Cotton Malone: The Jefferson Key. Die Washington-Akte, englische Ausgabe - A Novel
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KURZE BESCHREIBUNG/ANMERKUNGEN: In den Jahren 1865, 1881, 1901 und 1963 fielen vier Präsidenten der Vereinigten Staaten einem Attentat zum Opfer. Scheinbar standen diese Morde in keinem Zusammenhang, was aber wenn sie alle aus dem selben schockierenden Grund das Leben verloren? Einem Grund, der in der Verfassung niedergelegt wurde?Cotton Malone has been called on to defend his country's safety in many exotic locations around the world, often using his knowledge of history to get to the heart of mysteries and conspiracies stretching back for centuries. But never has the danger been quite so close to home.A stunning opening sets the tone of explosive action and mind-bending intrigue as Cotton battles an extraordinary group of families whose unseen influence dates back to the pages of the U.S. Constitution - and whose thirst for power is about to be satisfied by the craking of a code devised by Thomas Jefferson himself. AUSFÜHRLICHERE BESCHREIBUNG: Four presidents of the United States have been assassinated - in 1865, 1881, 1901, and 1963 - each murder seemingly unrelated. But what if those presidents were all killed for the shocking same reason: a clause contained in the United States Constitution? This question is what faces former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone. When President Danny Daniels is nearly killed in the heart of Manhattan, Malone risks his life to foil the murder - only to find himself at odds with the Commonwealth, a secret society of pirates first assembled during the American Revolution. Racing across the nation and taking to the high seas, Malone and Cassiopeia Vitt must break a secret cipher originally possessed by Thomas Jefferson, unravel a mystery concocted by Andrew Jackson, and unearth a document forged by the Founding Fathers themselves - one powerful enough to make the Commonwealth unstoppable. BUCHBESPRECHUNG: "One of the most spellbinding and ingenious openings in all of thrillerdom." - David Baldacci "A superbly paced novel of mystery and adventure . . . [Berry's] love of history resonates throughout this lively and imaginative tale." - The Denver Post " The Jefferson Key is Steve Berry at his very best. . . . This book will raise his reputation to a whole new level." - The Huffington Post"Ingeniously plotted . . . Berry offers plenty of twists and vivid action scenes in a feast of historical imagination." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Fast and furious." - Booklist " The Jefferson Key starts with a bang and holds the reader in its grip until the last page: fascinating American history, up-to-the-minute politics, pulse-pounding action." - Vince Flynn"The Constitution . . . secret codes . . . loads of history . . . and pirates! What else does anyone need? The Jefferson Key won't just haunt your nights - it'll haunt your life. Cotton Malone is coming back to the scariest place of all: home." - Brad Meltzer AUSZUG AUS DEM BUCH: ONENEW YORK CITYSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, THE PRESENT6:13 pmOne mistake was not enough for Cotton Malone.He made two.Error number one was being on the fifteenth floor of the Grand Hyatt hotel. The request had come from his old boss Stephanie Nelle, through an email sent two days ago. She needed to see him, in New York, on Saturday. Apparently, the subject matter was something they could discuss only in person. And apparently, it was important. He'd tried to call anyway, phoning Magellan Billet headquarters in Atlanta, but was told by her assistant, "She's been out of the office for six days now on DNC." He knew better than to ask where.DNC. Do Not Contact.That meant don't call me, I'll call you.He'd been there before himself the agent in the field, deciding when best to report in. That status, though, was a bit unusual for the head of the Magellan Billet. Stephanie was responsible for all twelve of the department's covert operatives. Her task was to supervise. For her to be DNC meant that something extraordinary had attracted her attention.He and Cassiopeia Vitt had decided to make a New York weekend of the trip, with dinner and a show after he discovered what Stephanie wanted. They'd flown from Copenhagen yesterday and checked into the St. Regis, a few blocks north of where he now stood. Cassiopeia chose the accommodations and, since she was also paying for them, he hadn't protested. Plus, it was hard to argue with regal ambience, breathtaking views, and a suite larger than his apartment in Denmark.He'd replied to Stephanie's email and told her where he was staying. After breakfast this morning, a key card for the Grand Hyatt had been waiting at the St. Regis' front desk along with a room number and a note.PLEASE MEET ME AT EXACTLY 6:15 THIS EVENINGHe'd wondered about the word exactly, but realized his former boss suffered from an incurable case of obsessive behavior, which made her both a good administrator and aggravating. But he also knew she would not have contacted him if it wasn't truly important. He inserted the key card, noting and ignoring the do not disturb sign.The indicator light on the door's electronic lock switched to green and the latch released.The interior was spacious, with a king- sized bed covered in plush purple pillows. A work area was provided at an oak- top desk with an ergonomic chair. The room occupied a corner, two windows facing East 42nd Street, the other offering views west toward 5th Avenue. The rest of the décor was what would be expected from a high- class, Midtown Manhattan hotel.Except for two things.His gaze locked on the first: some sort of contraption, fashioned of what appeared to be aluminum struts, bolted together like an Erector Set. It stood before one of the front windows, left of the bed, facing outward. Atop the sturdy metal support sat a rectangular box, perhaps two feet by three, it too made of dull aluminum, its sides bolted together and centered on the window. More girders extended to the walls, front and back, one set on the floor, another braced a couple of feet above, seemingly anchoring the unit in place. Was this what Stephanie meant when she'd said important ?A short barrel poked from the front of the box. There seemed no way to search its interior, short of unbolting the sides. Sets of gears adorned both the box and the frame. Chains ran the length of the supports, as if the whole thing was designed to move.He reached for the second anomaly.An envelope. Sealed. With his name on it.He glanced at his watch. 6:17 pm.Where was Stephanie?He heard the shrill of sirens from outside.With the envelope in hand, he stepped to one of the room's windows and glanced down fourteen stories. East 42nd Street was devoid of c BIOGRAFIE Berry, Steve: Steve Berry war viele Jahre als erfolgreicher Anwalt tätig, bevor er seine Leidenschaft für das Schreiben entdeckte. Mit jedem seiner hochspannenden Thriller stürmt er in den USA die Spitzenplätze der Bestselleliste. Steve Berry lebt mit Frau und Tochter in Camden County, Georgia. Taschenbuch / Paperback.

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Language: English Brand New Book. Four presidents of the United States have been assassinated?in 1865, 1881, 1901, and 1963"each murder seemingly unrelated. But what if those presidents were all killed for the shocking same reason: a clause contained in the United States Constitution" This question is what faces former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone. When President Danny Daniels is nearly killed in the heart of Manhattan, Malone risks his life to foil the murder?only to find himself at odds with the Commonwealth, a secret society of pirates first assembled during the American Revolution. Racing across the nation and taking to the high seas, Malone and Cassiopeia Vitt must break a secret cipher originally possessed by Thomas Jefferson, unravel a mystery concocted by Andrew Jackson, and unearth a document forged by the Founding Fathers themselves?one powerful enough to make the Commonwealth unstoppable.

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- Four United States presidents have been assassinated-in 1865, 1881, 1901, and 1963-each murder seemingly unrelated and separated by time. But what if those presidents were all killed for the same reason: a clause in the United States Constitution-contained within Article 1, Section 8-that would shock Americans This question is what faces former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone in his latest adventure. -, Taschenbuch.

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- Four United States presidents have been assassinated-in 1865, 1881, 1901, and 1963-each murder seemingly unrelated and separated by time. But what if those presidents were all killed for the same reason: a clause in the United States Constitution-contained within Article 1, Section 8-that would shock Americans This question is what faces former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone in his latest adventure. Englisch.

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Four presidents of the United States have been assassinated - in 1865, 1881, 1901, and 1963 - each murder seemingly unrelated. But what if those presidents were all killed for the shocking same reason: a clause contained in the United States Constitution? This question is what faces former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone. When President Danny Daniels is nearly killed in the heart of Manhattan, Malone risks his life to foil the murder - only to find himself at odds with the Commonwealth, a secret society of pirates first assembled during the American Revolution. Racing across the nation and taking to the high seas, Malone and Cassiopeia Vitt must break a secret cipher originally possessed by Thomas Jefferson, unravel a mystery concocted by Andrew Jackson, and unearth a document forged by the Founding Fathers themselves - one powerful enough to make the Commonwealth unstoppable.

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In den Jahren 1865, 1881, 1901 und 1963 fielen vier Präsidenten der Vereinigten Staaten einem Attentat zum Opfer. Scheinbar standen diese Morde in keinem Zusammenhang, was aber wenn sie alle aus dem selben schockierenden Grund das Leben verloren? Einem Grund, der in der Verfassung niedergelegt wurde?Cotton Malone has been called on to defend his country's safety in many exotic locations around the world, often using his knowledge of history to get to the heart of mysteries and conspiracies stretching back for centuries. But never has the danger been quite so close to home.A stunning opening sets the tone of explosive action and mind-bending intrigue as Cotton battles an extraordinary group of families whose unseen influence dates back to the pages of the U.S. Constitution - and whose thirst for power is about to be satisfied by the craking of a code devised by Thomas Jefferson himself.BIOGRAFIE Berry, Steve: Steve Berry war viele Jahre als erfolgreicher Anwalt tätig, bevor er seine Leidenschaft für das Schreiben entdeckte. Mit jedem seiner hochspannenden Thriller stürmt er in den USA die Spitzenplätze der Bestselleliste. Steve Berry lebt mit Frau und Tochter in Camden County, Georgia. Taschenbuch / Paperback.