What could be safer than Ol' Saint Nick?The Third Dan Kotler NovellaFor over a century, the bones of Saint Nicholas—reputed source of miraculous healing—have drawn pilgrims and tourists to Italy's Basilica di San Nicola. But when the sacred relics are brazenly stolen in broad daylight, the Italian government turns to the FBI's Historic Crimes task force for help.Archaeologist and FBI consultant Dr. Dan Kotler teams up with his partner, Special Agent Roland Denzel, in a desperate race to recover the bones and return them to the Basilica. No guns. No jurisdiction. No backup.Trapped in a high-stakes chase involving ruthless thieves, Kotler and Denzel will need more than skill—they'll need a Christmas miracle to survive.A fast-paced Christmas archaeological thriller and perfect holiday read for fans of relic heists, ancient mysteries, and the Dan Kotler series. "e;J. Kevin Tumlinson's thrillers are a throat-clutching ride. If you love historical mysteries crafted with action and adventure, don't miss [Tumlinson's books]!"e;— James Rollins, #1 New York Times Bestseller of Arkangel"e;With the pacing of a blockbuster and the depth of literary fiction, Kevin Tumlinson crafts stories that are both intellectually engaging and impossible to put down—prepare to lose sleep."e;— J.D. Barker, New York Times Bestselling Author"e;Where [Tumlinson's work] excels most is its cross-genre appeal. All of these disparate elements shouldn't work together, but they do, and a big reason is that this novel is just so damn fun."e;— Jeff Daugherty, BookTrib
