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The Serpent Papers
The Serpent Papers
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Three bodies appear in rapid succession, their skin tattooed with a cryptic alphabet, tongues severed from their mouths. On the eve of Sant Joan and celebrating the success of her headlining show, Natalia Hernandez, actress and songbird of the National Theatre, is found dead outside the nightclub Genet Genet. CCTV captures her in the arms of a potential assassin: a man with raven black hair who tends to a mouth lacerated with wounds.
Barcelona, Winter 2014.
Avery “Anna” Verco, habitual book thief, part-time psychic and young American researcher, arrives in Barcelona at the behest of now-retired Inspector Emanuel Fabregat. They begin to piece together the puzzle surrounding the murders. As Anna sees deeper into her research, she finds a connection between Natalia Hernandez's death and an ancient script that dates back to the time of Christ, written in the language of witches and writing women:
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Mystery and intrigue weave through ancient texts and murders.
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Who is this book for?
If you love dark, atmospheric mysteries with a touch of ancient history, The Serpent Papers might just be your next favorite read. The blend of contemporary crime and ancient scripts creates a compelling puzzle that pulls you into Barcelona's mysterious depths. Fans of suspense and history combined will appreciate how the story unravels historic secrets intertwined with modern crimes.