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Templars in America #9
Treasure Templari: Templars, Nazis and the Holy Grail
Historians Cameron Thorne and Amanda Spencer-Gunn uncover a stolen painting which the Nazis believed was a secret map to the Holy Grail and the lost treasure of the Knights Templar. Hitler planned to weaponize the Holy Grail and monetize the treasure as part of his campaign of world dominance. Cam and Amanda just want to find the legendary artifacts. The Nazis failed because they were unable to decipher the secret Templar clues left in the painting. Cam and Amanda may fail—perhaps fatally—because a group of modern-day Nazis remain obsessed with finishing Hitler’s work.
A thriller based on actual artwork, artifacts and events. Illustrated. Not recommended for readers with strong religious beliefs.
This stand-alone novel merges together two series. It is Book #9 in the TEMPLARS IN AMERICA series and also Book #4 in the BOSTON LAW series.
A thriller based on actual artwork, artifacts and events. Illustrated. Not recommended for readers with strong religious beliefs.
This stand-alone novel merges together two series. It is Book #9 in the TEMPLARS IN AMERICA series and also Book #4 in the BOSTON LAW series.
343 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 12, 2019
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David S. Brody
34 books86 followersDavid S. Brody is a Boston Globe bestselling fiction writer named Boston's "Best Local Author" by the Boston Phoenix newspaper. A graduate of Tufts University and Georgetown Law School, he is a former Director of the New England Antiquities Research Association (NEARA) and is an avid researcher in the subject of pre-Columbian exploration of America. He has appeared as a guest expert on documentaries airing on History Channel, Travel Channel, PBS and Discovery Channel.
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September 16, 2021
Why was this a novel? If you want to speculate on ancient artifacts and symbols, just write a long essay and spare the reader of having to listen to the melodramatic inner voices of fictional characters: "The voice of his old law school professor echoed inside his head: When building your case theory, you need to use every piece of evidence. If there is a piece of evidence that doesn’t fit, chances are you have the wrong theory. Along those lines, how did the Dom Tower in Utrecht fit in? Amanda had done some excellent research, identifying the tower as a key part of this puzzle. Were her findings mere coincidences? He bit his lip. No. He didn’t believe in coincidences. And neither, apparently, did Bruce, who was also uncomfortable with the Utrecht loose end." Really? What happened to showing rather than telling? Dan Brown or Daniel Silva this is not. So, three stars for a complex plot, zero for the writing.
May 15, 2022
Intrigue after intrigue!
Wow! There were so many twists and turns that I couldn't even keep track of who all the characters were! It kept me guessing until the end...and a pretty good ending it was!
Wow! There were so many twists and turns that I couldn't even keep track of who all the characters were! It kept me guessing until the end...and a pretty good ending it was!
October 13, 2021
Treasure Templari: Templars, Nazis and the Holy Grail (Templars in America #9)
This is a stand-alone book. You don't need to read any of the prior books in the series to enjoy it.
Cameron Thorne and Amanda Spencer-Gunn are approached about a stolen painting: The Just Judges - which was on the left panel of the Ghent Altarpiece, painted by Jan van Eyck or his brother Hubert Van Eyck between 1430 and 1432. It was stolen in 1934 and has never been found.
A rich neo-nazi believes it contains a code to a secret map to a source of energy that could be used to create electricity from seawater - something that the Egyptians might have had knowledge of. Hitler planned to weaponize it and monetize the treasure as part of his campaign of world dominance. Cam and Amanda just want to find the legendary artifacts. The Nazis failed because they were unable to decipher the secret Templar clues left in the painting. Cam and Amanda may fail—perhaps fatally—because there are three parties all trying to get the secrets of the painting: the neo-nazis, the Mossad, and Saudi's.
Narrated from the third person point of view, this is a thriller based on actual artwork, artifacts, and events. The characters are three-dimensional. The plot is full of twists and turns that will grab you until the very end. Not recommended for readers with strong religious beliefs.
I loved it and recommend it highly!
This is a stand-alone book. You don't need to read any of the prior books in the series to enjoy it.
Cameron Thorne and Amanda Spencer-Gunn are approached about a stolen painting: The Just Judges - which was on the left panel of the Ghent Altarpiece, painted by Jan van Eyck or his brother Hubert Van Eyck between 1430 and 1432. It was stolen in 1934 and has never been found.
A rich neo-nazi believes it contains a code to a secret map to a source of energy that could be used to create electricity from seawater - something that the Egyptians might have had knowledge of. Hitler planned to weaponize it and monetize the treasure as part of his campaign of world dominance. Cam and Amanda just want to find the legendary artifacts. The Nazis failed because they were unable to decipher the secret Templar clues left in the painting. Cam and Amanda may fail—perhaps fatally—because there are three parties all trying to get the secrets of the painting: the neo-nazis, the Mossad, and Saudi's.
Narrated from the third person point of view, this is a thriller based on actual artwork, artifacts, and events. The characters are three-dimensional. The plot is full of twists and turns that will grab you until the very end. Not recommended for readers with strong religious beliefs.
I loved it and recommend it highly!
March 19, 2023
Confusing Mix of Ingredients
The Templars, the Nazis, the Church, the Police, the Mossad and goodness knows who else are all after a Treasure hidden in the USA several hundred years before the USA existed.
And one of the bad guys deliberately jumps off the Tappan Zee bridge and… undamaged… swims to where he stashed his SCUBA gear and escapes the clutches of…
The Templars, the Nazis, the Church, the Police, the Mossad and goodness knows who else are all after a Treasure hidden in the USA several hundred years before the USA existed.
And one of the bad guys deliberately jumps off the Tappan Zee bridge and… undamaged… swims to where he stashed his SCUBA gear and escapes the clutches of…
August 13, 2022
This is another very well-researched book in the series which was an engrossing read. There are lots of plot twists that keep you guessing right up to the very end although, sometimes, because of these twists it was easy to lose what had happened where. There were a few loose ends but it could be that they might be picked up in later stories. The book certainly ended as though there was more to come without leaving a feeling of the story being incomplete. As with other books in the series, this one can be read as a standalone story as intended by the author.
September 28, 2022
What a story this way and that
There is so much going on its hard to keep up first theres the painting and as usual Cameron Amanda and Astarte play a big part in deciphering it then there is the Mossad the white supremacist and the Saudis. It's a good story to fathom and the author is pulling you along until the moment it's a wow. Recommend
There is so much going on its hard to keep up first theres the painting and as usual Cameron Amanda and Astarte play a big part in deciphering it then there is the Mossad the white supremacist and the Saudis. It's a good story to fathom and the author is pulling you along until the moment it's a wow. Recommend
October 3, 2022
Master writer!
Brody is a master writer of historical fiction, with so much fact intermingled with fiction that it is impossible to separate the two! He tells amazing stories in such a way that the reader is fully engaged and can easily buy into the mysteries he provides solutions for. You will not be disappointed with any of his books!
Brody is a master writer of historical fiction, with so much fact intermingled with fiction that it is impossible to separate the two! He tells amazing stories in such a way that the reader is fully engaged and can easily buy into the mysteries he provides solutions for. You will not be disappointed with any of his books!
November 26, 2025
Slight of Hand on a Massive Scale
The theft of a major piece of art that might point the way to ancient Templar Treasures. The puzzle has been set…the secrets rebound and everyone has a secret. A well crafted adventure novel that can also qualify as a first rate murder mystery. A very exciting read!
The theft of a major piece of art that might point the way to ancient Templar Treasures. The puzzle has been set…the secrets rebound and everyone has a secret. A well crafted adventure novel that can also qualify as a first rate murder mystery. A very exciting read!
July 8, 2020
Fascinating
Enough out standing work of exciting fiction by a great wordsmith.
Treasure is not always God or any valuable material item, this book has a excellent description of another form of treasure....
Enough out standing work of exciting fiction by a great wordsmith.
Treasure is not always God or any valuable material item, this book has a excellent description of another form of treasure....
August 23, 2021
Great story
I’ve read several books in this series and until I got around half way through I didn’t think this one was anything special. Once the groundwork of setting the scene was done this novel became my favorite of the series.
I’ve read several books in this series and until I got around half way through I didn’t think this one was anything special. Once the groundwork of setting the scene was done this novel became my favorite of the series.
September 1, 2021
Brody rocks, I must first say that I am a die hard fan of his work. I love the research that is put into each story. I love the fact that we do not need to kill 20 people in each chapter to keep me turning pages. Well done, loved it.
September 2, 2021
Simply great
I really enjoyed this next adventure of Cam and Amanda. The plot was well thought out. All the people involved played their parts perfectly. Thank you for another great book.
I really enjoyed this next adventure of Cam and Amanda. The plot was well thought out. All the people involved played their parts perfectly. Thank you for another great book.
September 8, 2021
Intriguing
Brody devolved strong characters and gave them strong motivations. Treasure Templari is not only a masterpiece of intrigue but also bring to light long-forgotten Templer beliefs. Great Read.
Brody devolved strong characters and gave them strong motivations. Treasure Templari is not only a masterpiece of intrigue but also bring to light long-forgotten Templer beliefs. Great Read.
September 26, 2021
National Treasure?
Another good treasure hunt from Cameron Thorne, his wife Amanda and their daughter Astarte. As usual, the mix of real and fiction is great fun. I enjoyed this book very much!
Another good treasure hunt from Cameron Thorne, his wife Amanda and their daughter Astarte. As usual, the mix of real and fiction is great fun. I enjoyed this book very much!
December 21, 2021
Templar what a way to think
David Brody really kept me interested with all the twists and turns. The history, the various theories kept me engaged the whole time. Great story telling. Would highly recommend if you are intrigued by the Templar legend or a fan on Dan Brown.
David Brody really kept me interested with all the twists and turns. The history, the various theories kept me engaged the whole time. Great story telling. Would highly recommend if you are intrigued by the Templar legend or a fan on Dan Brown.
May 31, 2022
I like these books. They show photos of real artifacts that match with the story. They make you wonder it it really could be true. I’ve read about the Templars but this adds to it. His descriptions are great b
September 20, 2022
interesting story
A story with lot of intrigue and a complex scam. An interesting plot but hard to follow at times. A good book but probably not Mr. Brody’s best. I love his stories and will definitely read more of his books.
A story with lot of intrigue and a complex scam. An interesting plot but hard to follow at times. A good book but probably not Mr. Brody’s best. I love his stories and will definitely read more of his books.
August 26, 2024
I have enjoyed the Templars in America series. This book was a little slow to get through. A lot of different characters but not a lot of suspense. A little tough to keep the characters straight if you took some time off from reading it.
July 2, 2025
Treasure Template fast moving by by by by
Another good read from Brody. Lot's of good twists and turns. Characters are real and interesting with there little twists. Wish I could figure fact for fiction.
Another good read from Brody. Lot's of good twists and turns. Characters are real and interesting with there little twists. Wish I could figure fact for fiction.
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February 6, 2021Always a good read.
I enjoy every novel and stay up way too late reading them. I am looking forward to another adventure. Yay
I enjoy every novel and stay up way too late reading them. I am looking forward to another adventure. Yay
August 27, 2021
Treasure?
Thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns of a diabolical plot with solid characters and some history thrown in. 'Fama' because everything sounds better in Latin.
Thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns of a diabolical plot with solid characters and some history thrown in. 'Fama' because everything sounds better in Latin.
September 1, 2021
Complex ending
Tricky ending but good read. Lots of intrigue. You almost wonder if it is nonfiction at times. Hope not, for Christ sake.
Tricky ending but good read. Lots of intrigue. You almost wonder if it is nonfiction at times. Hope not, for Christ sake.
September 11, 2021
isn't This Time!
Did not finish. When it too deep into Hitler ideas it got too uncomfortable for me. My apologies to Author Brody.
Did not finish. When it too deep into Hitler ideas it got too uncomfortable for me. My apologies to Author Brody.
September 16, 2021
Very interesting and attention-grabbing. Gives real data. A pleasure to read, like all David S. Brody's books.
September 25, 2021
A good mystery. Not all is as it seems.
October 12, 2021
Keep an open mind
A good read. Many interesting points. Just have an open mind to what the writer suggests in the hidden meanings in the painting.
A good read. Many interesting points. Just have an open mind to what the writer suggests in the hidden meanings in the painting.
January 31, 2022
Totally wonderful!
This one had many twists and turns that kept the story rolling along. Wow is the only thing to say. These get better every time. Thanks!!
This one had many twists and turns that kept the story rolling along. Wow is the only thing to say. These get better every time. Thanks!!
March 9, 2022
Twist and turn!
Loved this book the most in this series. The twist was done very well and kept the reader guessing. Now I'm ready for more!
Loved this book the most in this series. The twist was done very well and kept the reader guessing. Now I'm ready for more!
October 18, 2022
I really enjoy the Cameron Thorne books but struggled a bit with this one. It lacked its usual excitement and felt it dragged on a bit.
June 30, 2024
Always entertaing, good read, I've been to a lot of these plsces lol
I have a love the mystery of the templars and the artifacts that are left behind for us to ponder
I have a love the mystery of the templars and the artifacts that are left behind for us to ponder
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