Evil comes from the past…Evil comes from the past…A secret with the power to change the world….1501 - A medieval Knight encounters an object of awesome power - The Nubian Deathstone. Filled with terrifying visions of what the future might bring, he embarks on a quest to discover its secret.1941 - Himmler orders an elite SS Officer on an expedition to resolve the centuries-old enigma, but his discovery will have dire consequences.Now Alex Devereux, former cavalry Major and hardened mercenary takes on a lucrative mission that leads him into deepest Africa. Working for a diamond cartel and operating outside of international law, Alex comes face-to-face with the Dark Heart Prophecy.Past and present collide - but can Alex redeem himself and prevent the prophecy from coming true?Praise for Legacy:‘Action-packed, intelligent adventure.’Charles Cumming, author of ‘Typhoon’‘A new contender to the crown of spy thriller supremo.’Manchester Evening NewsPraise for December:‘If you like TV series like Spooks and 24, you’ll love this!’ Closer‘A new cold war thriller from a pretty hot new writer.’ Manchester Evening NewsJames Steel is a writer and journalist based in the UK.• James is a young history don with a growing publicity profile.• Ideal for fans of Robert Harris, Len Deighton and Alastair MacLean.Competition: Robert Harris, Len Deighton, Alastair MacLean
Published by: HarperCollins Publishers