Darwin Lacroix Adventure · Book 3
Templar’s Bank
A Paris icon in flames. A conspiracy in the Church.
About the Book
A Paris icon in flames. A conspiracy in the Church. Can this determined explorer survive the search for a hidden history?
Renowned archaeologist Darwin Lacroix remains obsessed, proving his theory that Roman’s used lava tubes. But he’s interrupted by the Pope, who personally requests Darwin’s help to retrieve a codex stolen from the Pontiff’s private vault. Discovering that the cryptic text points to the long-sought Knights Templar treasure, he realizes a mysterious cave may also solve his own puzzle.
As he digs up a trail of ancient connections, he’s shocked to learn the true prize isn’t gold but a priceless relic directly connected to Christ. And someone deep inside the Vatican will stop at nothing to recover it…
Can Darwin outsmart shadowy figures willing to kill to claim power?
Templar’s Bank is the page-turning third novel in the Darwin Lacroix Adventure archaeological thriller series. If you like international pursuits, religious intrigue, and mind-boggling historical puzzles, then you’ll love Dave Bartell’s breathtaking hunt for the truth.
What Readers Say
Great characters with well developed storylines that keep you reading and wanting it to never end.
Kelley Thomason
Each new book in the series is better than the previous one.
Dayton G. Sauerman
She saved the day and kept Darwin safe with her fast thinking, and her driving! Great story.
Lynn Davis
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