The Demon Code: A totally gripping, edge-of-your-seat action and adventure thriller, perfect for fans of James Patterson and Dan Brown (Joe Mason, Book 2)

‘Five-star turbo-charged, non-stop action thriller… It reads like a movie reel… Needs to be on every thrill seeker’s reading list’ NetGalley review ????? An impossible heist. An ancient code. A deadly race against time… High in the Italian alps, cut off from the outside world, sits a chapel battered by winds and icy blizzards. The priests who guard this sacred place have sworn to protect the dangerous treasure that lies within their walls. But when Joe Mason and his team are called to the remote church, they find its ancient stones reduced to rubble, the priests murdered in cold blood and their precious cargo stolen. As Mason pursues the thieves across continents and dangerous waters, he wonders what incredible secret the priests laid down their lives for… And if he can recover it before it claims more innocent victims, and brings the downfall of civilisation as we know it… An edge-of-your-seat, action packed blockbuster adventure that will leave you breathless. Fans of Jack Reacher and Dan Brown will be hooked from the very first page. Readers are gripped by The Demon Code: ‘A five-star, turbo-charged, non-stop action thriller … a fantastic follow-up from book one’ NetGalley review ????? ‘An amazing rollercoaster ride that I stayed up all night to finish’ NetGalley review ????? ‘David Leadbeater delivers! This book has twists and turns (and conspiracy) rivaling that of The Da Vinci Code’ NetGalley review????? ‘Worth more than 5 stars. It keeps you on pins while turning those pages’ NetGalley review ????? ‘Riveting adventure with Joe Mason and the team, non-stop action as they discover secrets of the past’ NetGalley review ????? ‘The action never stops’ NetGalley review ????? ‘Can’t wait for the next one. A superb team in the making’ NetGalley review ????? ‘A perfect book for armchair detectives … I loved the treasure hunt aspect of this story – who doesn’t love solving clues?’ NetGalley review ????? The Demon Code is a thrilling exploration of the world of espionage and military strategy. This work of fiction is a testament to Leadbeater's ability to create a narrative that is as suspenseful as it is engaging. The best of the best in the genre, this book is a must-read for fans of political thrillers. For fans of Ernest Dempsey (The Secret of the Stones), Matt James (The Blood King), Don Bentley (Tom Clancy Flash Point), Jd Kirk (A Killer of Influence), and J. Robert Kennedy (The Arsenal). HarperCollins 2022