The Mystery of the Maltese Venus
Martin Culver and his team become the last line of defense in a world reeling from near-total destruction. A power-hungry madman forces the globe to kneel before his unprecedented domination, while the CIA, without a Director, is powerless to assist. Landing in Malta during the mysterious Venus Festival, Culver witnesses a descent into unholy anarchy when the age-old celebration kindles conflicting loyalties. Black market auctions mask appalling secrets, threatening ancient objects of classical beauty under their sinister menace. From Malta's idyllic beaches to its underground temples, there is no safe quarter to be found. Pursued by Interpol, Culver must confront an elite conspiracy to survive, forced to choose between priceless artifacts and innocent lives. Will the sands of time run out before the reigning architect of evil can be brought under control?
About Malcom Massey (Melbourne, Florida Author)
Malcom Massey writes "The Martin Culver Series", international action thrillers bringing to life the author's experiences living in Central and South America, as well as his interests in history, archaeology and travel. The main character, Martin Culver, is an author-turned-adventurer who becomes unavoidably drawn into one dangerous exploit after another.
Culver's passion to repatriate stolen historical artifacts leads him to establish the International Antiquities Foundation (IAF), but the archaeological black market has deep roots, with shadowy players on both sides of the fence who do not abide any interference and play for keeps. As Culver digs deeper, learning who to trust is lesson one. What follows will test every fiber of his character.
Malcom grew up devouring stories of ancient cultures and lost treasures. Raised in Virginia, Malcom has lived in Costa Rica and Bolivia, and has traveled throughout South America and the Caribbean, including Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic and the Virgin Islands. After living and writing for 16 months in the Yucatan, Malcom returned to the United States, where he still lives and writes near the coast.
