David Roberts Presents
Nota Bene
When an archaeologist disappears after uncovering a priceless artifact, a private investigator must navigate the shadowy world of art smuggling, organized crime, and lost civilizations. From the streets of Malta to the deserts of Tunisia, history hides a dangerous truth.
Echoes of the Past
Get on a pulse-pounding journey through ancient secrets, modern deception, and murder mystery.
Chapter 1
A barren road to Trieste, a desperate plea from Liz Black, and a missing archaeologist. Brown takes on the case, unaware of the darkness that awaits. So I just call you Brown? Do you have a first name?
Chapter 2
The scent of bleach, a shattered face, and a room ransacked in a frenzy. Martin is dead, and Brown steps into a world of secrets and lies. The naked body sprawled across the bed was Trevor Martin. He had been shot in the head.
Chapter 3
The archaeologist’s last journey is scrutinized. The Tunisia Museum of Operations, and his obsession with the goddess figurine. Something went down in Tunis. It was dark. What is the connection?
Chapter 1
A barren road to Trieste, a desperate plea from Liz Black, and a missing archaeologist. Brown takes on the case, unaware of the darkness that awaits. So I just call you Brown? Do you have a first name?
Chapter 2
The scent of bleach, a shattered face, and a room ransacked in a frenzy. Martin is dead, and Brown steps into a world of secrets and lies. The naked body sprawled across the bed was Trevor Martin. He had been shot in the head.
Chapter 3
The archaeologist’s last journey is scrutinized. The Tunisia Museum of Operations, and his obsession with the goddess figurine. Something went down in Tunis. It was dark. The power went out in our area. The next morning, they found him. Dead.
David Roberts
David Roberts’s passion for storytelling is fueled by his extensive travels and research into archaeology, art history, and the complex web of the antiquities trade. His works reflect a fascination with the past and present, where relics of bygone eras hold secrets that can alter the course of history…
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NOTA BENE
When renowned archaeologist Trevor Martin vanishes after examining an ancient artifact, a private investigator is hired to track him down. But the search takes a deadly turn when Martin is found brutally murdered in a Valletta hotel room. His death sets off a chain of events that pulls the investigator into a shadowy world of art smuggling, lost civilizations, and dangerous men who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.
From the windswept deserts of Tunisia to the narrow alleys of Malta, the novel unfolds like a puzzle—each revelation more unsettling than the last. At its heart lies an enigmatic artifact: a black goddess idol carved centuries ago, its true significance buried beneath layers of deception and greed…
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Get on a pulse-pounding journey through ancient secrets, modern deception, and murder mystery.
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Chapter 1
A barren road to Trieste, a desperate plea from Liz Black, and a missing archaeologist. Brown takes on the case, unaware of the darkness that awaits. So I just call you Brown? Do you have a first name?
Chapter 2
The scent of bleach, a shattered face, and a room ransacked in a frenzy. Martin is dead, and Brown steps into a world of secrets and lies. The naked body sprawled across the bed was Trevor Martin. He had been shot in the head.
Chapter 3
The archaeologist’s last journey is scrutinized. The Tunisia Museum of Operations, and his obsession with the goddess figurine. Something went down in Tunis. It was dark. The power went out in our area. The next morning, they found him. Dead.
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