Best Selling Books by Katherine Neville

New York City, 1972—A dabbler in mathematics and chess, Catherine Velis is also a computer expert for a Big Eight accounting firm. Before heading off to a new assignment in Algeria, Cat has her palm read by a fortune-teller. The woman warns Cat of danger. Then an antiques dealer approaches Cat with a mysterious offer: He has an anonymous client who is trying to collect the pieces of an ancient chess service, purported to be in Algeria. If Cat can bring the pieces back, there will be a generous reward. The South of France, 1790—Mireille de Remy and her cousin Valentine are young novices at the fortresslike Montglane Abbey. With France aflame in revolution, the two girls burn to rebel against constricted convent life—and their means of escape is at hand. Buried deep within the abbey are pieces of the Montglane Chess Service, once owned by Charlemagne. Whoever reassembles the pieces can play a game of unlimited power. But to keep the Game a secret from those who would abuse it, the two young women must scatter the pieces throughout the world. . . .

2003, Colorado: Alexandra Solarin is summoned home to her family’s ancestral Rocky Mountain hideaway for her mother’s birthday. Thirty years ago, her parents, Cat Velis and Alexander Solarin, believed that they had scattered the pieces of the Montglane Service around the world, burying with the chessmen the secrets of the power that comes with possessing them. But Alexandra arrives to find that her mother is missing–and that the Game has begun again. 1822, Albania: Haidee, the young daughter of a powerful Ottoman ruler, embarks on a dangerous mission to smuggle a valuable relic out of Albania and deliver it into the hands of the one man who might be able to save it. Haidee’s journey brings forth chilling revelations that burn through history to the present day.

A female scientist races to save the world using prophecies from before Christ’s time in this thriller by the New York Times–bestselling author of The Eight. In the last week of Jesus’s life, the Emperor Augustus orders the purge of all prophecies that question his divine power. Thus, in the crater of a dormant volcano, the books of the Sibylline oracle are sealed—lost to the world until the nineteenth century when Clio, a brilliant archaeologist, discovers them. The Sibyl’s words remain as potent as ever, having the ability to change the destiny of mankind. But who will be bold enough to harness their power? More than a century after their discovery, some of the secret prophecies fall into the hands of nuclear scientist Ariel Behn when her beloved cousin is assassinated. If Ariel can discover the mystery behind the prophecies, she will be able to prevent a potentially worldwide catastrophe—but in order to do so she must travel to Russia, Vienna, and Paris where too many people are desperate to protect the secrets of these ancient writings. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Katherine Neville including rare images from her life and travels.

In this sequel to ''The Eight'', Alexandra Solarin, a chess-wizard and the only daughter of Cat Velis, the heroine of ''The Eight'', arrives at her mother''s Colorado lodge, only to discover that her mother has disappeared. Finding string of clues, Alexandra is soon joined by a group of people called there by her mother, including her aunt Lily, who explains the truth of Cat''s past.

Catherine is a workaholic computer whiz who finds herself manipulated by sinister influences into using her problem solving skills to find and reassemble the legendary chess set. It is a journey that takes her throughout time and history.

A female financial whiz plans the perfect bank heist in this “high-tech, high-stakes” thriller from the #1 international-bestselling author of The Eight (The Washington Post). Verity Banks is the one of the most powerful women in finance, but she still reports to a man. Her boss not only refuses to implement her security plan to safeguard customers’ deposits, he also sabotages her shot at becoming director of security at the Federal Reserve. Outraged, Verity decides to take revenge by hitting her boss where it will hurt the most: right in his company’s balance sheet. She is about to begin her assault when she hears from the last person she ever expected to see again, Zoltan Tor. A brilliant computer scientist who taught Verity everything she knows, Zoltan will help her if she agrees to an outlandish wager: Which of them can steal $1 billion, invest it to make $30 million in three months, and return it before anyone notices? Verity can use a computer; Zoltan will do it the old-fashioned way. To beat Zoltan at his own game, Verity will risk her fortune, her professional reputation—and her life. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Katherine Neville including rare images from her life and travels.

A trio of heart-stopping thrillers from the New York Times–bestselling author—including the “vibrant and cerebral” #1 international bestseller, The Eight (Los Angeles Times). People magazine said of Katherine Neville’s debut novel and #1 international bestseller, The Eight: “With alchemical skill, Neville blends modern romance, historical fiction, and medieval mystery . . . and comes up with gold.” Mining a fertile territory of international intrigue, complex conspiracies, history-spanning storylines, and unstoppable female heroines, Neville has arguably struck gold with all three of these thrillers. A Calculated Risk: In this New York Times Notable Book, computer expert Verity Banks is the one of the most powerful women in finance and has a shot at becoming director of security at the Federal Reserve. When her boss sabotages her career ambitions, Verity decides to get revenge by targeting the company’s balance sheet. Her old mentor, Zoltan Tor, will help her, but only if Verity agrees to an outlandish and dangerous wager. To beat both Zoltan and her boss, Verity must risk her professional reputation—and her very life. The Eight: In sweeping parallel stories set in the 1970s and the 1790s, Catherine Velis, a computer expert, and Mireille and Valentine, novices in an abbey during the French Revolution, must prevent a legendary chess set containing secret powers from falling into the wrong hands. With its “combination of historical references, conspiracy theory and action/thriller format,” this #1 international bestseller “may have paved the way for books like The Da Vinci Code” (Publishers Weekly). The Magic Circle: Suddenly in possession of a mysterious cache of medieval manuscripts that have the power to alter the destiny of humankind, nuclear scientist Ariel Behn is swept into the deadly center of international intrigue—and a mystery that dates back to the time of Christ—as she races to prevent a worldwide catastrophe in this USA Today bestseller.

Las valiosas piezas del juego de ajedrez de Montglane conceden un poder especial a la persona que las posee.

Una historia de misterio, intriga y acción por la autora del best seller El ocho . Ariel recibe en herencia unos viejos manuscritos de gran valor que encierran un importante secreto relacionado con los objetos sagrados de las tribus de Israel. Quien consiga descifrarlos será depositario de una sabiduría tan antigua que se pierde en la memoria de la humanidad, será capaz de encontrar el origen de los mitos, los ritos, las creencias y los símbolos de todas las grandes culturas de la historia y dilucidará las claves para la interpretación del futuro. Así, tan pronto caen en sus manos, Ariel se convierte en el objetivo de todos aquellos que codician su poder. Para salvar su vida sólo puede huir en busca del origen de los manuscritos y su significado. Las pistas que va encontrando parece que cada vez la alejan más del desenlace: las runas teutónicas, los mitos griegos, las Sagradas Escrituras y la sapiencia de los indios americanos parecen girar en un círculo vicioso. Lo único que le quedará por hacer es buscar un refugiodesde el cual pueda penetrar en el corazón del misterio y averiguar el secreto que ha viajado tantos siglos para ser desvelado. La crítica ha dicho... «Una de las pocas narradoras contemporáneas que supo salpicar sus obras de las dosis justas de esoterismo, historia oculta y misterio.» Javier Sierra

Un gran robo informático se mezcla con una trepidante historia de amor.

Experience a heart-pumping and thrilling tale of suspense! Originally published in THRILLER (2006), edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson. In this historical Thriller Short, New York Times bestselling writer Katherine Neville deals with a little known fact about Benjamin Franklin. Franklin had an obsessive penchant for creating and joining private clubs, none of which was more enigmatic than the Lodge of the Nine Sisters and its founder, Mme Helvetius, one of the wealthiest and most beautiful women in France. When an encoded message from Scotland arrives at her home, Helvetius sets out in disguise to deliver it to Benjamin Franklin, who she knows will be able to decipher its hidden meaning. As luck would have it, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson are in France at the time. What transpires is a lesson in the cryptography of the time and a warning of an impending chaos that may threaten the fledgling United States of America. Don’t miss any of these exciting Thriller Shorts: James Penney’s New Identity by Lee Child Operation Northwoods by James Grippando Epitaph by J. A. Konrath The Face in the Window by Heather Graham Kowalski’s in Love by James Rollins The Hunt for Dmitri by Gayle Lynds Disfigured by Michael Palmer and Daniel Palmer The Abelard Sanction by David Morrell Falling by Chris Mooney Success of a Mission by Dennis Lynds The Portal by John Lescroart and M. J. Rose The Double Dealer by David Liss Dirty Weather by Gregg Hurwitz Spirit Walker by David Dun At the Drop of a Hat by Denise Hamilton The Other Side of the Mirror by Eric Van Lustbader Man Catch by Christopher Rice Goodnight, Sweet Mother by Alex Kava Sacrificial Lion by Grant Blackwood Interlude at Duane’s by F. Paul Wilson The Powder Monkey by Ted Bell Surviving Toronto by M. Diane Vogt Assassins by Christopher Reich The Athens Solution by Brad Thor Diplomatic Constraints by Raelynn Hillhouse Kill Zone by Robert Liparulo The Devils’ Due by Steve Berry The Tuesday Club by Katherine Neville Gone Fishing by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

Featuring North America''s foremost thriller authors, Thriller is the first collection of pure thriller stories ever published. Offering up heart-pumping tales of suspense in all its guises are thirty-two of the most critically acclaimed and award-winning names in the business. From the signature characters that made such authors as David Morrell and John Lescroart famous, to four of the hottest new voices in the genre, this blockbuster will tantalize and terrify. Lock the doors, draw the shades, pull up the covers and be prepared for Thriller to keep you up all night.

\"A dizzying, enjoyable caper...After reading this hard-to-put down thriller, you may put all your money in your mattress.\" LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS When financial executive Verity Banks'' latest proposal is axed by her boss, she decides to show how easy it is to break through automated security, hide money, and then show senior management where it is. Then her former mentor, financial wizard, Dr. Zooltan Tor ups the ante, and dares her to steal a billion dollars, invest it to earn thirty million in three months, then put the original billion back before anyone notices. To heighten the challenge, Tor and Verity will compete against each other, though Tor gives Verity an edge: she can use a computer for her theft, but he cannot.... A BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH-CLUB ALTERNATE SELECTION

In this two volume collection, written especially for RT Booklovers Presents: The Haunted West, best-selling and award-winning authors take you on a time-traveling, spellbinding journey through America''s sprawling West. Over twenty all new tales, both contemporary and historical, weave a web of mystery, the supernatural, and romance. Join us for a passionate tour of the West, accompanied by ghosts, witches, shapeshifters, time-travelers, vampires, and a glimpse into the afterlife. Fall in love... in the Haunted West.

A collection of thirty tales of suspense features contributions from Heather Graham, Lincoln Child, Denise Hamilton, Michael Palmer, Douglas Preston, Alex Kava, Michael Palmer, and John Lescroart.

Verity decides to teach her boss a lesson; she plans to break into the bank''s computer system. It all seems simple, until the reappearance of intense and mysterious Dr Zoltan Tor, the financial wizard. Now he is back with a challenge: which of them can steal a billion dollars and invest it to earn thirty million in three months? The prize: the loser must grant the winner''s dearest wish.

Una novela que te marcará la vida igual que lo hizo El ocho. El juego vuelve a empezar.

Tras las míticas piezas de ajedrez de Montglane se oculta un secreto celosamente preservado durante siglos... Un trepidante thriller y best seller internacional. Nueva York, 1972. Catherine Velis, aficionada a las matemáticas y al ajedrez, trabaja en una auditoría como experta en informática. La firma la destina a Argelia, pero, antes de partir, una vidente le lee las líneas de la mano y le advierte de que un grave peligro se cierne sobre ella. Poco después, un marchante de antigüedades hace a Cat una misteriosa oferta: un cliente suyo está intentando reunir las piezas de un antiguo juego de ajedrez que presuntamente se encuentra en Argelia. Si Cat le consigue esas piezas, obtendrá a cambio una generosa recompensa. Sur de Francia, 1790. Mireille de Rémy y su prima Valentine son dos novicias de la abadía de Montglane. Francia arde en las llamas de la revolución que, entre otros proyectos, pretende aniquilar a la Iglesia y hacerse con sus tesoros. Enterradas desde hace mil años bajo el suelo de la abadía se encuentran las piezas de un ajedrez legendario, que perteneció a Carlomagno. Quien consiga reunir dichas piezas adquirirá un poder ilimitado. Y, para mantenerlas fuera del alcance de quienes pudieran abusar de él, Mireille y Valentine deberán repartirlas por todos los confines del mundo. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Computer expert Cat Velis is heading for a job to Algeria. Before she goes, a mysterious fortune teller warns her of danger, and an antique dealer asks her to search for pieces to a valuable chess set that has been missing for years...In the South of France in 1790 two convent girls hide valuable pieces of a chess set all over the world, because the game that can be played with them is too powerful....

Tras las míticas piezas de ajedrez de Montglane se oculta un secreto celosamente preservado durante siglos...

Una novel·la que et marcarà la vida com ho va fer El vuit. El joc torna a començar.

Katherine Neville, De Acht New York, winter 1972: Sinistere krachten manipuleren computerexpert Catherine Velis om haar probleemoplossend vermogen in te zetten bij de speurtocht naar een legendarisch schaakspel dat ooit van Karel de Grote was en sinds de Franse Revolutie vermist wordt. Naar Algerije verbannen door haar gewetenloze bazen en aangetrokken door de enigmatische Russische grootmeester Solarin, vertrekt Cat om de grootste schat aller tijden te vinden. Velen gingen haar voor... Zuid-Frankrijk, lente 1790: Mireille de Remy en haar nicht Valentine zijn novices in de abdij van Montglane. Terwijl Frankrijk in vlammen opgaat, branden de twee meisjes van verlangen om het kloosterleven te ontvluchten en hun kans is nabij. In de abdij bevindt zich een mysterie dat afkomstig is van Karel de Grote. Wie zich ervan meester maakt kan beschikken over grenzeloze macht. Om misbruik te voorkomen, moet het de abdij uit gesmokkeld worden. ''De Acht is een spannend avontuur met een intelligent plot dat je meezuigt in de dik 660 pagina''s die het boek telt en je achterlaat met een prachtige herinnering.'' Crimezone ''De plot mag er zijn.'' VN''s Detective & Thrillergids ''De Acht heeft veel sterke kanten. Neville hanteert voor de twee tijdperken een verschillende schrijfstijl en dat is knap gedaan.'' Reformatorisch Dagblad

New York, décembre 1972 : Catherine Velis, jeune experte en informatique, est une spécialiste des échecs. Alors qu''elle se prépare à partir en Algérie travailler pour L''OPEP, des événements mystérieux se succèdent : une vieille femme la prévient des dangers qui la menacent, puis un antiquaire lui demande de rassembler les pièces d''un jeu d''échecs très ancien dont une partie serait dissimulée en Algérie... Sud de la France, printemps 1790 : Mireille de Rémy et sa cousine Valentine sont novices dans l''abbaye fortifiée de Montglane. En pleine Révolution, la mère supérieure les charge d''une étrange mission : disséminer à travers le monde les pièces du jeu d''échecs de Montglane. Réunies, celles-ci renfermeraient un secret qui donnerait accès à un terrible pouvoir. Le Huit dévoile les destins parallèles de Mireille de Rémy et de Catherine Vélis, depuis les alcôves parisiennes jusqu''aux cercles fermés qui, à notre époque, contrôlent l''énergie. Dans leurs périples, elles croiseront des figures comme Talleyrand ou Robespierre, des hommes de l''ombre et des personnages publics bien décidés à employer tous les moyens pour percer l''étonnant secret du jeu de Montglane. Thriller historique haletant, Le Huit, best-seller dans une trentaine de pays, déjà comparée aux plus grands : Umberto Eco, Arthur Perez-Reverte et Ian Pears.

In het heden zoekt Alexandra, ooit een schaak-wonderkind totdat haar vader voor haar ogen vermoord werd, haar verdwenen moeder. Ze vindt antwoorden, maar nog meer vragen, en komt erachter dat zijzelf, samen met Vartan, haar belangrijkste tegenspeler uit het verleden, onlosmakelijk verbonden is met het spel... Bijna tweehonderd jaar eerder, bij de inval van de Turken, vlucht Haidée, de aangenomen dochter van de Albanese sultan naar haar echte vader, Lord Byron, met in haar bagage de zwarte koningin uit een mystiek en eeuwenoud schaakspel. Byron is de enige die de macht van de zwarte koningin kent, en die de kracht van het spel zou kunnen beheersen... Kan het schaakspel de balans in de wereld herstellen, of juist vernietigen? Kunnen Alexandra en Vartan het schaakspel onder controle houden? ''

1791, Sud de la France. Alors que la Révolution bat son plein, les biens de l''Eglise sont menacés. Au coeur des Pyrénées, la mère supérieure de l''abbaye de Montglane charge ses religieuses de disséminer à travers le monde les pièces d''un mystérieux jeu d''échecs. Très convoité, ce jeu recèle un secret, et bien vite les grands de ce monde deviennent des pièces, blanches ou noires, figures ou simples pions, qui vont se livrer, à l''échelle du globe, une partie sans merci. 2003, Catherine Velis et Alexander Solarin ont réussi à réunir toutes les pièces du jeu de Montglane, qu''ils ont mis à l''abri de redoutables convoitises. Leur fille Alexandra reçoit un message de Catherine la conviant à fêter son anniversaire dans la demeure familiale du Colorado. Lorsqu''elle arrive, sa mère a mystérieusement disparu, lui laissant d''étranges indices cryptés, en particulier un échiquier avec une partie en cours. Le Grand Jeu aurait-il recommencé? Quand Alexandra apprend qu''une des pièces les plus importantes du jeu a refait surface, il n''y a plus de doute à avoir. Après Le Huit, Katherine Neville tisse à nouveau, des sables de Fès jusqu''en Alaska, une toile d''exception où se croisent de nombreuses figures historiques: Talleyrand, lord Byron, Napoléon Bonaparte, etc. Elle fait preuve d''un talent vertigineux dans sa façon de réécrire l''histoire, enchaînant les déplacements de pièces les plus audacieux et les résolutions d''énigmes jusqu''à un final proprement sidérant.

Die Wiederentdeckung eines Kultromans Die Figuren des Schachspiels von Montglane sind von einem besonderen Mythos umgeben: Die Überlieferung berichtet, dass sie eine geheimnisvolle Formel bergen, deren Kenntnis ungeahnte Macht verleiht. Zwei Frauen begeben sich auf die Suche nach diesen sagenumwobenen Figuren, die einst im Besitz Karls des Großen waren: Mireille, Novizin in einem französischen Kloster, und die junge Unternehmensberaterin Katherine in New York. Doch bei der Jagd nach der Lösung des Rätsels geraten sie unversehens in einen rasanten Strudel von Abenteuern und gefährlichen Verflechtungen. Eine großartige Mischung aus Thriller, Mystik und Kriminalroman.

Een jonge vrouw, die een aantal mysterieuze manuscripten erft waarop diverse personen jacht maken, ontdekt de samenhang tussen bepaalde aspecten van oude (bijbelse) geschiedenis, middeleeuwse legenden en huidige politiek.