An incendiary holy relic. An emperor's deadly quest. Once chance for Harry Fox to upend the globe - and avenge his family along the way.
Harry Fox has nearly done it. The man who destroyed his family is now within Harry's grasp, and all he must do to finish his personal crusade is find an artifact buried by history's greatest conqueror, the man who created the empire that gave birth to modern Europe. Nothing to it.
Except fate has other plans. As Harry races across an ocean on his quest to locate the relic that will draw a deadly adversary close, little does he know that not one, but two of those closest to him will be pulled into the fray. Two lives will hang in the balance as Harry must evade lethal traps on a deadly path in order to help save his friends, traveling a path that ultimately leads to a final confrontation in which there will be only one victor.
Only once he comes face to face with a man who is far more than he seems will Harry Fox realize he has one protect those he loves, or die trying. Will he be able to dodge fate and capture a relic from the Father of Europe?
The Charlemagne Accord is the newest pulse-pounding archeological adventure in the best-selling Harry Fox series, perfect for fans of Indiana Jones, Sean Wyatt and Dirk Pitt. Grab your copy and jump into the adventure today!
Andrew Clawson is from Pennsylvania and fervently hopes the Pirates win a World Series in his lifetime.
He is currently writing two series.
The Harry Fox archaeological adventure series involves a Pakistani-American who chases artifacts for the Italian mob. He’s a man caught between two worlds, uncovering history’s greatest treasures while carving out his place in the world.
The Parker Chase series follows a daring banker who unravels forgotten historical mysteries while outpacing modern villains intent on using the past for their own nefarious purposes.
The TURN novels reveal the exploits of a former American big-game hunter turned conservationist who battles to save his adopted African homeland from being ripped apart by greed and violence.
Andrew lives near Pittsburgh with his wife, two young children and a rescued black cat.
There is nothing especially wrong with this book. Clawson is both accurate in his historical fact and explanation of legends just as he is plausible in his fiction. The only question I have is, what is the book trying to be? Is it a mystery code historical treasure hunt (with the possibility of cleverly thought out twists) or a mafia vengeance tale. The result of this identity crisis is more like breakfast cereal than a top novel - rather bland at times and soggy with little bite or depth. It is a disappointment that a little 'fresh fruit' of ingenuity and precision would save.
I was fortunate enough to get on this author's ARC team for the books involving his character, Harry Fox, early on. I recently got an email asking for his ARC team to give a quick turnaround on his latest thriller, The Charlemagne Accord, which is scheduled to be released on 25 April 2025.
The Harry Fox series by Andrew Clawson is a thrilling adventure series centered around Harry Fox, a Pakistani-American who works for the Italian mob, acquiring artifacts. The series blends history, mystery, and high-stakes action as Harry unravels ancient secrets and faces dangerous adversaries.
The man who destroyed his family is now within Harry's grasp, and all he must do to finish his crusade is find an artifact buried by history's greatest conqueror. This man created the empire that gave birth to modern Europe. As Fox begins his search for the relic in question in Europe, trying to satiate the demands of Olivier Llorte, he finds that his girlfriend Sara is offered an opportunity to work on an archeological dig in Egypt that may determine the extent of Greek influence on ancient Egypt.
A brief historical background on Charlemagne (2 April 748[a] – 28 January 814) was King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of what is now known as the Carolingian Empire from 800, holding these titles until he died in 814. He united most of Western and Central Europe, and was the first recognised emperor to rule from the west after the fall of the Western Roman Empire approximately three centuries earlier. Charlemagne's reign was marked by political and social changes that had a lasting influence on Europe throughout the Middle Ages.
As king and emperor, Charlemagne engaged in several reforms in administration, law, education, military organisation, and religion, which shaped Europe for centuries. The stability of his reign began a period of cultural activity known as the Carolingian Renaissance.
The series combines legal drama with historical intrigue as Harry uncovers secrets that could change the course of history. The books are filled with suspense and twists, making them a great pick for readers who enjoy historical thrillers with a legal twist.
The dialogue is distinctly characteristic of the age and role of the characters. There is a well-written ending and epilogue. Also, I appreciated that the author wrote an explanation at the end of the book that described what was factual about the archaeology and what was fictional about the story. The books utilize historical elements and tools to bring to life an action-packed world filled with secret assassins, deadly cults, and enough facts to keep to whet the appetite of the architectural enthusiast.
On my self-determined five-star scale, I would give this book a solid four stars out of five, as I enjoyed the archeological trip from the first Harry Fox novel to now. I believe that this book would be a solid favourite for those readers of archeological fiction (fans of Hollywood's Indiana Jones, Ernest Dempsey's Sean Wyatt, and Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt stories).
As with all my literary ramblings, these are just my five cents' worth. scale, I would give this book a solid four stars out of five, as I enjoyed the archeological trip from the first Harry Fox novel to now. I believe that this book would be a solid favourite for those readers of archeological fiction (fans of Hollywood's Indiana Jones, Ernest Dempsey's Sean Wyatt, and Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt stories).
As with all my literary ramblings, these are just my five cents worth.
Andrew Clawson has a talent in writing action scenes and has put together an interesting and complex historical fictional story. His stories remind me of those of Jules Verne who took real history, science, and settings and set them as background for his science fiction stories. In this book, the story starts with action scenes in Ukraine and grabs the attention of the reader. The story then takes Harry Fox on an archeological adventure and quest to discover relics related to Charlemagne: the King of the Franks and the Christian Emperor of medieval Europe. The word “Accord” in the book’s title hints at discoveries that will be made about Charlemagne’s reign. The background information for this historical fiction book has been thoroughly researched. And included, at the end, is an Epilogue where the author explains what is fact and fictional in the book. I particularly enjoy reading through the Epilogue at the end. It’s my favorite part of the book. Also, the reading creates enough interest for me that I did look up information about what I had read. A novel where I learn more about the world’s history is a fun read for me. The characters are unique and complex, with good and bad aspects to their personalities and backgrounds. They seem to be real and not stereotypes. There are mysterious puzzles, codes, explorations, secret hidden places, and dangerous traps. Harry Fox, his friends, and family, must meet these previously mentioned challenges toward finding lost relics and locations by using their own counter-espionage (Harry does have enemies), wits, and physical strength, and, many times some luck. Can the book be read as a standalone novel? Yes. Mr. Clawson does have a talent for putting together a book that can be read as a standalone. He introduces characters without having to re-tell a backstory that might be confusing to new readers and seamlessly works well for readers who have been following his series of books. The books don’t have to be read in order. Also, the story does have an ending that does not leave the reader hanging. Although in this particular book, I wish it hadn’t ended so soon. He does leave the reader with an intriguing question that hints at what may come next for Harry Fox. I recommend this book; it is appropriate for any reader who is interested in world history. I received an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of the book. This is my honest review. Locations/settings: [Ukraine: Kharkiv, Black Sea, Kyiv Cave Monastery; Germany: Rhineland-Palatinate (Temple of Wodanaz, Cochem Imperial Castle in Chochem), Bavaria; New York City: Brooklyn; Switzerland: Zurich; Egypt: Sinai Peninsula; France: Paris, Seine River, French Riviera, Cannes (Lérins Abbey on the Island of Saint-Honorat, Nice Côte d’Azure Airport); Austria: Lake Altaussee, Alps (Totes Gebirge Mountain Range); Italy: Sicily; Mentioned: Russia]
Harry is still on his personal quest and the clue found in Charlemagne’s crown leads him to Kharkiv, Ukraine, which unfortunately is in the middle of a war zone. After his friend Evgeny manages to smuggle him in, he finds another clue that leads him to Germany, then onto the French Rivera.
Meanwhile, Sara has been invited to join in a dig of a Greek temple in the Sinai by Ramy Gad, a misogynist fellow archeologist with a mysterious financial benefactor. And back home in Brooklyn Joey is attacked by Corsicans.
If you’ve followed any of my previous reviews you’ll know that I love to follow the locations on Google Earth and the history of events mentioned. And I sometimes put my findings in my footnotes. This one has a lot of things off, but it’s an interesting story.
Footnote: 1) A quick search of Cochem Castle’s website shows that’s it’s open with scheduled guided tours and there’s a public restaurant. Plus the castle was completely bombed out in 1689 and rebuilt from the foundations in 1867. Since 1978, the castle has been owned and run by the town of Cochem. The chapel is in the courtyard outside the main keep and is available for weddings. Other than normal security, there’s no sight of armed guards.
2) Ile de Saint Patrick in France does not exist. At least not off Saint Honorat. And there’s no mention of a previous site in the abbey’s history. But there are the ruins of a small fortress just down a rocky cliff from the abbey.
3) The only waterfall that directly empties into Lake Altausee is a temporary ‘geyser’ that occurs after a heavy rain. The rest are father up nearby rivers.
Fave scenes: Sara’s negotiation demands for Ramy, Harry finding the secret passage, Joey following the Code and grammar vs math.
The final book in this Harry Fox adventure, but if you've read the series you will know that Harry will be back.
The author always has a few storylines going at once and that to me makes the book hard to put down. From Sara’s dig in Egypt, Joey’s problem in Italy and Harry’s own quest. It’s a fast paced book.
As Harry follows new clues to Charlemagne’s last treasure, I cannot help but hope he makes it through the treasure hunt and solves them correctly.
I’m ready to read the entire series again to see what I may not have picked up on in earlier books.
The ending has a pretty cool twist.
This series is highly recommended. Strap yourself in fir a nail biting ride as Harry Fox travels the globe in search of relics.
The author details fact from fiction at the end and this section is always so fascinating to me. He weaves a story around some of the facts and details what was real and what he made up.
I am in the Advance Reading Team and received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review. I also always purchase the book to support Andrew Clawson and his fabulous stories.
From the first page, you are taken on a fast-paced ride with our protagonist, Harry Fox as he follows clue after clue all over the globe to find Charlemagne's treasure. Through so many dangerous situations, Harry gets closer to taking his revenge on Olivier Llorte the man who killed his father. The hunt for the treasure takes us not only through the dangerous adventure, but gives us some history along the way. And through all this, his girlfriend Sara has been offered to be part of a major dig in the Sinai. And Joey gets attacked by the Corsicans. There is so much going on! What a great ending! I received an ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
This book provides a great deal of movement and opens the door for a great many more books. Certainly a quick paced book once it gets started which is what I’m beginning to notice about Mr. Clawson’s writing. He spends a great deal of time laying the groundwork and then rushes through the action portion. Again, I get tired of the repetitive challenges that Harry faces, it seems the imagination gets stuck. But, it is still a fun read and I look forward to the next book and the continuing stories that are intertwined. The insertion of Joey was a nice touch.
Embark on an exhilarating journey through time, accompanied by an endearing ensemble of characters
Clawson's literary prowess shines through his exceptional ability to seamlessly blend meticulous historical research with captivating fictional landscapes. His scholarly approach to storytelling demonstrates an extraordinary depth of knowledge that leaves readers in awe, immersing them in a rich and intricate narrative world where historical authenticity and imaginative storytelling coexist harmoniously.
Received as ARC. I think this is my favorite Harry Fox book. Harry is searching for a Charlemagne artifact that will lure Oliver Lloris within reach. Meanwhile, Sara is invited to a dig in Sinai that is not all it appears. Then Joey Morello is attacked at his home. This was ordered by Carmelo Piazza in Sicily. The action never stops as Harry is all over solving these situations. Looking forward to the next Harry Fox adventure.
Harry still trying to work out the truth then Sara is offered a job of a lifetime back in Egypt her country and she can't resist leaving Harry to go it alone. Then a call changes his plans. Will he still succeed will he get his revenge on Oliver, it's up to you to find out. The race is on save those he loves and end it. A none stop adventure and danger not just for them but for the world .. Highly recommend fantastic book
I don't know if the author is writing too quickly or the editors aren't doing their job, but I see more and more mistakes as the series continues. Sarah was not with Harry when Alexander's tomb was found in the last book. And at the castle, Harry introduced himself to the staff as Brady, yet Victoria called him Harry. This and numerous grammatical errors make reading the book less enjoyable.
Harry and Sara each get themselves into danger. That's not new for them. Are the events connected? You'll have to read to find out.
Andrew Clawson's seemingly limitless imagination is frequently touching on history with Harry Fox in the middle. He finds himself solving histories mysteries and retrieving priceless antiquities. This series is always a good read, often keeping me from housework, or up way into the early morning hours.
Another exciting quest for Harry Fox as he searches for Charlemagne's treasure. Harry is following the clues given by Agilulph, Charlemagne's engineer. He still has help from Sara and Joey, while setting up for an encounter with Olivier Lloris. Certainly, another of Andrew Clawson's historical fiction at it's best
What a rollercoaster ride! Harry Fox is in top form as he races across Europe to finalize one last piece of his plan to take down an arch nemesis. I really enjoyed each puzzle Harry had to solve, and the finds with each piece were fascinating. All were very clever, which made for a good read. I'm really looking forward to the next book. It can't come soon enough!
I love this series, every book better than the last. The discoveries, puzzles, and trying to figure it all out. So waiting for the next one, to be ingolfed into the book, and I can see from his description and details, like I’m there witnessing it all. ❤️
I have enjoyed everything about this archaeological thriller series. Each book could be read as a stand alone, but the whole collection is really great to binge together.
This book started slow for Mr, but the action picked up fast.i enjoyed it because of all the history involved. I would recommend it to anyone who loves mystery, history, and intrigue.
Another fun read for fans of Indiana Jones type characters. Based on seemingly valid historical characters and events, this is a good book with strong, likeable characters, great plot line with plenty of twists and turns.
Gotta love a fast paced Harry Fox adventure! Andrew Clawson’s breadth of history knowledge is impressive. I do, however, question how Harry is so much more hardcore than Joey!