{"product_id":"2026200011324-secondhand-the-mason-codex","title":"The Mason Codex","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition Thus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA race against time ignites in The Mason Codex, a gripping thriller by Jo Bannister in which an ancient manuscript becomes the deadly epicentre of an international conspiracy. Set against a backdrop of Mayan archaeology and shadowy modern intrigue, the novel thrusts its protagonist into a dangerous world where the secrets encoded in a priceless artefact are worth killing for — and where the line between scholar and survivor is razor thin.\n\nBannister, celebrated for her taut plotting and psychologically rich characterisation, constructs a narrative that moves with relentless momentum, weaving together the mysteries of a pre-Columbian civilisation with the cold ruthlessness of contemporary villainy. Her prose is precise and atmospheric, drawing the reader deep into a world where history is weaponised and trust is a luxury no one can afford. The Mason Codex stands as a testament to Bannister's command of suspense — a page-turner that leaves its final secrets tantalizingly close, yet always just out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49161041543387,"sku":"2026200011324-SECONDHAND","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/47ffae47-2fbd-47a5-8504-0c1fdfe32e5b.png?v=1787189594","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200011324-secondhand-the-mason-codex","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}