Ancient Thriller Mysteries

What happens when three college freshmen accidentally wake a cursed vampire in a crypt? Veronica, Kyle, and Cy thought their Sunday archaeological excursion would be just another extra-credit adventure—until they accidentally crack open an ancient crypt and summon vampire Kane Spencer, setting him free. He’s tall, dark, and terrifying… but also cursed, hunted, and in desperate need of Veronica’s help. Giving him her blood was meant to save him, but now she’s tied to a world of danger she never imagined. Kane’s past is coming for him—deadly twisted vampires, cryptic prophecies,...

Britannia - AD 60. When her husband dies, Boudicca, queen of the Iceni, expects Rome to enter into a new power-sharing agreement with her people. However, when Rome reneges on the agreement and her daughters are raped by Roman soldiers, Boudicca raises an army to fight back against the occupation. The Britannic tribes rise up and join her in a campaign against their oppressors, and soon her enormous army is sweeping across Britannia in an unstoppable campaign of brutality.

5 SHORT STORY GEMS is a compendium of short stories written by New Zealand author Lance Morcan and published by Sterling Gate Books in 2019/2020. The stories, which have also been released as standalone Kindle ebooks, are aimed at lovers of thrillers, adventure, romance and historical fiction. Details follow… ONCE WERE BROTHERS – Life will never be the same for young Benjamin Thomas after disaffected Maoris abduct his identical twin brother in this moving short story adventure set in Nineteenth Century New Zealand. Mr. 100% – When New York defense lawyer Madison ‘Mr. 100%’ Harley ...

Everyone's favorite vampire detective is back in a brand-new short story! (Plus two bonus stories!) Included in this collection: "Moon Musings" - Samantha Moon is back and...blogging? Turns out the vampire mama has a lot to say on the subject of life, death, and fighting demons. And what better outlet than in an anonymous blog? For those who want to know what's really on a vampire's mind... "Moon Memories" - He's a new client with lots of questions. She's a vampire feeling oddly chatty. Is he ready for the answers? "Moon Quiz" - It's a quiz in a magazine, meant to entertain and perhaps kill...

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.

Lost civilization. Ancient secrets. A fast-paced adventure where danger lurks around every corner. While exploring ancient ruins nestled deep in the lush Guatemalan jungle, a team of international archaeologists makes a stunning discovery. They find a sprawling network of tunnels and caves filled with man-made structures, intricately carved stone statues, inscriptions and murals that hint at the mythical Mayan underworld, Xibalba. Eager to learn more about the shadowy place, they descend further underground and stumble upon hidden passageways that seem to stretch forever, treasure-laden ...

Join Holmes and Watson as four exciting mysteries from the acclaimed series unravel. Deductive reasoning leads to murder and suspense in the thrilling escapades of history's greatest detective.

A Spiritual Fiction Fantasy book set in various geographical locations, including Connecticut, Egypt, New York, and Paris during different epochs from ancient times to the 19th century. This epic tale weaves between timeless legends, mystic experiences, and modern-day quests involving reincarnation, magic, and the esoteric world of secret societies. Storyline In "Shadow Journey", experience the intense journey of the cryptic Aurora, a man deeply submerged in mystical beliefs, and cursed by an ancient prophecy. Told from the perspective of a trusted companion who bears witness to his ordeals...

85 A.D. The Roman Empire expanded its conquered territories north to the Danube River. One kingdom is still a serious threat – the third most powerful military power in Europe and the richest nation in the region. That nation is Dacia, led by its young and brilliant military leader King Decebal.

101 A.D. Emperor Trajan, the heralded new Caesar of the Roman Empire, seeks to reverse 15 years of humiliating losses for Rome in wars against Dacia and its brilliant military leader King Decebal. To punish Dacia and Decebal, Trajan launches an invasion of Dacia with the largest army ever assembled in the history of Rome.

In Roman times, the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World held a deep fascination. Two of them were in Egypt: the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Lighthouse at Alexandria. Marcus Didius Falco's wife Helena Justina is determined to see them before her next confinement. Conveniently, he has an uncle with a house in Alexandria. For this innocent reason (he says) they sail to Egypt. As soon as they arrive in Alexandria, a suspicious death occurs at the famous Great Library.

The Dowager Duchess has decided to sell off the less important family possessions. Blotto and Twinks are dispatched to help the valuer. He spies some Egyptian artifacts and in some excitement rushes back to London, leaving Blotto and Twinks alone in the attic, where they are drawn to a sarchophagus decorated with hieroglyphs. Twinks starts to translate: "Anyone who desecrates this shrine will be visited by the Pharoah's curse..." - just as Blotto prises the lid off.

Athens, 460 B.C. Life's tough for Nicolaos, sole investigating agent in Athens. His girlfriend's left him and his boss wants to fire him. But when an Athenian official is murdered, Pericles has no choice but to put Nico on the job. The case takes Nico, with a beautiful slave girl, to the land of Ionia within the Persian Empire. The Persians will execute him on the spot if they think he's a spy.

In the year 48 BC, Rome is in the midst of civil war. As Pompey and Caesar fight for control of the republic, Rome becomes a hotbed of intrigue driven by espionage, greed, and betrayals. A beautiful young seeress staggers across the Roman marketplace and dies in the arms of Gordianus the Finder. Possibly mad and claiming no memory of her past, Cassandra - like her Trojan namesake - was reputed to have the gift of prophecy, a gift many in Rome would pay for handsomely...or kill for

In "Echoes of the Deep," a team of courageous scientists embarks on an unprecedented expedition to explore the enigmatic depths of the Mariana Trench, the deepest chasm on Earth. Led by Dr. Eleanor Voss, a marine biologist, and accompanied by Dr. Amir Rajani, Dr. Maya Lin, Dr. Sam Bennett, and Dr. Leo Durand, each an expert in their field, the crew of the research vessel Neptune’s Carapace delves into the abyss in search of unknown life forms and geological wonders. As they descend deeper into the darkness, they encounter a world unlike anything they've ever imagined—bioluminescent ...

Cabrillo, chasing the remnants of a crashed satellite in the Argentine jungle, stumbles upon a shocking revelation. His search to untangle the mystery leads him, first, to a small island and its secret, and then much farther back, to an ancient Chinese expedition - and a curse that seems to have survived for more than 500 years. If Cabrillo's team is successful in its quest, the reward could be incalculable. If not, the only reward is death.

Beneath the waves, darkness stirs… Most know stories of Atlantis; the downfall of a superior civilization that sank into the ocean. Join these characters on the adventures of a lifetime as they navigate the dangerous depths. From exploring sunken cities where hungry monsters lurk to sanguine sirens that leave bloody trails in their wakes. From selkies stumbling across love to the discovery of elusive creatures like Nessie. Featuring stories from Jo Niederhoff, Barend Nieuwstraten III, Ella Rose, Charles Kyffhausen, M.R. Parsons, and J.E. Feldman.

Nell Valenti is settling into her role of transforming the Villa Orlandini into a superb farm-to-table cooking school, and the time has finally come for a full taste test run. But when Chef Orlandini prepares to reveal his top secret marinara recipe for the first time to a group of American gastro-tourists, Nell realizes she might have bitten off more than she can chew.

Julius Caesar left his gardens to the citizens of Rome, a peaceful sanctuary across the Tiber. Now the gardens and their sacred grove are dangerous haunts, especially for women alone. 'Don't go to the Grove,' people mutter, but when her husband has to leave Rome, it falls to Albia to supervise his building project in an old grotto. Why has someone buried tattered scrolls by obscure philosophers - and does it involve a worse crime than terrible writing? Soon that puzzle is overtaken.

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...