Ex Libris: The Forbidden Books - Paperback

by John Oehler (Author)

1st PLACE & GOLD MEDAL WINNER! -- For centuries, a secret so powerful it could ignite global mayhem has been hidden in a forbidden book. "I can't remember the last time I was so thoroughly engrossed." "Could hardly put it down to eat!"

Cayman Islands. Retired Diplomatic Security Service agent Dan Lovel is pulled back into the fray when he receives a plea for help from Astrid Desmarais, a World Bank executive whose life he once saved. Astrid asks him to steal four volumes from a locked collection of "forbidden" books in a monastery in Prague. The books are an inventory of art looted by Napoleon and now housed in the Louvre in Paris. She intends to return those treasures to their rightful owners. She also mentions that there "might be" a fifth book and insists that her daughter Martine, an antiquities expert at the Louvre, must accompany him.

What Astrid really wants is that 5th book.

Europe. Dan and Martine set out on the mission, but nothing goes according to plan. They now face lethal adversaries and soul-rending choices. All the while, the world teeters on the edge of disaster.

EX LIBRIS is a thrilling adventure that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. -- Non-stop action, a secret that threatens western civilization, fascinating characters.

If you enjoy books by David Baldacci or Dan Brown, you'll love EX LIBRIS.
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"UTTERLY GRIPPING. The reader is plunged into breathtaking action. One of the standout things ... The reader is led into the mysterious gypsy culture and I found this aspect intriguing." --M. Hernandez-Alvarez

"IMMENSELY ENJOYED GETTING TUGGED INTO DAN LOVEL'S WORLD." --Amy Williams

"A PLETHORA OF AWARDS. ... Superior writing and engaging storyline, the novel's critical acclaim will be of no surprise to its readers." --The US Review of Books

"SUPER FUN TO READ! ... AND A LOT OF BADASSERY." --Myra

EX LIBRIS Awards & Accolades:

• 1ST PLACE WINNER - GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS (previously NY City Book Awards)
• GOLD MEDAL THRILLER - GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS (previously NY City Book Awards)
• ERIC HOFFER BOOK AWARD FINALIST
• KINDLE BOOK REVIEW SEMI-FINALIST
• BRAG MEDALLION
• RECOMMENDED AS OUTSTANDING - US REVIEW OF BOOKS

"AMAZING THRILLER. Brought me back to "The Da Vinci Code" days of reading full of excitement, and an immensely intriguing plot." -David Handley

"EX LIBRIS SHINES because of its stellar cast of characters and Oehler's many twists. Readers will be unable to put the book down until the final page." --BookLife Prize Critic

"INTRIGUING. Reminiscent of historical fiction writings by Dan Brown. This tale is just as evocative. You will turn the pages and then realize you have read the entire book in almost one sitting." -Amazon VINE VOICE

JOHN OEHLER is a bestselling, award-winning author. His previous novels include APHRODESIA, PAPYRUS, and TEPUI: The Last Expedition.