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Darwin Lacroix is determined to restore his family’s honor. Once mocked for their claims of Roman treasure hidden in the icy north, new evidence—a diamond cache in Iceland—has reignited his quest. Racing to Reykjavik, Darwin discovers he’s not the only one after the prize. A ruthless cartel will stop at nothing to claim the fortune, turning his mission into a high-stakes contest for survival. Joined by a fiery volcanologist and a dubious diamond expert, Darwin must navigate deadly traps, treacherous allies, and the unforgiving depths of the Earth. As tensions rise and danger closes in, Darwin faces the ultimate gamble: risk it all for history—or lose everything to the shadows pursuing him.

The greatest want of mankind is immortality. When a historian is murdered over an ancient text and an archaeologist vanishes without a trace, former government agent Sean Wyatt is thrust into a race against time. The missing archaeologist isn’t just any colleague—it’s Sean’s best friend. As Sean delves deeper, he uncovers a 4,000-year-old mystery hidden in the southeastern United States, a secret that could unleash a pandemic unlike anything the world has ever seen. A ruthless man will stop at nothing to remake humanity in his image, and a deadly secret society is hot on Sean’s trail. Every clue carries deadly consequences, and one wrong move could be his last. The Secret of the Stones is the pulse-pounding first novel in Ernest Dempsey’s USA Today bestselling Sean Wyatt Adventure series—perfect for fans of conspiracies, ancient mysteries, and high-stakes action.

A temple lost beneath a drought-stricken lake reveals a secret too powerful to ignore. Hidden within its walls are hieroglyphs pointing to an ancient energy source capable of saving—or destroying—the world. Eden Black and her team of unlikely allies race to secure this resource before it falls into the wrong hands. But with wildfires raging, famine spreading, and a ruthless tycoon determined to claim the discovery for himself, the stakes couldn’t be higher. From Lake Nasser to the hidden tunnels beneath the Giza Plateau, Eden faces deadly traps, a shadowy secret society, and a shocking betrayal that hits too close to home. With the world teetering on the brink, Eden must decide who to trust—and how far she’ll go to protect humanity’s future.

A priceless jewel. A deadly secret. Aspiring journalist Ted Mendez never expected his trip to Mexico to turn into a life-or-death treasure hunt. But when he’s forced to assist a desperate professor in deciphering a 500-year-old manuscript written by Hernán Cortés, Ted finds himself entangled in the hunt for a legendary Aztec jewel. Following in the footsteps of the conquistador, Ted is plunged into a dangerous world of ancient mysteries, ruthless mercenaries, corrupt officials, and long-buried secrets. Alongside a brilliant archaeology student and a policewoman seeking redemption, Ted must navigate the jungles of Mexico and Guatemala, confronting his deepest fears to survive. The Aztec Secret is a fast-paced, twist-filled adventure perfect for fans of Indiana Jones and Clive Cussler. Don’t miss the thrilling first installment in the Sigma Files series!

The Holy Grail has surfaced—but in the hands of someone who shouldn’t exist. Twins Jacob and Naomi Fehr couldn’t be more different: he’s a Mossad agent; she’s a brilliant archaeologist. But their worlds collide when Naomi’s team unearths ancient ruins in Jerusalem tied to the legendary Grail. After a savage attack on her dig site, the siblings are thrust into a deadly quest to stop a shadowy organization from seizing the Grail’s unfathomable power. Unraveling secrets guarded for millennia, Jacob and Naomi uncover a conspiracy stretching across history, pitting them against forces willing to kill to control the Grail. From Tel Aviv to the Scottish Highlands, every perilous clue brings them closer to a revelation that could change the world—or destroy it.

What if Atlantis was never meant to be found? When a mysterious orb is unearthed in the ruins of an ancient Mexican city, its strange markings spark worldwide speculation. Could it be linked to Atlantis? But before answers can emerge, the orb and its archaeologists vanish. Enter Eden Black. On a mission to rescue her missing colleagues, Eden and her team uncover clues pointing to a civilization older than anyone imagined. Their journey quickly becomes a deadly race, as shadowy forces bent on keeping the orb’s secrets buried forever pursue them at every turn. From treacherous ruins to uncharted waters, Eden must outsmart powerful enemies and unravel the orb’s mysteries. But can she reveal the truth of Atlantis before it’s too late—or will its secrets stay hidden forever?

An ancient scroll written in blood. A deadly secret buried in time. Archaeologist Zahra Kane lives for uncovering history’s mysteries. Fluent in a host of languages and armed with combat training, she’s unshakable—until her estranged brother calls, terrified. His latest discovery? The original Book of the Dead, a human-skin scroll containing a chilling secret: the location of a site linked to a forgotten plague. When a mythic sect of killers storms the dig, Zahra’s brother is taken, forced to aid in recreating the ancient sickness. Determined to stop a catastrophe, Zahra embarks on a relentless mission to rescue him and thwart a plot that could unleash devastation across the globe. With zealots in pursuit and a deadly virus looming, Zahra must risk everything to prevent the past’s horrors from becoming humanity’s future.