The Black Cross

Brian Sadler Archaeological Mysteries #6

by Bill Thompson

2019 FIRST PLACE EVVY AWARD FOR ACTION/ADVENTURE & THIRD PLACE EVVY AWARD FOR HORROR!VOODOONew Orleans is one of America’s most unusual and interesting cities. Some of its residents go about their lives just as everyone else does, but there is one startling difference – they are practitioners of the Dark Arts. These people have extraordinary powers. They can cast spells, hex their enemies, compel others to do their bidding and even kill those whom they wish to harm.Many of the city’s founders came from Haiti. One brought an ancient relic – a mystical object called the Black Cross that once belonged to Christopher Columbus. There were rumors it was a voodoo artifact, one that could prolong life for centuries. That cross disappeared hundreds of years ago.Brian Sadler hears an intriguing story from an old friend in New Orleans – a tale that could reveal the whereabouts of the cross. His friend enlists Brian to go to Haiti and Guatemala, where he encounters two Americans – an old man and a child – who are conducting a seminar on rejuvenation. Hidden in a cavern, Brian watches a secret ceremony and learns a shocking truth.Desperate people will risk anything to possess the ancient relic and access its powers. Brian soon discovers that neither friends nor enemies are what they seem. His search for the fabled Black Cross of Columbus becomes a race to save his own life in the shadowy world of voodoo.

241 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 6, 2017

About the author

If variety is the spice of life, author Bill Thompson’s life so far has been spicy for sure! Over the years, and in no particular order, he’s been

• an international insurance broker
• a mayor
• head of a state prison board
• a stockbroker
• a newspaper reporter
• a Bourbon Street piano player
• a corporate entrepreneur
• presented to Queen Elizabeth
• in jail (briefly … and wrongly!)
• a goat herder
• a church organist and choir member
• a real estate broker
• a world traveler
• president of an animal shelter
• a husband, father and grandfather
• an observer at a knighting in Westminster
• a fluent Russian speaker
• a passenger on the Concorde
• a caregiver
• a lifetime dog lover
• an award-winning novelist

Reviews

[Brandie Lea Slicer · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorites!

I've been reading the whole Brian Sadler series and this has to be one of my favorites! Maybe it's because I love the atmosphere of NOLA and I've been visiting there since I was a child of 6 years old and I'm 46 now, but this book was atmospheric, full of suspense and fun!

[chowchowgrl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delicious!

I’ve been to New Orleans and this story captures the beauty and history! I couldn’t put it down. If you like genealogy, geography, and human conflict in an exciting setting, you will enjoy this. I wish it had been longer with more descriptions and more suspenseful teasing. This was very satisfying.

[Roger Gaddis · Rating 5 out of 5]

After starting it, I had trouble putting the book down. The chapters are short, but as one closed, I was curious about what would happen next and it keep me going. What an interesting web of family trees...….. it was fun working through the puzzle of births, deaths and relationships as the mystery unfolded.

[GABBY · Rating 4 out of 5]

The black cross

I really enjoyed this book. It keeps you in suspense from beginning to end. Interesting reading. I read this book in one sitting which is something I rarely do. Would highly recommend.

[Caralynne M. Gill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Early American History, Voodoo & Mysterious Relic

"The Black Cross," book 6 in the Brian Sadler Archeological Thrillers, was so exciting that I couldn't stop reading. If you enjoy New Orleans, you'll enjoy the story of this city's roots & Voodoo culture.

[Susan M Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

VooDoo

Mr. Bill Thompson is a wonderful story teller. I've enjoyed several of his books. This book was researched meticulously, which make his books that much more interesting. Touche!

[Cathy Gudger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! This one had it all, action, adventure, voodoo and great characters. Story line is great!
Highly recommend!

[Kiyo Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent

Once again, Bill Thompson wrote a masterpiece. Every page, every chapter were riveting and mind-blowing. Didn't want it to end nor could I putted it down for a minute.

[Martin Ruck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Voodoo lives !

Fantastic return to form for Bill, his usual mix of thriller woven with historical context makes it a fascinating read

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bring on Book 7

I really enjoy the Sadler series. Each book has adventure but also has a history lesson that makes you do your own research also. Ready for the next one.