An international bestseller certain to appeal to fans of "The Last Templar"athe thrilling first book in a sweeping medieval trilogy On the eve of the last Crusade, two menas 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. With breathtaking battle scenes, memorable characters, and a riveting mystery at its center, "Brethren" (being published simultaneously with book two, "Crusade," in hardcover) is a heart-stopping historical drama that brings the Middle Ages vividly to life.