The Mystery of The Maltese Venus (The Martin Culver Adventure Series)

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 under 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?The 7th Novel in The Martin Culver Series.