One of History's Most Sacred Treasures . . . An Age-Old Secret Conspiracy . . . The Truth Must Be Revealed . . . The Brotherhood of the Holy Shroud is the explosive international bestseller that mixes fact and fiction to tell the riveting story of one of the world's most controversial relics, the Turin Shroud - believed by millions of the faithful to bear the likeness of Christ - and the desperate race to save it from those who will stop at nothing to possess its legendary power. A fire at the Cathedral of Turin and the discovery of a strangely mutilated body attract the attention of Italy's special Art Crimes Department. For the fire is only the latest in a troubling series of arson attacks and break-ins at the cathedral which houses the famous shroud. Department chief Marco Valoni leads a team of top investigators in a race to solve a crime certain to shock the world: someone is planning to steal the Holy Shroud. From the storm-rent skies over Calvary, through the glories of Byzantium and the intrigue and treachery of the Crusades, The Brotherhood of the Holy Shroud is a thrilling page-turner of the highest order - one that will challenge you to believe.
Andrew Hurley Book order (chronological)
Andrew Hurley's scholarship delves into urban and environmental history, with a particular focus on the 20th-century United States. His work explores the intricate relationships between human societies and their natural surroundings. Grounded in public history, Hurley's approach suggests a commitment to making historical understanding accessible to a broader audience. His research offers valuable insights into the shaping of modern urban and ecological landscapes.






- 2008
- 2008
The acclaimed autobiography of Fidel Castro, one of the towering political figures of our age, who dominated both Cuba and the world stage for over half a century. Here Castro tells his story in full for the first time, speaking openly about everything from his parents and earliest influences to his imprisonment, guerrilla war and the Cuban revolution and on to the Bay of Pigs, the missile crisis and his relationship with Che Guevara. He also remembers the people he knew, from John F. Kennedy to Ernest Hemingway. Whatever your views on Castro are, this is an essential record of an incredible life - and even more extraordinary times. 'Cubaphiles are all the richer for this book ... Castro's prodigious gifts are well displayed: his formidable erudition, steely discipline, epic curiosity and his astute grasp of history' Financial Times 'Castro's life has been extraordinary and he can tell a good story' Evening Standard
- 2002
Zoé Valdés, one of Cuba's most imaginative writers, presents a tale of spiritual and sexual awakening set against the oppressive backdrop of the Castro regime. Danae, trapped in the numbing routine of poverty-stricken Havana, reaches a breaking point and leaves her family without explanation. In search of her first love, she returns to the countryside of her youth, where she had been sent to work in the fields as a teenager under a sadistic overseer. It is here that she fell in love with Tierra Fortuna Munda, a campesino girl her age. The narrative immerses readers in the magic of Danae's late childhood, as inanimate objects like a wooden suitcase and an ancient ceiba tree recount the gritty, irreverent, and often tragic lives of young adults in the work camps. When Danae reunites with Tierra, their love is rekindled, yet their return to Havana tests not only their relationship but also impacts Danae's desperate family. The novel serves as a tribute to Cuba and its resilient spirit, exploring universal themes of love and loss through sensuous language that captures daily life in both urban and rural settings.
- 1999
One Nation Under Israel
- 309 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Former Under Scretary of State and Ambassador to the UN George Ball stated, "Practically every congressman and senator says his prayers to the AIPAC lobby... they have done an enormous job of corrupting the American democratic process." Andrew Hurley has done a masterful job in telling the story of Israel and the power of AIPAC over the U.S. Congress. This remarkable book was first published under the title Holocaust II, Saving Israel From Suicide as a public service at the end of a long, successful financial and law career. Arguably, US warring in the Middle East both through its own forces and through United Nations' actions, has only one lasting beneficiary--the state of Israel. Issrael's power has been magnified by the destruction of its neighbors. Andrew Hurley's thoroughly researched book explains why.
- 1987