Bøger af William Diebold

This is a sequel to " Valley of the Queen " for thousands of years the earth has held a secret left by an ancient civilization that promises unlimited prosperity and power for whomever finds it. The secret remained hidden until recently. A professor of archeological studies discovers a link to that secret and it leads him to the ancient Siem Kulea valley where Jack and Mai have settled. The peace of their valley is tested as evil adversaries seek the power of the secret which is kept behind a magnificent and mysterious door hidden below the White Palace. The means to open that door, the omate door handle, was purposely hidden in three parts around the world by the ancients when they left earth to return to their home world. The door was never intended to be opened again because of the immense power within. Thus, it becomes a surprising and thrilling contest as adversaries search around the world to see who finds the answer first in this all-or-nothing contest between the forces of good and evil.

"This adventure tale delivers a strong cast of unusual characters whose lives intersect in Chicago and take them across the Pacific to Vietnam and Cambodia. Weaving together ancient Southeast Asian legend, American military involvement in Vietnam, and Chicago entrepreneurship in the late eighties, the scope is ambitious and the result rewarding. Intelligent female and male leads must trust each other as they pursue a lost treasure and a medieval culture to which their newest friend is the royal heir. Sexy and suspenseful, I can't wait for the sequel." D. Mercer"If you are looking for action and adventure, danger and romance, this book is for you. I was especially stricken by the beautiful word pictures which made me feel as though I were really there with the characters, whether in the jungles of Vietnam or wending my way throught the concrete jungle of Chicago. This literature is well worth your time and be prepared for a heart pumping experience!"S. Reynolds

The Champa people are descended from a time before recorded history. They were last together as a nation one thousand years ago when they were overrun by the invading Viets and scattered around Southeast Asia. Legend has it they buried a fabulous treasure, the remaining wealth of the Champa Kingdom as they fled. We are introduced to the main character, Mai Sambath as she begins her career in Chicago. She is a former child refugee from Vietnam who is aware that she is somehow different from everyone else and firmly believes there is something important she is destined to do with her life. Jack is a photographer in Chicago. He and Mai fall in love from the moment they first meet. They live happily together in Chicago as each enjoys great success in their chosen careers. But all that changes in an instant and Jack could never have imagined the extraordinary and life-changing journey ahead for them. Among other unexpected surprises, they are confronted with the possibility that she is the lost queen of the Champa people who is sought after by an evil despot who seeks to rule Southeast Asia."If your wife, Mai, is really the heir to the old kingdom," continued Vega, "the people may very well rally to her, and that would make her very valuable to Minh. In fact, Jack, that would at this time make her the most important woman in Southeast Asia, wanted by Colonel Minh, the Champa people, and the Vietnamese, all for very different reasons."What will Mai do when she discovers this despot is actually the one who killed her parents and left her an orphan? How are Mai and Jack involved in the possible discovery of the Champa treasure? What will Jack do to save her when one day he finds Mai missing? These are only a few of the many wonderful twists and turns in this page-turning narrative.

This is a sequel to " Valley of the Queen " for thousands of years the earth has held a secret left by an ancient civilization that promises unlimited prosperity and power for whomever finds it. The secret remained hidden until recently. A professor of archeological studies discovers a link to that secret and it leads him to the ancient Siem Kulea valley where Jack and Mai have settled. The peace of their valley is tested as evil adversaries seek the power of the secret which is kept behind a magnificent and mysterious door hidden below the White Palace. The means to open that door, the omate door handle, was purposely hidden in three parts around the world by the ancients when they left earth to return to their home world. The door was never intended to be opened again because of the immense power within. Thus, it becomes a surprising and thrilling contest as adversaries search around the world to see who finds the answer first in this all-or-nothing contest between the forces of good and evil.

Hollywood Book ReviewAs a young Vietnamese orphan, Mai Sambath was forced to flee Vietnam at the end ofthe war. Now as she moves to Chicago, she finds employment as a producer withCatherine Marsh, a well known television journalist. Catherine and Mai become quickfriends and Mai even meets the man of her dreams, the advertising photographer, JackLargent. Catherine soon becomes obsessed with an intriguing story involving an Asiandespot. She believes this ruler stole a treasure buried by a legendary ancient queen.Together the three friends travel to Vietnam and pursue the story. The trip has adifferent meaning for Mai; she seeks to find revenge for the death of her parents. Theefforts of both women take the group on an amazing adventure. No one could imaginewhat would come of their trip.Valley of the Queen has all the elements to make this novel an outstanding story. Theauthor weaves history, war, romance, strong character development, treasure hunt, andso much more together in a way which keeps the reader wanting more. From themoment the book begins, readers will find themselves on a roller coaster ride ofanticipation and exhilaration as the story progresses. This is not a story that can bepredicted and will leave the reader at the edge of their seat anxiously waiting to seewhat will happen next.Author William Diebold gives us something most readers crave, a compelling tale withrelatable characters having depth and strong background stories. Each of thecharacters have something which makes readers want to know more about them, andnot just their stories together - but individually. It is very evident that Diebold spent timedoing research on this subject before creating this stunning piece of fiction. While thereare elements of history in the novel, it doesn't read like historical fiction or historicalre-telling.If you are a reader of thrilling tales, action, adventure, treasure hunting, romance, andfamily history, then this is the book for you. It has so much content to it that makes it acompelling novel. I would honestly recommend it to any book lover regardless of theirpreferred genre.

This book provides an introduction to early medieval art, both the images themselves and the methods used to study them, focusing on the relationship of word and image, a relationship that was central in northern Europe and the Mediterranean from about 600 to about 1050.

"This up-to-date, reliable introductory account and interpretation of early medieval art combines art, history, and ideas from around 600 to 1050. Diebold describes diversity and complexity of early me"