The Serpent's Trail

An ancient secret. A ruthless organization. A deadly race across Europe. Forget boring grammar lists. The most effective way to learn English is to immerse yourself in a story you can't put down. Ethan Price, a history student in London, leads a quiet life until the day he discovers a hidden box in the stockroom of an antique shop. Inside: an ancient map and a mysterious bronze key shaped like a serpent. The trail leads to a historical secret guarded in the ruins of Aleppo. But Ethan is not alone. A secret and dangerous organization, "The Shadow Collectors," will stop at nothing to seize the key. Within hours, Ethan is hunted, accused of theft, and his life is in danger. His only chance for survival is to follow the trail himself. Accompanied by his journalist friend, Maya, Ethan is pulled into a desperate chase that will lead them from London to the markets of Istanbul, searching for the truth behind "The Serpent's Trail". A Novel Designed for English Learners (Level B2-C1) This book is a "Graded Reader" specially designed to help you take your English to the next level. A Captivating Story: A genuine 20,000-word action-adventure thriller that will keep you in suspense until the very last page. Adapted Language (B2-C1): Written in authentic yet controlled English. The story is mature, but the sentence structure is clear and the vocabulary is carefully selected. Natural Learning: The text focuses on the 1000 most frequent words in English, allowing you to reinforce what you know and learn new terms in context, effortlessly. Easy-to-Follow Structure: Features chapters of over 1000 words, perfect for a daily reading session. Why this book? Because you shouldn't have to choose between a thrilling story and learning a language. The Serpent's Trail gives you both. Are you ready to crack the code and perfect your English? The adventure begins now.