Stephen Desberg is a Belgian comic writer whose works have achieved significant popularity. His ability to craft compelling narratives and characters has established him as a prominent creator in the genre. His writing often delves into intricate human relationships and moral complexities.
Featuring thrilling car chases and a backdrop of intrigue, this action-adventure collection introduces readers to John Tiffany, a character who embodies the excitement of international spy tales. With captivating plots and alluring characters, it promises to deliver the adrenaline rush that fans crave.
The search for the Scorpion's father leads to a tense confrontation with a scarred man who claims to have the answers. As Armando follows him, the Pope grapples with the fallout from his monks' losses, resorting to drastic actions. The narrative unfolds with a web of old and new enemies, revealing deep conspiracies and lies that have persisted for centuries. As the truth emerges, it disrupts established certainties and results in a deadly climax, intertwining the fates of all involved.
The story unfolds amidst a gripping reign of terror in Rome, where the Pope's warrior monks are systematically eliminated or abandon their cause. Trebaldi, sensing impending defeat, resorts to hiring top assassins to eliminate his foes. As key female characters assert their choices, an old adversary resurfaces, potentially revealing long-hidden truths about the Scorpion. The narrative explores themes of betrayal, destiny, and the quest for truth against a backdrop of danger and intrigue.
The IRS is on the frontlines of a new kind of war...
A shadow from his past stalks the Scorpion--but is it from an angel... or a devil?
The investigation unfolds as Larry B. Max, an IRS specialist, delves into two unrelated murders spanning France and California. A cryptic message leads him to Silicia at 10 am on Ocean Drive, prompting a quest for answers. Complicating his efforts is a mysterious young woman who appears to be outpacing him, systematically eliminating clues. The intertwining of crime and intrigue sets the stage for a gripping pursuit as Max seeks to unravel the truth.
The story follows Max, an I.R.$. agent, as he delves into the shadowy operations of Silicia, Inc., which conceals the activities of a lethal assassin. With contracts worth $2.5 million, the assassin's deadly efficiency leaves a path of chaos and corruption. As Max narrows in on his target, he uncovers the vastness of her criminal network, leading to a shocking and personal confrontation that complicates his investigation.
Larry B. Max, a specialist from a lesser-known division of the I.R.S., employs advanced technology to investigate a vast drug operation connecting Mexico and the U.S. As he delves deeper, he uncovers the intricate financial and logistical networks behind the trade. The narrative explores the complex interplay between legality and employment, questioning the moral implications of prosperity in a world where crime and commerce often intersect.
Larry B. Max is an unusual specialist from a little-known branch of the Internal Revenue Service, the all-powerful tax-collecting agency of the United States. Reading into tax-evasion and money-laundering rings the way a virtuoso pianist would read a sheet of Mozart, Max has every technological method at his disposal to find links between high finance and high crime. In this first album, he must look into a particularly delicate file belonging to a rich Jewish-American, known for his involvement in recovering items that were confiscated by the Nazis. Dissecting this billionaire's accounts, Max embarks on a dangerous journey to find the mysterious origins of the man's immense fortune..
The Scorpion must now find Peter's Cross-and with it, the treasure of the knights templar.