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D. J. McIntosh

    D.J. McIntosh delves into historical mysteries and thrilling narratives, transporting readers on perilous journeys through ancient secrets and contemporary intrigues. Her writing is characterized by its erudition and precision, establishing her as a storyteller who masterfully blends intellectual depth with suspenseful plots. McIntosh explores themes that challenge the boundaries of knowledge and morality, employing a detailed style that immerses the reader in worlds fraught with danger and discovery. This makes her work compelling for those seeking intelligent and captivating reads.

    D. J. McIntosh
    The Witch of Babylon
    • 2011

      The Witch of Babylon

      • 399 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.1(131)Add rating

      Out of the searing heat and sand storms of Baghdad's infamous summer of 2003 comes a gripping tale rooted in ancient Mesopotamian lore and its little-known but profound significance for the world. John Madison is a Turkish-American art dealer raised by his much older brother Samuel, a respected Mesopotamian scholar. Caught between Samuel's obsession with saving a priceless relic looted from Iraq's National Museum and a deadly game of revenge staged by his childhood friend, John must solve a puzzle to find the link between a modern-day witch and an ancient one. Aided by Tomas, an archaeologist, and Ari, an Iraqi photojournalist - two men with their own secrets to hide - John races against time to decipher a Biblical prophecy that leads to the dark history behind the science of alchemy: Is the notion of turning lead into gold possible after all? Against his will, John returns to Iraq where a fabulous treasure trove awaits discovery and where the truth behind a famous story the world believes to be a myth is finally revealed.

      The Witch of Babylon