Ancient Suspense

3 BC. Two wild Germanic brothers, Armin and Wulf, are held hostage in Rome to keep their father from rebelling against the Empire. As the years pass, they are moulded into ideal soldiers: brave, disciplined, ruthless. Attributes that are to be tested when a conspiracy arises, threatening their emperor and the Empire’s future.... As serving Roman soldiers, the brothers are separated at opposite ends of the Empire, each proving their bloody might on the battlefield.

A hidden artifact. A deadly conspiracy. A past that won’t stay buried. Lucas Thorne never expected to be pulled back into the shadows. But when a mysterious artifact linked to his forgotten past surfaces, he and Professor Isobel Hart are thrust into a dangerous web of secret societies and ancient secrets. What begins as a plea for help quickly unravels into a high-stakes conspiracy with global implications. As Lucas confronts ghosts from a world he tried to leave behind, Isobel follows the trail of her father’s disappearance—one that leads deep into the heart of a powerful faction ...

First in a series. A mummy named Isis is taken to a hospital for a non-invasive imaging scan… so begins a mystery and a string of deaths. An ancient cycle unfolds in modern day London - and a search for eternal love. Can Jennefer, a young trainee museum curator and Jon, a police antiquities unit detective, stop the killings in time before a terrible culmination of events? (Formerly The Isis Mummy) "A gem" - Goodreads Followed by 'The OBELISK Prophecy', 'The Egyptian Crocodile Queen' and 'The Egyptian Murder Wrap Mystery'

An island veiled in mystery. A past shrouded in secrets. Trevor Benton thought he could escape the chaos of his high-stakes business empire by retreating to a secluded cabin deep in the Maine woods. Left to him by his late wife, Valarie, the mysterious island promised solitude, clarity, and perhaps answers to the secrets she kept hidden. But some secrets are meant to stay buried. What begins as a peaceful getaway soon unravels into a chilling descent into darkness. The locals avoid the Island of Stone for a reason: its history whispers of tragedy, its shadows move too freely, and its winds ...

Fame is never what it seems. Deception, lies and death follow in her footsteps. War thrusts Secundus into the public eye - a fame that he does not want. And then when the famous Gaius Scavolo is implicated in a scam at the Temple of Jupiter it soon becomes clear that someone is plotting against the Merenda family. Loose lips lead to death as gossip and scandal follow our hero and an old flame comes to his door. With his ever-increasing role within the politics of the City, Secundus must make a choice - the life of a priest or to disappear into obscurity. And whilst he dithers and waits to ...

In Guardians of the Lost Depths, scientist Isabella Martinez and guardian Nikolaos Stavros uncover ancient ruins—and a dangerous attraction. As myth collides with science and enemies close in, they must work together to protect a power hidden beneath the sea. But can their love survive secrets buried deeper than treasure?

In 48 BC the Roman generals Caesar and Pompey are engaged ina battle to rule the world. As Pompey plots a reckless stand on the banks ofthe Nile, Gordianus the Finder - who has brought his dying wife, Bethesda, to the Nile seeking a cure from its sacred waters - finds himself suddenly at the heart of a series of treacherous and history-altering events. While Caesar and Cleopatra embark on a legendary romance, Egypt remains ravaged by the brutal contest between the queen and her brother, King Ptolemy.

Ancient Egypt holds many mysteries. Thousands of years of wealth and knowledge are buried within its borders. Travel with us as we revisit the days of Ramesses the Great. Your tour guide – who better qualified to lead us than Dr. Andrew Rogers and Dr. Kathleen McGregor. But, be forewarned! You must be prepared to dodge bullets, rescue beautiful damsels, and find the greatest treasures of all Egypt while holding onto your dearest friends. Sounds too easy? Throw in a few mysterious monks and a host of frightening mummies while dangling a stash of gold that rivals Fort Knox. Think you can ...

Written by a Police Detective who has been there, done that, walked the beat and has witnessed the worse of the worst! Who killed Antonio Russo and why? Detective James Pierce is determined to find out. But as he digs deeper, he uncovers deadly secrets, ruthless enemies, and a truth worth killing for. In the heart of Rome, where ancient secrets and modern ambitions collide, a string of brutal murders sends shockwaves through the Eternal City. The victims—artists, historians, archaeologists, and politicians—are found alongside cryptic relics and the sinister sigil of the Custodes ...

Theodosia Throckmorton is in a fix. Allowed to attend a reception given by one of the directors of her parents museum, she stumbles across Mr. Tetley of the British Museum in most unusual circumstances! Since Theo has last seen him in a showdown in an ancient Egyptian tomb, his reappearance could mean only one thing: the Serpents of Chaos are back.

From the author of the “engrossing historical epic” (Booklist) The Scribe of Siena comes a thrilling tale set in the crumbling city of Mystras, Greece, in which a scientist’s vacation with her young son quickly turns into a fight for their lives after they cross paths with a man out of time.

This time travel suspense story will bring you along for a wild ride. When young classicist Peter Shelton was hired by the Nehring Project, he assumed they were going to use his skills in historical research. When he learned they were preparing for a trip to Third Century Roman Italy, he was both repulsed and attracted. This meant that the Nehring Project was involved in time travel and time travel was obviously nonsense, but, at the same time, what red-blooded classicist would not jump at the possibility of actually going to the Roman Empire? Then Shelton learned that the head of the ...

The Macedonian is based on the early life of Philip II, King of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great and perhaps the greatest military genius of the ancient world. Born a minor prince of the royal house, he survives the intrigues of a family in which treachery and murder are almost a tradition. A brilliant commander while still in his teens, he becomes king when his brother, King Perdikkas, and half the Macedonian army are massacred and his country is on the brink of ruin.

Before Julius Caesar ruled Rome, his uncle Gaius Marius was the most powerful man in the eternal city. Once a provincial nobody with a ruined family, Marius only had one way to power: the sword. Years later, he writes to his protege Quintus Sertorius, explaining to him how he rose through the ranks of the Roman legion to become the most powerful man in the Republic. He wants to encourage and inspire the young man but gets lost in the retelling of his first experience of war, love, and killing.

Calypso Violante needs some help the damned shifting has gotten out of hand. Marcus brings in a shifter to help train her in the fine art of shifting at will while Marcus piles another quest on her. Retrieve a special crown. A what? That’s right. Some sort of crown. Now she has to sneak into the lair of a super-vampire? How does one even begin to do that? Maybe while dressed in a sexy ballgown that has secret compartments for her blades? Maybe. Until she gets busted that is. Then when the proverbial sh— Well, you know, when it hits the fan, she’s got to battle her way out of a vampire...

Survive the betrayal. Ignite the passion. Unleash the beast. Reap the dark. Welcome to my world—a world where trust is a double-edged sword and love can ignite the fiercest flames. My name is Calypso Violante. Former federal agent and dud. Dud. What the supernatural world calls regular humans. Those with no preternatural abilities. Former dud. That’s right. Now, I'm a panther shifter and a survivor. Shot by my traitorous partner, Nate, I'm left with a physical scar that runs as deep as the betrayal. But when Dominic, a brooding fire mage with secrets of his own, saves me, I find myself ...

A plane crash in the Amazon jungle. A desperate struggle for survival. A hidden Inca treasure. Ruthless grave robbers. Ecuador. A dream holiday turns into a nightmare when two men are stranded in the Amazon rain forest after a plane crash. With no hope of being rescued, they decide that their only chance of survival is to find their way back to civilization. And so they set off on a daring journey, struggling through the dense underbrush, totally unprepared for the dangers that lie ahead. When they stumble upon some ancient ruins where fabulous treasures might be hidden, it all goes wrong ...

The whispered death bed confession of a dying Pharaoh discloses a mystery that stays hidden for more than two millennia only to surface in connection with a mysterious artifact delivered to the Fritcher Museum of Art in Ft. Lauderdale. The action begins, and only the CEO, Rebecca Quinto, can unravel a puzzle in which the lives of millions balance on a razor’s edge of greed, power, and extermination. Intelligent, witty, and brave, Rebecca gathers her coterie of colleagues and friends to confront the nefarious supremacies that lust for possession of The Lost Museum.

Winter, 670 AD. King Colg has invited the leading nobles and chieftains of his kingdom to a feast day. Fidelma and her companion Eadulf are finally home for an extended stay, and have promised their son, Alch, that they'll be able to spend some time together after months of being on the road, investigating crimes. Fidelma and Eadulf are enjoying the feast when it is interrupted by the entrance of a religieux, who claims he has an important message for the King.

It's been two years since Emily and Jess Volnik visited ancient Castle Keep in Scotland and made the acquaintance of the Boggart, a mischievous shape-shifting spirit who has lived in the castle for centuries. Now they've returned for another Scottish adventure, joining their old friend Tommy and Mr. Maconochie, the new owner of Castle keep, on a trip to Loch Ness, where a new expedition is determined to find the fabled monster. Of course, the fun-loving Boggart comes along for the ride, and wherever the Boggart goes, things are bound to get lively. But this time the Boggart has a serious mission....