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The 13th Tablet
Author(s): Alex Mitchell (Author)
- Publisher: Haus Publishing
- Publication Date: 10 Feb. 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 377 pages
- ISBN-10: 1908323094
- ISBN-13: 9781908323095
Book Description
Iraq, 2004. Lawlessness is spreading throughout the country and looters have plundered the museums and historical sites. Mina Osman, a young American archaeologist of Iraqi descent, is fighting to preserve the country’s antiquities. When she stumbles upon an ancient cuneiform tablet, it proves to be of unimaginable significance – its cryptic language holds a secret that will play a part in a series of earth-shattering events. Aided by ex-US Army Major Jack Hillcliff, Mina travels across the world to unlock the secrets of the 13th Tablet but at each step she is pursued by deadly enemies who will stop at nothing to obtain the tablet and its power for themselves.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“a fast paced and exciting thriller with a convincing archaeological background – great fun.” — Harry Sidebottom 20120525
About the Author
Alex Mitchell is an Honorary Researcher at the Institute of Archaeology, Oxford University, where he did his D.Phil in Classical Archaeology. He specialises in ancient Greek material culture. He is fascinated by what made people laugh in the ancient world, especially what it reveals about politics and society. His first book is called Greek Vase Painting and the Origins of Visual Humour. Alex divides his time between Oxford and Brussels.
