<DIV><B>An international bestseller certain to appeal to fans of <I>The Last Templar</I>?the thrilling first book in a sweeping medieval trilogy</B><br><BR> On the eve of the last Crusade, two men?s destinies will come together as two great civilizations go to war. Amidst conspiracy and intrigue in Europe, Will Campbell, a young knight, risks his life to recover the stolen Book of the Grail. Hidden within its pages are the heretical plans of a secret society within the Knights Templar. Meanwhile, the former slave Baybars Bundukdari and his army have taken over Egypt and Syria, and are planning a new Holy War to bring the Crusaders to their knees.<br><BR> With breathtaking battle scenes, memorable characters, and a riveting mystery at its center, <I>Brethren</I> (being published simultaneously with book two, <I>Crusade</I>, in hardcover) is a heart-stopping historical drama that brings the Middle Ages vividly to life.<BR><BR></DIV>