Museum of stolen memories

Author: (German) Ralph Ischer
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: A suddenly resurrected stone sculpture roams through the dark exhibition halls of a museum; memories suddenly vanish from people's minds without a trace; various strange events keep occurring in Berlin. Twin siblings Jessica and Oliver return home from vacation, yet they have no recollection of their father, leaving only a void in their minds, while their father has also vanished without a trace. Up in the attic, the siblings discover their father's diary in a box. To their astonishment, they find that their night watchman father was once a renowned archaeologist and had served as the director of the Near Eastern Museum. From their father's notes, they also learn about a lost land of memory—Cassiniya—as well as the ancient Babylonian god of this mysterious world—Shehanu. To find their father, they devise a bold plan. But they soon realize that they are tracking a conspiracy that threatens all human memory. The Museum Stolen by Memory features a plot full of suspense, with one mystery following another. The book also delves into numerous world landmarks and Eastern and Western cultures. While satisfying readers with an exciting story, it also provides rich historical knowledge and an insight into the enduring human civilization. According to European critics, the book is as captivating as The Da Vinci Code.