The Black Sun
James Twining
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The Black Sun
Published
2012
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Pages
592
ISBN-13
9780007389575
Description
It is a secret that has been hidden for more than a half-century. The clues have been scattered across the globe. Now someone has begun to piece them together. And the future of the world depends on their being stopped in time.In Maryland, a vicious gang breaks into the National Cryptologic Museum and steals a Nazi Enigma machine. In a London hospital, an Auschwitz survivor is murdered in his bed, his killers making off with a macabre trophy: the old man's severed left arm. In Prague, a seemingly worthless painting is stolen from a synagogue.Three cities. Three thefts.Could there possibly be a connection?Former art thief Tom Kirk certainly sees no reason to link the crimes when he is first asked to investigate. But when the stolen painting turns up alongside the amputated arm, he realizes that he has uncovered an elaborate trail of clues laid down in the dying days of the Third Reich by a secret order of SS knights. Clues leading to a fabled treasure lost in the ashes of war that is the key to a deadly game where the ultimate prize is life itself—Tom's included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Black Sun?
This edition of The Black Sun has approximately 592 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Black Sun?
For most readers, The Black Sun typically takes between 12h 20m and 8h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 148,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 20 days • Estimated word count: 148,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Black Sun?
The estimated word count for The Black Sun is approximately 148,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Black Sun?
The Black Sun was written by James Twining.
When was The Black Sun published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.