Treasure of Babylon (An Avalon Adventure Book 2) by Rob Jones

Author:Rob Jones [Jones, Rob]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-03-12T04:00:00+00:00

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Selena Moore walked beside her father as Hagen led them through the complex toward his study on the upper levels. It was a strange place – half home and half medical research facility. Walls and floors were white, with clean lines and vaguely smelling of disinfectant, but black and white pictures of the Norwegian wilderness hung on the walls, and she even spotted a vase of roses on a table beside an elevator. Imagining Hagen rattling around such a place on his own in the middle of the Scandinavian winter made her skin crawl, especially when she thought about the mysterious Dr Korhonen.

For a time, the only sound was their footsteps on the shining white tiles as they marched through the labyrinth that was Hagen’s home, but then the Norwegian recluse turned to them and spoke.

“You could be part of the new empire,” he said. “Both of you. Going forward into such a brave new world I will need intelligent, educated people just like you to work with me on my projects. I have spent thirty years searching for the Ark, and you are both world-renowned in your field – why not join me?”

“I’d rather drown in a swamp,” Atticus said, the disgust palpable in his words.

Hagen turned to Selena. “And you? Would you rather drown in a swamp like your ignorant father or help me build a better new world?”

“My father is a brilliant scholar and brave man,” she said defiantly. “You are pond slime.” She crossed her arms over her chest and took a step toward Atticus. “There is your answer.”

Hagen nodded his head, a scowl forming on his creased face. “Very well, then you have made your choice. You will still help me find what I want, and then you will be executed. The level of assistance you offer me will determine the manner and speed of your death. Help me get what I want without hindrance and you will be killed quickly and painlessly, deceive me and I will make sure your deaths last weeks. Perhaps I’ll let Dr Korhonen introduce you to some of his experiments in the lower lab.”

Selena took a step closer to her father. “You’re despicable, Hagen.”

“I’m rich and powerful and I always get what I want. I advise you now – both of you – do not anger me any further.”

Selena was still struggling to believe that men like Tor Hagen could even exist in the world. He was a lethal mix of narcissism and egomania and the truth was he terrified her even more than Rakesh Madan and his insane pursuit of Shambhala. The fact he had toiled for over thirty years on his project to locate the Ark told her all she needed to know about his drive and determination, but there was much more about the man she wasn't sure she even wanted to know – starting with just what the hell Dr Korhonen was doing in the basement laboratory.

“Come on, Lena,” Atticus said at last. “We’d better get on with it and give him what he wants.

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