Ancient Suspense

The Romans invaded Britannia in AD 43 confident of victory. They swept through a divided and ill-equipped enemy, scattered across tough terrain. But one man was not prepared to surrender. Caratacus - quick-witted youngest son of a a tribal king - had been trained from birth to be a warrior of power and grit. Sent to be schooled by the Druids in his boyhood, his training meant that an already strong and cunning prince returned to his father's kingdom as a war machine.

The Wrath of Ra by Silas Thorne is a gripping paranormal fiction novel set in the mystical land of ancient Egypt. In this thrilling tale, Thorne masterfully weaves elements of supernatural suspense and historical adventure, creating a world where the ancient gods still hold sway over the lives of mortals. Follow the story of Daniel, a young boy haunted by a recurring nightmare of a massive, threatening wave that never crashes but looms ominously over his life. As he grows older, the nightmares become intertwined with his waking reality, leading him on a perilous journey to uncover the truth...

In seventh-century Ireland, then the light of reason in a darkening world, Fidelma - a religious, advocate of the Brehon courts and sister to the king of Muman - is an increasingly notable figure often called upon for her wisdom, legal knowledge, and devotion to the truth. While journeying with companion Eadulf to visit the new archbishop of Canterbury, their ship is blown badly off course, and the pair find themselves on the coast of modern Wales, in the kingdom of Dyfed.

In the first century, under Domitian's reign, strange and brutal goings on are nothing new in Rome. Flavia Albia, daughter of Marcus Didius Falco, has taken over her father's business as a private informer but she tries to shy away from the brutal, the complicated, and the political—because nothing good comes of any of them. Unfortunately, she's not very good at turning them down. This time a commission shows up on her doorstep—someone is staging brutal murders in some of the most beautiful buildings in Rome, each staging different.

A surprising twist brings Amy and Dan back to New England for their first mission on U.S. soil since the beginning of the Clue hunt. But being close to home is anything but a comfort. The siblings have learned that there's a mole in the Cahill organization.... And the traitor is one of their closest confidantes. However, this betrayal is overshadowed when Amy and Dan make an even more devastating discovery: the truth about the Vespers' real plan. Burdened with this terrifying information, Amy and Dan are forced to ask an impossible question: Is it more important to save the hostages...or stop the Vespers?

"If you are a fan of Jim Butcher and the Dresden Files, you will enjoy Mark Everett Stone's work." –Fantasy Book Review He has had many names, Frank Vickers, Fred Vaughn, Vince Fredricks, but this ancient immortal is better known as the monster who inspired Mary Shelly. Struggling to atone for past sins, he is forced by the Vatican to locate the infamous Book of Ur, an artifact so powerful it could usher in the Apocalypse. With agents Carter and Branch at his side, he takes on the great evils of the world in the quest to find the book while ruminating on a past filled with strife and ...

In the late autumn of AD 666, Fidelma of Cashel - an advocate of the Brehon courts, sister to the king of Cashel, and religieuse of the Celtic Church - is at a crossroads. Needing to reflect upon her commitment to the religious life and her relationship to the Saxon monk Eadulf, she leaves Eadulf behind and joins a small band sailing from Ireland on a pilgrimage to the shrine of St. James in modern-day Spain.

In the shadowed marble halls of Rome’s power, Sejunus Strabol Junius, the illegitimate son of a legendary Praetorian guard, is thrust into a deadly game of politics, deception, and honor. Torn between loyalty to the empire and the haunting legacy of his father, Sejunus navigates treacherous Senate intrigues, brutal gladiatorial spectacles, and the deadly purges of the Praetorian Guard. From the bustling streets of the Forum to secret tunnels beneath the Palatine Hill, The Praetorian Guardsman delivers a riveting tale of political conspiracy, forbidden alliances, and heart-stopping action....

In October of 667 A.D., Fidelma of Cashel - sister to the one of kings of Ireland, a religieuse of the Celtic Church, and an advocate of the Brehon courts - is struggling with her most challenging role yet, that of mother to her infant son Alchu. So it is with mixed feelings that she receives the summons from Abbot Brogan. There have been a series of shocking murders that have terrorized the villagers near the Abbey of Finbarr; three young girls have been violently slaughtered...

Free for Kindle Unlimited Readers 5 STAR REVIEWS★★★★★ Did the Knights Templar find the lost treasure and bring it to the New World? Read “The Ancients” and discover what really happened to the treasure and the Ark of the Covenant. It is the greatest mystery of all times. It is true and a fact of history that in 1909, the Phoenix Gazette published a story about a man named Kincaid who found a cave in the Grand Canyon. In the story, Kincaid claims that he found mummies, statues, and gold artifacts that were oriental or Egyptian in appearance. Kincaid advised he worked for the ...

🔥 Blade, True Blood and Underworld collide in this gritty, dystopian paranormal from NYT, USA TODAY, Amazon Top-15 and #1 Dark Fantasy bestsellers Tamara Rose Blodgett & Marata Eros. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Unputdownable from start to finish!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "...enthralling! A unique take on vampires..." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Awesome book!" 💥 Narah Adrienne is a bounty enforcer in a fractured future where justice is genetic—and monsters don’t always hide in shadows. She’s fast, lethal, and one kill away from quota—until the hunters turn on her...

Set in the years before the Battle of Hastings, the story follows the trials and tribulations of Aelfraed, a young boy who aspires to be a warrior. When his uncle, Aethelward, takes him to join the warriors of Harold Godwinson, his life is irrevocably changed. Fighting the Welsh brings him great honour and when he saves the life of Edward the Confessor, he becomes a man of great reputation. The novel culminates in the battle of Stamford Bridge when the Housecarls defeated the last of the Vikings, Harald Hadrada.

Samantha Moon figured her daughter's birthday would be nice and normal, not usher in a magical apocalypse. Amid the frequent chaos in her life, Sam has learned to take comfort in the boring moments. She's one of the few people who doesn't mind a long day in the office. So when Paxton's fourteenth birthday rolled around, she expected it would be cute, innocent and full of unicorn-themed stuff. An actual unicorn, though? Not so much. What's an immortal psychic vampire to do when a creature of fable decides to crash in their backyard? Sam has no idea. However, it soon becomes apparent that the...

From Kirk Mitchell comes a riveting suspense thriller in the tradition of Tony Hillerman and Joseph Wambaugh, featuring Bureau of Indian Affairs Criminal Investigator Emmett Quanah Parker and FBI Special Agent Anna Turnipseed, two Native American cops searching for justice between their heritage and the law.

Alexandria, 47 BC. For three centuries, the House of Ptolemy has governed the Kingdom of Egypt. Cleopatra – seventh of her name – rules from Alexandria, that beacon of commerce and learning that stands between the burning sands of the desert and the dark waters of the Middle Sea. But her realm is beset by ethnic rivalries, aristocratic feuds and courtly intrigues. The world is watching the young Queen, waiting for a misstep. And now her most trusted servant – her Eye – has been murdered and a vast shipment of newly minted coin stolen.

Ireland, AD 671. When a curious deputation of religieux arrive in Cashel, death follows close behind. Sister Fidelma and her companion, Eadulf, seem unable to stem the bloodshed. Is one of the deputation responsible? What was the Venerable Verax, the scholar from Rome, hiding? Was there an evil secret behind the austere Bishop Arwald? Indeed, what was the real reason behind Eadulf's brother Egric's unexpected appearance at Cashel - could he be the culprit?

A sweltering New York City summer. A crate that radiates an impossible, supernatural cold. For crypto-archaeologist Knox Wilder, it’s just another Tuesday—until he opens the box and finds the severed finger of a creature that shouldn't exist. The discovery, coupled with a desperate plea from a remote Himalayan monastery, launches Knox and his partner, the brilliant Dr. Rhea Mallory, on a perilous expedition into the high-altitude wilderness of Nepal. They seek the lost monastery of Gampo Nagpo, a place local guides refuse to speak of, a valley from which no one has ever returned. But ...

In mid-seventh-century Ireland, Sister Fidelma of Cashel-sister to the King of Muman, an advocate of Brehon Courts, and religieuse of the Celtic Church-returns hastily from a pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. James. The news that brings her back is that her companion and friend, the Saxon monk Brother Eadulf, is under arrest for a serious crime in the neighboring kingdom of Laigin. Riding furiously through hostile territory, she arrives only to find out she is too late.

A hidden map. A deadly conspiracy. A truth someone would kill to keep buried. Lucas Thorne thought he’d left the past behind. Professor Isobel Hart believed danger was no longer part of her world. But when a long-lost map tied to a forbidden history resurfaces, they’re pulled into a high-stakes mystery no one else is willing to solve. He’s a loner who doesn’t trust anyone. She lives by logic and historical fact. But this time, the evidence leads to more than dusty archives—it leads to enemies watching from the shadows, and a powerful faction willing to kill to guard the truth. As ...

A mysterious ceremony in an unknown location has triggered a catastrophic countdown that will climax in no less than the end of all life on Earth. But Jack and his team might be able to ward off the coming Armageddon if they can find the fabled Six Sacred Stones.