Chris Kuzneski

When the prophetic writings of sixteenth-century apothecary Nostradamus begin to ring alarmingly true, Payne and Jones find themselves in a life-or-death race across the world to stop those who would use the French seer's predictions for their own dark purposes.

Payne and Jones return in this electrifying thriller from internationally bestselling author Chris Kuzneski. A lab destroyed. An explosion in Stockholm claims the lives of an elite collection of scientists. Evidence suggests the blast was designed to eliminate all traces of their research.It's up to Interpol director Nick Dial to uncover the truth about the lab and the attack. A scientist on the run. When Dr Mattias Sahlberg learns of the incident, he knows his life is at risk. He turns to the only men he can trust: ex-Special Forces operatives Jonathon Payne and David Jones. Together, they must save Sahlberg from the unknown forces that want him dead. A miraculous discovery. As Dial's case intertwines with Sahlberg's past, Payne and Jones uncover hidden truths and secret agendas involving the world's greatest minds. But there are some who are desperate to keep such radical advances in the dark and will stop at nothing to have their way. The new adrenaline-charged Payne & Jones adventure from the international bestseller. High-octane action. Brilliant characters. Classic Kuzneski.

Siglo XXI. El pasado está aquí. Una conspiración espartana acecha al mundo. ¿Qué secreto esconden?Siete monjes son asesinados en un monasterio de Meteora, en Grecia. Los monjes, muy buenos guardando secretos y pero no tanto a la hora de defenderse, han sido arrojados por quienes parecian ser soldados espartanos. Los ex agentes de las Fuerzas Especiales Jonathon Payne y David Jones, especializados en arquelogia, viajan por toda Europa para descubrir que se esconde tras estas misteriosas muertes.

One by one, in cities across America, people of all ages are taken from their homes, their cars, their lives. But these aren''st random kidnappings. They''sre crimes of passion, planned and researched several months in advance, then executed with a singular objective in mind. Revenge.

For over two thousand years, the legendary tomb of alexander the great - and the riches concealed within - has evaded discovery. Now, after centuries of searching, an ancient map has come to light that could hold the key to finding the fabled vault.

If you seek, they will find...The treasure:For over two thousand years, the legendary tomb of Alexander the Great - and the riches concealed within - has evaded discovery. Now, after centuries of searching, an ancient map has come to light that could hold the key to finding the fabled vault. Only one team has the skill and the expertise to solve the mystery once and for all.The mission:It''s up to The Hunters - an elite group assembled to track down the world''s greatest treasures - to find the tomb. But on arriving in Alexandria, it quickly becomes clear that hostile forces are on their trail. And when one of the team is captured in cisterns deep below the city, what began as a treasure hunt becomes a deadly rescue mission.For there are some who will use any means possible to destroy The Hunters'' efforts, and now there is more at stake than they ever could have imagined.

THE HUNTERS return in their third brilliant novel from the Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling author Chris Kuzneski, whose writing James Patterson says has 'raw power'. The team are hunting Marco Polo's hidden treasure, but who is on their tail? THE HUNTERS If you seek, they will find...The travels of Marco Polo are known throughout the world. But what if his story isn't complete? What if his greatest adventure has yet to be discovered? Guided by a journal believed to have been dictated by Polo himself, the Hunters set out in search of his final legacy: the mythical treasure gathered during Polo's lifetime of exploration. But as every ancient clue brings them closer to the truth, each new step puts them in increasing danger...Explosive action. Killer characters. Classic Kuzneski.

READ THE BOOK NOW. SEE THE MOVIE LATER....THE TEAM:Financed by a billionaire philanthropist, this elite teama soldier, an historian, a computer whiz, a weapons expert, and a thiefis tasked with finding the worlds most legendary treasures.THE MISSION:Fearing a German victory in WWI, the Romanian government signed a deal with Russia to protect the countrys treasures. In 1916, two trains full of gold and the most precious possessions of the Romanian statepaintings, jewelry, and ancient artifactswere sent to the underground vaults of the Kremlin. But in the turmoil of war, the Romanian treasure was scattered and lost.THE PRIZE:The collection is now valued at over $3.5 billion. Despite several attempts to find it, its location has remained a mysteryuntil now.

The latest book in the award-winning Payne & Jones series!!!AN ANCIENT TREASURE: While on vacation in Malta, Jonathon Payne and David Jones bump into an old friend, who has come to the islands to search for a long-lost treasure of the Knights Hospitallers, an organization that dates back to the First Crusade in 1099 AD.A VENGEFUL CRIMINAL: When Ivan Volkovthe ruthless leader of a Russian crime syndicateis betrayed, he is willing to do anything to get retribution. Protected by a team of hackers and henchmen, he travels to the Mediterranean where he leaves a trail of bodies in his wake.A FINAL SHOWDOWN: Before returning home, Volkov learns about the ancient hoard, one with possible ties to Paul I and the Russian Empire. With pride and riches on the line, he focuses his wrath on the only people who stand in his way, but Payne and Jones refuse to back down as they try to locate one of the most important treasures of antiquity, while battling one of the worlds most dangerous criminals in a deadly fight to the finish.

THE TREASURE:For nearly two thousand years, the legendary tomb of Alexander the Greatand the extraordinary riches concealed withinhas remained undiscovered, but recent events may hold the key to locating the fabled vault. Only one team has what it takes to solve the mystery that has plagued historians for centuries.THE MISSION:The Huntersan elite group assembled by an enigmatic billionaire to locate the worlds greatest treasuresare tasked with finding the tomb. Following clues to Alexandria, they encounter hostile forces that will do anything to stop them. Before long, the treasure hunt becomes a deadly rescue mission that will take the lives of hundreds and leave a city in ruins.THE PRIZE:As the danger continues to mount, will they rise to the challenge? Or will the team be killed before they find the ultimate prize?

One by one, in cities across America, people of all ages are taken from their homes, their cars, their lives. But these arent random kidnappings. Theyre crimes of passion, planned and researched several months in advance, then executed with a singular objective in mind. Revenge.Ariane Walker is one of the victims, dragged from her apartment with few clues to follow. The police said theres little they can do for her, but that isnt good enough for her boyfriend, Jonathon Payne.With the help of his best friend, Payne gives chase, hoping that a lead in New Orleans somehow pays off. Together, they uncover the mystery of Arianes abduction and the truth behind the Souths most violent secret.Praise for THE PLANTATION:James Patterson, #1 international bestselling author"THE PLANTATION is a rip-roaring page-turner based on an ingenious idea. No reader will easily forget it."Lee Child, #1 international bestselling author"Excellent! High stakes, fast action, vibrant characters, and a very, very original plot concept. Not to be missed!"Nelson DeMille, #1 international bestselling author"Wear your running shoes when you read THE PLANTATION. This is the most action-packed, swiftly paced, and tightly plotted novel Ive read in a long time."James Rollins, #1 international bestselling author"Chris Kuzneski displays a remarkable sense of suspense and action in THE PLANTATION. A riveting ride from start to finish as an ex-Special Forces soldier searches for the kidnappers of his girlfriend, leading to an international manhunt that will leave readers breathless and up much too late. Dont miss it!"Douglas Preston, #1 international bestselling author"THE PLANTATION is a powerful read with a great plot twist. Right from the opening scenes the book takes off, and all I can say is, hang on for the ride."

The first story in THE HUNTERS: ORIGINS focuses on the team leader of the Hunters. After his unexpected discharge from the U.S. Army, Jack Cobb finds it difficult to adjust to civilian life. He flies to Florida to meet with his contacts at MacDill AFB, but he is denied entry because of the scandal that ended his military career.Thankfully two of Cobbs closest friends (Jonathon Payne and David Jones) come to his rescue. Braving an approaching thunderstorm and some of the worst beach music theyve ever heard, their tales of adventure do more than cheer him up. They open Cobbs eyes to an opportunity that will change his life forever.NOTE: This is not a full-length book. It is a short novella that takes place prior to the action of THE HUNTERS. The goal of ORIGINS is to delve into the backstory of the major characters in the Hunters series while providing clues and insight into future books and THE HUNTERS movie.

***ITW Thriller Award Winner for the 2016 Book of the Year***THE TREASURE: At the end of the 13th century, Chinese Emperor Kublai Khan gave an Italian merchant unfettered access to his kingdom. The traveler was Marco Polo, and his journey would become legendary. Aided by a special passport that protected him throughout the land, Polo amassed unbelievable wealth and hid it before his return to Italy. To this day, the location of his treasure remains a mystery.THE MISSION: The Huntersan elite group assembled by an enigmatic billionaire to locate the worlds greatest treasuresare tasked with finding the missing fortune. Guided by firsthand accounts of Polos travels, they quickly discover there are hostile forces willing to do anything to stop them from taking the riches from Chinese soil. Before long, the treasure hunt becomes a deadly game of cat-and-mouse that will rewrite history while taking the lives of many.THE PRIZE: As the danger continues to mount, will the Hunters rise to the challenge? Or will the team be eliminated before they find Polos treasure?

A LAB DESTROYED.While investigating an explosion at a secret lab in Stockholm, Interpol director Nick Dial uncovers research that pushes the boundaries of modern medicine and technology.A SCIENTIST ON THE RUN.Fearing that he may be linked to the events in his homeland, Dr. Mattias Sahlberg calls Jonathon Payne for help. Together with his best friend, David Jones, they discover truths that will alter Paynes understanding of his familys past and shed light on the secret lives of the worlds greatest minds.A MIRACULOUS DISCOVERY.As Dials case intertwines with Paynes search for answers, they are pulled toward an inevitable face-off with those who will stop at nothing to ensure that mankinds most radical and innovative discoveries will never reach the masses.

The Hunters trilogy consists of the first three books in the award-winning Hunters series: THE HUNTERS, THE FORBIDDEN TOMB, and THE PRISONERS GOLD. Every book in the series has hit #1 on Amazon. THE HUNTERS has been optioned for a major motion picture, and THE PRISONERS GOLD won the ITW Thriller Award for Book of the Year.The first book in the series (THE HUNTERS) features a diverse cast of characters. Financed by a mysterious philanthropist, this elite team -- a soldier (Jack Cobb), an historian (Jasmine Park), a computer whiz (Hector Garcia), a weapons expert (Josh McNutt), and a thief (Sarah Ellis) -- was asked to locate a Romanian train filled with riches that disappeared in Russia during World War I. The collection is now valued at over $3.5 billion. Despite several attempts to find it, its location has remained a mysteryuntil now.The second book was called THE FORBIDDEN TOMB, and it was released in 2014. Tasked with finding the legendary tomb of Alexander the Great and the extraordinary riches that were rumored to be buried with him, the Hunters encountered hostile forces that would do anything to stop them. Before long, the treasure hunt became a deadly rescue mission with hundreds dead and a city in ruins. As the death toll continued to mount, the team was forced to rise to the challenge to find the ultimate prize.The third book in the series was called THE PRISONERS GOLD, and it was released in 2015. At the end of the 13th century, Chinese Emperor Kublai Khan gave an Italian merchant unfettered access to his kingdom. The traveler was Marco Polo, and his journey would become legendary. Aided by a special passport that protected him throughout the land, Polo amassed unbelievable wealth and hid it before his return to Italy. Guided by firsthand accounts of Polos travels, the Hunters quickly discovered there was a criminal empire willing to do anything to stop them from taking the riches from Chinese soil.Praise for Chris Kuzneski and THE HUNTERS series:James Patterson, #1 national bestselling author"Chris Kuzneskis writing has the same raw power as the early Stephen King."Clive Cussler, #1 national bestselling author"Chris Kuzneski writes as forcefully as his tough characters act."Nelson DeMille, #1 national bestselling author"Chris Kuzneski is a remarkable writer, who completely understands what makes for a good story: action, sex, suspense, humor, and great characters."Vince Flynn, #1 national bestselling author"Chris Kuzneski is a master in the making."James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author"Chris Kuzneski writes with an energy that is contagious! Action, suspense, mystery, and a biting thread of humor.... What more can you ask from a novel?"Steve Berry, #1 international bestselling author"Kuzneski does it again with another terrific tale, filled with action and suspense, bringing the unimaginable to life. Definitely my kind of story!"Scott Mariani, #1 international bestselling author"THE HUNTERS kicks off a brilliant new series from Chris Kuzneski. Adventure, history, mystery, and moreeverything youd want in a thriller!"The Daily Mail (UK)"THE HUNTERS is taut and fiercewith a cast of agreeably idiosyncratic characters. It feels like the draft of a movie, and it could just be Kuzneskis breakthrough novel. It deserves to be."Herald Sun (Australia)&...

THE HUNTERS return in their third brilliant novel from the Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling author Chris Kuzneski, whose writing James Patterson says has raw power. The team are hunting Marco Polos hidden treasure, but who is on their tail? THE HUNTERSIf you seek, they will find...The travels of Marco Polo are known throughout the world. But what if his story isnt complete?What if his greatest adventure has yet to be discovered?Guided by a journal believed to have been dictated by Polo himself,the Hunters set out in search of his final legacy:the mythical treasure gathered during Polos lifetime of exploration.But as every ancient clue brings them closer to the truth,each new step puts them in increasing danger...Explosive action. Killer characters. Classic Kuzneski.