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The Codex (Codex, Bk 01)
The Codex - Codex, Bk 01
Author: Douglas Preston
"Greetings from the dead," declares Maxwell Broadbent on the videotape he left behind after his mysterious disappearance. A notorious treasure hunter and tomb robber, Broadbent accumulated over a half a billion dollars' worth of priceless art, gems, and artifacts before vanishing -- along with his entire collection -- from his mansion in New Mex...  more »
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PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780765346292
ISBN-10: 076534629X
Publication Date: 4/1/2005
Pages: 416
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  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 280 ratings
Publisher: Forge Books
Book Type: Paperback
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dixiebelle avatar reviewed The Codex (Codex, Bk 01) on + 3 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
from the back cover -
"Greetings from the dead" declares Maxwell Broadbent on the videotape he left behind after his mysterious disappearance. A notorious treasure hunter and tomb robber, Broadbent accumulated near a half a billion dollars' worth of art, gems and artifacts before vanishing...along with his entire collection ...from his mansion in New Mexico.
As a final challenge to his three sons, Broadbent has buried himself and his treasure somewhere in the world, hidden away like an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. The race is on. If they wish to claim their inheritance they must find their father's carefully concealed tomb.....but they aren't the only ones after it!


A friend at work gave me this book, and I thought it sounded "okay", then i started reading it and couldn't put it down. If you love action, this is the book for you. Great characters, the brother's don't get along at first, a love interest for one of the brothers, wonderful description of the location (don't want to give it away!) an evil bad guy. This book's got it all. I ended up having 5 other people read it in the office and we all agree it would make a GREAT movie!
reviewed The Codex (Codex, Bk 01) on + 21 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
A very exciting book. An archaeological thriller. Reminds one of Indiana Jones movies.
goddesslovingbookworm avatar reviewed The Codex (Codex, Bk 01) on + 170 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Fantastic read with unexpected twists and very well-written characters.
reviewed The Codex (Codex, Bk 01) on + 3 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The was one of Preston's better books. The story is well written and it leaves you wanting for more.
reviewed The Codex (Codex, Bk 01) on + 15 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Never finished it. Too Implausible even for a day dreamer like me.
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reviewed The Codex (Codex, Bk 01) on + 612 more book reviews
Extremely good. I picked this up because in the true narrative of Chasing the Thrill, it's mentioned that Douglas Preston loosely on Forrest Fenn. The Codex turned out to be much more engrossing than I expected. It has a jungle quest, a mixed up family, some half-Westerned Indians and of course a treasure hunt with several psychological twists - all good fun.
perryfran avatar reviewed The Codex (Codex, Bk 01) on + 1164 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this one! A great adventure taking a group of brothers to the Honduran jungle in search of their legacy that their father has hidden away in his tomb in an ancient Mayan temple. Of course there is a very wicked bad guy to deal with who is also after the loot. And among the treasure is an ancient Mayan codex that could contain cures or remedies for many of today's illnesses. Great adventure Indiana Jones style! I have several Preston/Child books on my bookshelf that I haven't read yet - I need to get to them soon!
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Enjoyed it. I think Douglas Preston could write an interesting dictionary.


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