The Last Ember - Hardcover

Levin, Daniel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 159448872X ISBN 13: 9781594488726

Publisher: Riverhead Books, 2009

Synopsis

Forced out of archaeology after an illegal dig that resulted in a colleague's death, antiquities lawyer Jonathan Marcus is sent to Rome to testify against an official who he subsequently aids during a high-stakes search for a priceless and religiously significant historical artifact. 75,000 first printing.

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Review:

aIn his fast-paced, erudite, and original debut, Daniel Levin reveals a vivid world where archaeological, legal, and religious secrets swirl together into a thrilling nexus. Its rich texture and global cast of characters ignite genuine suspense and intrigue. Readers will savor this novel and await more blockbuster Daniel Levin adventures.a
aMatthew Pearl, author of "The Dante Club"

""The Last Ember," written with pathos and conviction, represents a much needed literary protest against modern and ancient historical revisionism."
-Elie Wiesel, bestselling author of "Night"
"A smart, sophisticated thirller that entertains as it educates, "The Last Ember" is engrossing. Levin knows his stuff and it shows-- to the reader's great pleasure. Fans of "The Da Vinci Code" will devour it happily!"
-Christopher Reich, bestselling author of "Numbered Account"
"In his fast-paced, erudite, and original debut, Daniel Levin reveals a vivid world where archaeological, legal, and religious secrets swirl together into a thrilling nexus. Its rich texture and global cast of characters ignite genuine suspense and intrigue. Readers will savor this novel and await more blockbuster Daniel Levin adventures."
-Matthew Pearl, author of "The Dante Club"
"What a glorious journey from the tumultuous world of today's Middle East to the imperial world of Roman antiquity and then back. With a flair for detail, drama and elegant prose, Daniel Levin keeps us transfixed by his page-turning tale of deception, politics, history and life."
-Alan Dershowitx, Harvard Law School
"A banquet of everything I crave: history, conspiracy, secrets, action, adventure. Strap yourself in and hold on for some heart-throbbing, throat-grabbing, pedal-to-the-medal pacing. Levin captivates the reader with both plausibility and imagination. "The Last Ember" is a prize to be savored. A superb debut from a talent that bears watching."
-Steve Berry, author of "The Charlemagne Pursuit" and "The Amber Room"
"Levin's religious and archaeological thriller has all the elements needed to appeal to "Da Vinci Code" fans: long-buried secrets, hidden puzzles based on ancient religious texts, and a race around the Mediterranean."
-"Booklist"
""Da Vinci Code" addicts will enjoy Levin's debut, a dense, complicated novel of religious suspense."
-"Publishers Weekly"

"The Last Ember, written with pathos and conviction, represents a much needed literary protest against modern and ancient historical revisionism."
-Elie Wiesel, bestselling author of Night
"A smart, sophisticated thirller that entertains as it educates, The Last Ember is engrossing. Levin knows his stuff and it shows-- to the reader's great pleasure. Fans of The Da Vinci Code will devour it happily!"
-Christopher Reich, bestselling author of Numbered Account
"In his fast-paced, erudite, and original debut, Daniel Levin reveals a vivid world where archaeological, legal, and religious secrets swirl together into a thrilling nexus. Its rich texture and global cast of characters ignite genuine suspense and intrigue. Readers will savor this novel and await more blockbuster Daniel Levin adventures."
-Matthew Pearl, author of The Dante Club
"What a glorious journey from the tumultuous world of today's Middle East to the imperial world of Roman antiquity and then back. With a flair for detail, drama and elegant prose, Daniel Levin keeps us transfixed by his page-turning tale of deception, politics, history and life."
-Alan Dershowitx, Harvard Law School
"A banquet of everything I crave: history, conspiracy, secrets, action, adventure. Strap yourself in and hold on for some heart-throbbing, throat-grabbing, pedal-to-the-medal pacing. Levin captivates the reader with both plausibility and imagination. The Last Ember is a prize to be savored. A superb debut from a talent that bears watching."
-Steve Berry, author of The Charlemagne Pursuit and The Amber Room
"Levin's religious and archaeological thriller has all the elements needed to appeal to Da Vinci Code fans: long-buried secrets, hidden puzzles based on ancient religious texts, and a race around the Mediterranean."
-Booklist
"Da Vinci Code addicts will enjoy Levin's debut, a dense, complicated novel of religious suspense."
-Publishers Weekly

About the Author:

Daniel Levin earned his undergraduate degree in Roman and Greek civilization from the University of Michigan and is a graduate of Harvard Law School. He won a visiting scholarĀ’s fellowship at the American Academy in Rome and has practiced international law at Debevoise & Plimpton in New York.

About this edition

• Publisher: Riverhead Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 159448872X
• ISBN 13: 9781594488726
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 415