The Secret of the Catacomb
Katakombens hemmelighet
Deep beneath the streets of Rome, in a dark catacomb, 14-year-old Robert from Norway is searching for a way up and out. But all the corridors are similar, covered with skulls and mysterious symbols. Suddenly Robert spots fresh footprints. And they are not his own.
In The Secret of the Catacomb, Roman myths are woven together with the vikings’ plundering expeditions. Archaeological discoveries have fatal consequences, and Robert is often in mortal danger.
A group of fanatical monks pursue Robert back to Norway, where the ancient stave church of Borgund hides mysterious secrets.
The Secret of the Catacomb is book about history and archeology, mysticism and occultism, religion and fanaticism. And about the greatest puzzles of life – and death.
Winner of the ARK Children’s Book Prize 2013
‘Tom Egeland has written many thrillers for adults with themes taken from archaeology, history and the interpretation of history and signs. When he uses the same recipe in a gripping book for young readers, the result is highly successful …The Secret of the Catacomb is sure to be a direct hit with young readers.’
VG
