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The Lucifer Codex
On a cold September evening in the year 1739, the chief librarian of the Vatican’s Secret Archive is brutally murdered
inside the archive itself. His assailant is one of his own trusted scribes. The murderer escapes with an ancient occult text that has remained hidden by the Vatican for centuries, too dangerous ever to see the light of day.
Almost three centuries later in present-day London, a secret and powerful cult is preparing a summer
solstice ceremony designed to open the gates of hell.
Meanwhile in the south of France, a disgraced French archaeologist is excavating a medieval castle
with links to the Knights Templar.
Elsewhere in London, historian and archaeologist Fiona Keane receives a cryptic message from her younger sister Caitlin, who has recently taken an interest in the occult. Then Caitlin vanishes without a trace.
Fiona turns to the only person who can help her – former special forces soldier Andrew Sterling who works as an investigator for an elite SAS anti-terrorism unit.
In a desperate race across London, Dublin, the Lanquedoc and Paris, and in a battle not only against the forces of evil but time itself, Andrew and Fiona must move heaven and earth to find a lost key to an ancient codex. If they fail, Caitlin will perish.
inside the archive itself. His assailant is one of his own trusted scribes. The murderer escapes with an ancient occult text that has remained hidden by the Vatican for centuries, too dangerous ever to see the light of day.
Almost three centuries later in present-day London, a secret and powerful cult is preparing a summer
solstice ceremony designed to open the gates of hell.
Meanwhile in the south of France, a disgraced French archaeologist is excavating a medieval castle
with links to the Knights Templar.
Elsewhere in London, historian and archaeologist Fiona Keane receives a cryptic message from her younger sister Caitlin, who has recently taken an interest in the occult. Then Caitlin vanishes without a trace.
Fiona turns to the only person who can help her – former special forces soldier Andrew Sterling who works as an investigator for an elite SAS anti-terrorism unit.
In a desperate race across London, Dublin, the Lanquedoc and Paris, and in a battle not only against the forces of evil but time itself, Andrew and Fiona must move heaven and earth to find a lost key to an ancient codex. If they fail, Caitlin will perish.
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About the author
Lex Faulkner
21 books18 followersLex Faulkner is the author of the Andrew Sterling action-adventure series. His novels have consistently ranked in the Top 10 Amazon Rankings for their individual categories, and they have been enjoyed by thousands of readers the world over. Although part of an ongoing series, his novels can easily be read independently of each other and in any order.
The Andrew Sterling series combines historical facts with contemporary fiction, weaving together compelling stories that take the reader on a fast-paced journey back through time and across continents in a way that echoes the author's own favourite genres - archaeological and historical thrillers, mystery novels and military action thrillers. The result is a page-turning series in the vein of Jason Bourne, Indiana Jones and James Bond.
Lex has travelled extensively in South East Asia, Europe, Africa and Japan, and speaks several languages.
He now lives in London and is currently working on the next Andrew Sterling novel.
The Andrew Sterling series combines historical facts with contemporary fiction, weaving together compelling stories that take the reader on a fast-paced journey back through time and across continents in a way that echoes the author's own favourite genres - archaeological and historical thrillers, mystery novels and military action thrillers. The result is a page-turning series in the vein of Jason Bourne, Indiana Jones and James Bond.
Lex has travelled extensively in South East Asia, Europe, Africa and Japan, and speaks several languages.
He now lives in London and is currently working on the next Andrew Sterling novel.
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June 24, 2023
what an absolute cracker
Another gem from Lex Faulkner. As with the previous books in this series I could not put it down. They just keep getting better.
Another gem from Lex Faulkner. As with the previous books in this series I could not put it down. They just keep getting better.
November 3, 2023
Great story worth the read
I enjoyed the story and the historical connotations.
I'm sure that there is more than a bit of truth behind it.
The UK has been home to many practitioners of the dark arts.
I especially liked the justice handed out.
I enjoyed the story and the historical connotations.
I'm sure that there is more than a bit of truth behind it.
The UK has been home to many practitioners of the dark arts.
I especially liked the justice handed out.
December 13, 2023
Another great read
Another great read from fast becoming one of my favourite without keep the books coming all have their own special stories
Another great read from fast becoming one of my favourite without keep the books coming all have their own special stories
October 27, 2025
A great tale which twists superbly through history, religion and fantasy. Excellent character development of this formidable duo. One of the best so far in this series.
April 20, 2025
Great read
Really enjoyable read, story goes at a fast pace.
Note to the author, a Glock pistol does mot have a safety catch, as it is incorporated into the trigger.
Really enjoyable read, story goes at a fast pace.
Note to the author, a Glock pistol does mot have a safety catch, as it is incorporated into the trigger.
April 14, 2023
Absolutely loving these books. And the latest one certainly did not disappoint. Another fast paced adventure and an off the books investigation for Andrew and Fiona. He is good at letting you think the story is going in a certain direction and then he throws you with all the twist and turns. When writing a review I never entail the story as I don't want to spoil it for others. If you enjoy the likes of Dan Brown genre then read this series, yes you can read them as stand alone, however they are better if you read them in order. Now I need to wait for the next instalment.
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