The Witch of Babylon

Book One In The Mesopotamian Trilogy

By D J Mcintosh | Publisher: Penguin Canada

About the book

John Madison is a Turkish-American art dealer raised by his much older brother Samuel, a respected Mesopotamian scholar. Caught between Samuel's obsession with saving a priceless relic looted from Iraq's National Museum and a deadly game of revenge staged by his childhood friend, John must solve a puzzle to find the link between a modern-day witch and an ancient one. Aided by an archaeologist and an Iraqi photojournalist, he races against time to decipher a Biblical prophecy that leads to the dark history behind the science of alchemy.

John's quest unearths a fabulous treasure trove and the truth behind a famous story long believed to be a myth.

Editions of The Witch of Babylon

Paperback
ISBN 9780143175728
Paperback
ISBN 9780143175735
EBook
ISBN 9780143180609
EBook
ISBN 9780143185024

Read an Excerpt

John Madison is a Turkish-American art dealer raised by his much older brother Samuel, a respected Mesopotamian scholar. Caught between Samuel's obsession with saving a priceless relic looted from Iraq's National Museum and a deadly game of revenge staged by his childhood friend, John must solve a puzzle to find the link between a modern-day witch and an ancient one. Aided by an archaeologist and an Iraqi photojournalist, he races against time to decipher a Biblical prophecy that leads to the dark history behind the science of alchemy.

John's quest unearths a fabulous treasure trove and the truth behind a famous story long believed to be a myth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Witch of Babylon about?

John Madison is a Turkish-American art dealer raised by his much older brother Samuel, a respected Mesopotamian scholar. Caught between Samuel's obsession with saving a priceless relic looted from Iraq's National Museum and a deadly game of revenge staged by his childhood friend, John must solve a puzzle to find the link between a modern-day witch and an ancient one. Aided by an archaeologist and an Iraqi photojournalist, he races against time to decipher a Biblical prophecy that leads to the dark history behind the science of alchemy.

John's quest unearths a fabulous treasure trove and the truth behind a famous story long believed to be a myth.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Witch of Babylon?

Fiction > Traditional or cultural fiction and true stories, tales and retellings

Where can I read a sample of The Witch of Babylon?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780143175728

Is The Witch of Babylon part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series The Mesopotamian Trilogy

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Witch of Babylon?

D J Mcintosh

Who is the Publisher of the book The Witch of Babylon?

Penguin Canada

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Witch of Babylon is available as paperback(ISBN 9780143175728) and paperback(ISBN 9780143175735) and ebook(ISBN 9780143180609) and ebook(ISBN 9780143185024)

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