre.”Publishers Weekly “An intelligent, exciting and seductive elaboration of both truth and fiction, a morality tale that tingles with all the tensions and menace of a fast-paced crime thriller.”Lancashire Evening Post“Well-plotted and well-executed, this is a chilling and clever thriller.” Daily Telegraph “A self-assured first novel.”The Wall Street Journal “Smart, slick and effective.” Daily Mail“A thrilling read.”Toowoomba ChronicleAbout the AuthorSam Christer is the pseudonym of an award-winning documentary maker. His first job was as a messenger for a newspaper, and he has since worked for several major television studios as a director, producer, host, and reporter. His books have been sold in thirty-five countries.

A woman has been arrested in the streets of Rome. She’s young. She’s beautiful. She’s covered in blood. And she claims to be an ancient prophet in search of a mystical amulet hidden somewhere within the city. Ex-priest Tom Shaman teams up with a headstrong policewoman to unravel the mystery. But within Rome’s churches and corridors of power, stealthy enemies are conspiring against them. And soon, the woman’s deadly visions begin to come true. Tightly plotted and relentlessly suspenseful, The Rome Prophecy is a satisfying, electrifying thriller, which will continue to build Christer’s name in the hit-thriller genre. “A suspenseful religious conspiracy thriller ... A solid entry in the post-Da Vinci Code subgenre.”Publishers Weekly “An intelligent, exciting and seductive elaboration of both truth and fiction, a morality tale that tingles with all the tensions and menace of a fast-paced crime thriller.”Lancashire Evening Post“Well-plotted and well-executed, this is a chilling and clever thriller.” Daily Telegraph “Smart, slick and effective.” Daily Mail“A thrilling read.”Toowoomba ChronicleAbout the AuthorSam Christer is the pseudonym of an award-winning documentary maker. His first job was as a messenger for a newspaper, and he has since worked for several major television studios as a director, producer, host, and reporter. His books have been sold in thirty-five countries.

A city´s dark secret holds the key to the gates of hell …When ex-priest Tom Shaman, jaded from years in the Los Angeles ghetto, decides on a last-minute trip to Venice, he gets much more than he expected. A brutal killer is on the loose and Tom finds himself in the midst of a series of ritualistic killings unlike anything Venice has ever seen. Enlisted by the Italian police, Tom teams up with young investigator Valentina Morassi to dig deep into the city's darkest history, stretching from an ancient civilization to the sexual decadence of eighteenth-century Italy to the gritty underworld of modern-day Venice. As Valentina and Tom trace the killings through the centuries, they uncover a deadly secret that generations have killed to protect: a priceless mosaic known as the Gates of Hell. As the clock counts down, Tom and Valentina's adventure builds to an astonishing and satisfying end. Exotic and well-researched, The Venice Conspiracy will continue to build Christer's name in the hit-thriller genre.“A suspenseful religious conspiracy thriller ... A solid entry in the post-Da Vinci Code subgenre.”Publishers Weekly “An intelligent, exciting and seductive elaboration of both truth and fiction, a morality tale that tingles with all the tensions and menace of a fast-paced crime thriller.”Lancashire Evening Post“Well-plotted and well-executed, this is a chilling and clever thriller.” Daily Telegraph “A self-assured first novel.”The Wall Street Journal “Smart, slick and effective.” Daily Mail“A thrilling read.”Toowoomba ChronicleAbout the AuthorSam Christer is the pseudonym of an award-winning documentary maker. His first job was as a messenger for a newspaper, and he has since worked for several major television studios as a director, producer, host, and reporter. His books have been sold in thirty-five countries.

SHERLOCK HOLMES' GREATEST NEMESIS IS ABOUT TO UNLEASH LONDON'S DEADLIEST ASSASSIN . . . 'Chilling and clever' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Smart, slick and effective' DAILY MAIL******A DEADLY ASSASSINBig Ben chimes in the first seconds of the first day of 1900, the start of a fresh century. Inside London's oldest gaol, preparations are afoot to hang Victorian England's deadliest assassin, a man wanted for two decades' worth of murders. A RELENTLESS ENEMYCold-blooded killer Simeon Lynch has lived a brutal and glorious life in the employ of the House of Moriarty - the most feared criminal enterprise in the world. Now, as he faces the noose, Simeon learns dark truths about his master, about Sherlock Holmes and about his own past. Truths that make him determined to escape and kill again... ******Follow Simeon's bloody footsteps through the capital's cobbled alleyways, wretched workhouses and flash taverns as he crosses swords with Sherlock Holmes and the villainous characters of Victorian London. Perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Anthony Horowitz, James Becker, CJ Sansom and SJ Parris.******Praise for THE HOUSE OF SMOKE:'You can almost feel the cold weight of the old stones pressing down on you. This is one of those very rare books that is capable of both thrilling and chilling the reader' JAMES BECKER'Well-plotted and well executed, this is a chilling and clever thriller' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Smart, slick and effective' DAILY MAIL

It is the most controversial religious icon in the world. No one knows where it came from.No one knows when it was made.But now, the greatest mystery in religious history holds the key to a present-day serial killer who devises savage, bizarre deaths for his victims.And only two American cops, following a trail that stretches from California to the Vatican, can expose the secret of the Shroud.From internationally bestselling author Sam Christer, published in 35 languages around the world, comes a thriller packed with relentless action, shocking twists and astounding research - the most suspenseful and intelligent novel of its kind since The Da Vinci Code.

Eight days after the summer solstice, a man's corpse is discovered on the grounds of Stonehenge, strange symbols carved into the flesh. Amid a media frenzy, the case falls to Wiltshire policewoman Meg Redfern, who in turn appeals to young Cambridge historian Gideon Chase, an expert on ancient British archaeology. Their investigation threatens to expose a secret society - an ancient international legion devoted for thousands of years to Stonehenge. With a charismatic and ruthless new leader at the helm, the cult is now performing ritual human sacrifices in a terrifying bid to unlock the secret of the stones. Packed with codes, symbology, relentless suspense, and fascinating detail about the history of one of the world's most iconic, beloved, and mysterious places, The Stonehenge Legacy is a blockbuster thriller to rival the best of Dan Brown, Chris Kuzneski, and Raymond Khoury.

What if King Arthur was more than a myth?On a starlit summer's night in the Welsh mountains, an old man is torn from sleep as an ancient prophecy unfolds.On the other side of the Atlantic, an American antiques dealer lies dying on the floor of his shop, blood ebbing from a fatal stab wound.In San Francisco, Mitzi Fallon begins her new job as lead investigator for the FBI's Historical, Religious and Unsolved Crimes Unit. When it emerges that a priceless Celtic relic has been stolen from the murdered antiques dealer, Mitzi finds herself drawn into a mystery that reaches from the heart of the modern US government back to a man once dismissed as myth: King Arthur.Sam Christer, author of the international smash hit, The Stonehenge Legacy, returns with his most dramatic, race-against-time thriller yet. Packed with heart-stopping, addictive suspense and historical intrigue, The Camelot Code is a brand new thriller that is perfect for fans of Dan Brown and Simon Toyne. The King Arthur legend is about to come to life...

DET ER DET MEST KONTROVERSIELLE RELIGIØSE IKON I VERDEN.Ingen ved, hvor det kommer fra.Ingen ved, hvornår det blev fremstillet.Er det et af verdens største falsknerier eller et forbløffende mirakel? Århundreder er passeret, og svaret er endnu ikke fundet …Men nu rummer det største mysterium i religionens historie nøglen til en moderne, udspekuleret seriemorder, der dræber sine ofre på grusom, bizar vis.Og kun to amerikanske betjente, der følger et spor, der strækker sig fra Californien til Vatikanet, kan afsløre ligklædets hemmelighed.Den mest spændingsfyldte og intelligente roman af sin art, siden Da Vinci Mysteriet.Danske medier om Stonehenge-kulten:Absolut en af de bedre indenfor konspirationsthriller-genren.Dansk BiblioteksCenter”Godt plot ... spændingen holdes hele bogen igennem...Bogvægten.dkUnderholdende ’pageturner´ hvor handlingen er hurtig og effektiv.Bornholms TidendeEn gyselig flot spændingsroman ... fortjener store roser.Bogsyn.dk