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The Codex opens with the disappearance of a fabulously wealthy archaeologist and tomb robber, Maxwell Broadbent. He leaves his three underachieving sons a video-taped message; informing them that he has been buried with his spoils and challenging them to track down the location of their half ... Read review

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The Codex

Advantages: Engaging plot & memorable characters.
Disadvantages: A little predictable at times.

The Codex opens with the disappearance of a fabulously wealthy archaeologist and tomb robber, Maxwell Broadbent. He leaves his three underachieving sons a video-taped message; informing them that he has been buried with his spoils and challenging them to track down the location of their half a billion dollar inheritance.

The sons’ quest leads them to the inhospitable environment of the South American jungle, and is further complicated ...
...the riches that lie within the missing treasure-hunter’s tomb.

The search for Broadbent’s riches runs parallel with a search for an ancient Mayan manuscript that is part of his collection. This codex has the potential to provide scientists with a cure for many of the world’s diseases; and may therefore have a commercial value that far exceeds Broadbent’s fortune.

Preston’s novel is certainly easy to read and unfolds ... more

barley360 09.03.2009 (14.03.2009)
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