The Crooked Cross
Description:
This audiobook presentation features "The Crooked Cross" by Charles J. Dutton, narrated by Yoganandh T.
During his summer visit to his friend Carter, Bartley decides to send Pelt ahead to a small town in New York. Pelt, along with Carter and their mutual acquaintance from Scotland Yard, Ranville, is set to attend a dinner hosted by Professor Warren and an anthropologist. However, their plans take a dark turn when they discover Warren's lifeless body inside his locked residence, preventing the gathering from occurring.
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Plot summary (can contain spoilers!):
In "The Crooked Cross," the narrative unfolds in a tumultuous historical setting, exploring the intricacies of power, betrayal, and the search for identity against the backdrop of a world increasingly defined by conflict. The protagonist, a young man named Lukas, grapples with the legacy of his family as he becomes entangled in a conspiracy that spans multiple nations. As the story unfolds, Lukas discovers that his family is not who they seem, leading him on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind a symbol known as the Crooked Cross, which ties his ancestry to a nefarious past.
Throughout his journey, Lukas forms alliances with unexpected allies, including a determined journalist and a disillusioned soldier. Together, they unearth dark secrets hidden within political circles and unmask a shadowy organization intent on manipulating events for their gain. As the stakes rise, Lukas must confront his own beliefs and the morality of his choices, pushing him to redefine what loyalty and courage truly mean in a world where trust is a rare commodity.
As the narrative builds toward a tense climax, Lukas faces a critical crossroad: to accept the legacy of violence and betrayal or to forge a new path that could alter the course of history. The web of intrigue tightens around him, culminating in a breathtaking confrontation that tests not only his physical strength but also his emotional resolve. "The Crooked Cross" ultimately poses profound questions about identity, heritage, and the cost of truth in a fractured world.