The Cipher Author:Alex Gordon "People never paid much attention to Philip Hoag. An archeologist,he barely made a living as a university teacher of ancient history. Suddenly, a mysterious Middle Eastern importer puts a fantastic price on one of his most obscure abilities. . . And then comes the chilling message from the importer's beautiful niece." Basis of ARABESQUE with ... more »Sophia Loren and Gregory Peck.« less