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What if everything we know about history is wrong? Archaeologist Carter Devereux's research leads him to an unsettling conclusion: our ancestors may have been far more advanced than we ever imagined. Following an ancient trail across South America, India and the Middle East, he uncovers evidence of prehistoric civilizations with technologies that rival—or even surpass—our own. Most disturbing are the texts that describe nuclear devastation thousands of years ago. As Carter races to uncover these ancient weapons, he finds himself caught between powerful forces who would kill to possess such artifacts. His discoveries challenge everything we thought we knew about human history, but they might also hold the key to humanity's future—or its destruction. Nothing New Under the Sun is the first book in J.C. Ryan's Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series, blending archaeological adventure with a race against time to prevent history's deadliest weapons from falling into the wrong hands. _____________________________________________________ Praise for the Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series: ????? An absolutely awesome read!! ????? Very hard to put down. ????? This deserves a ten-star rating. ????? JC Ryan hits another home run with Carter Devereux. ????? One of the finest science fiction/fact books I have read. ????? …strongly recommend. ????? One of my favourite authors.

An ancient manuscript. A ruthless betrayal. A battle for the future. A deadly explosion in Jerusalem leaves Carter Devereux critically wounded—and his wife and son missing. As Carter and his team of Mossad and elite operatives scramble to uncover the truth, they plunge into a labyrinth of espionage, ancient secrets, and betrayal. Their only hope? A legendary manuscript holding secrets that could reshape civilization. With a traitor lurking in the shadows and a clandestine enemy orchestrating chaos, the team must outwit a force unlike any they’ve faced before. Time is running out. If they fail, the consequences will be catastrophic. Can they unmask the betrayer, decipher history’s deadliest cipher, find Carter’s family and stop an ancient threat from rising once more? Or will the Wolves of Freydis claim their prize—and the fate of the world? The Wolves of Freydis is the pulse-pounding second installment in the Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series—where history’s deepest secrets collide with modern-day espionage. With relentless action, shocking twists and high-stakes intrigue, this thriller will keep you hooked until the very last page. ________________________________________________________ Praise for the Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series: ????? JC Ryan is an incomparable author bringing us believable stories and wonderful mysteries. ????? Intricate and finely woven storyline. ????? You will not want to put this book down. ????? Sensational reading experience. ????? Terrific story-telling, love the action, romance and the wolves. ????? The suspense in these books keeps you glued to your seat. ????? This author is an outstanding story-teller.

A lost empire. A deadly secret. A battle for the future of humanity. For nearly two thousand years, the Nabateans have remained hidden, secretly guiding events from the shadows. Now, their final plan is in motion—and only Carter Devereux can stop them. With his knowledge of the fabled City of the Giants and its ancient library, he stands as their greatest threat. Their orders are clear: take him down, no matter the cost. Hunted across continents, Carter must unravel a mystery buried for centuries before the Nabateans reshape the world in their own image. But the closer he gets to the truth, the more dangerous the game becomes. Alliances are tested. Betrayals become lethal. And the clock is running out. The Alboran Codex is the explosive sequel to The Wolves of Freydis and the third installment in the Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series, where ancient secrets, deadly conspiracies and relentless action collide. ________________________________________________________ Praise for the Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series: ????? On par with the best in the archaeological mystery-suspense genre. ????? ...as soon as you finish the first book you will be ready to charge into the next one immediately. ????? ...keeps you spellbound from beginning to end. Well worth a read. ????? Loved the intrigue and suspense in all of the series. ????? I loved this book written by a real master storyteller. ????? A definitely "Can't put down, until the very end book!” ????? Action packed story from start to finish.

A vanished military base. An ancient order with a deadly plan. A race against time. When a U.S. military base near Stuttgart is obliterated in an instant, archeologist Carter Devereux and biologist Mackenzie uncover a terrifying connection to the Nabateans—an ancient order manipulating history for two thousand years. Their final plan is unfolding, and only Carter stands in their way. Chasing the legendary Nabatean library, Carter and Mackenzie must unlock secrets long buried—and evade assassins determined to silence them. As they are pursued across continents, a shocking link to ancient myths emerges, threatening everything they thought they knew. Loyalties are tested to the brink, and tensions run sky high, because failure means the Nabateans will seize control of the modern world. Will Carter and his team unravel history’s greatest secret before time runs out? The Nabatean Secret is the pulse-pounding sequel to The Alboran Codex and the fourth installment in the Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series—perfect for fans of conspiracy, historical intrigue and relentless action. ________________________________________________________ Praise for the Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series: ????? This one was a wild ride of excitement and entertainment. ????? I highly recommend that you take a look at JC Ryan’s books. You will not be disappointed. ????? ...an absorbing plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat ????? So much espionage, thrills, action, believable political events... just a never-ending great read. ????? A great nonstop adventure. ????? I can't wait to find out what Carter and his group will do next! ????? Another awesome read by the master JC Ryan.

A deranged, vicious psychopath has gone on a child-killing spree in London. MI5 thinks the killer might be connected to the secret Nabatean society. They call in the world’s expert on the Nabateans, Carter Devereux. While Carter is in London, working with MI5 and the police, his children are on holiday with their grandparents in Greece and they get abducted. It soon becomes clear that the London psychopath has moved his base of operations. Carter calls in help from his friends at Executive Advantage, a group of Special Forces experts, to help him find and rescue his children. Racing against time, there’s nothing that Carter Devereux and his Special Forces friends won’t do to save his children. But Carter and his friends are about to learn that the labyrinth is not just a maze, but also a deadly threat. THE LABYRINTH OF MINOS is a full-length novel, a nail-biting suspense-thriller the fifth book in the Carter Devereux series, the sequel to The Nabatean Secret.

In a relentless fight to escape his past, Rex Dalton is unleashed against those who prey on the innocent. When Rex Dalton’s family is killed in the Madrid train bombings on March 11, 2004, he emerges from the shadows with one purpose: to hunt the perpetrators who shattered lives that fateful day. Fueled by revenge, Dalton will stop at nothing to take down the criminals targeting innocents. Known by whispered names—El Gato, Alshaytan, the Ghost—he becomes a sniper with unparalleled precision, a master of disguise, and a lethal force in close combat. Each covert operation plunges the maverick deeper into a world marred by corruption, terrorism, and arms smuggling. But in the heart of Afghanistan, facing an opium cartel, he discovers a loyal partner in Digger, a highly skilled Dutch Shepherd military dog. As the stakes escalate and danger looms, their formidable bond becomes the ultimate weapon in Dalton’s relentless pursuit of vengeance. The Fulcrum is the pulse-pounding first installment in JC Ryan’s electrifying K9 Thrillers series. _____________________________________________________________________ Praise for The Fulcrum: ? ? ? ? ? Read it in one day. Could not put it down. Great story line, characters and dog. ? ? ? ? ? I love this character!!!!! This story is so emotional and I actually felt it along with Rex. ? ? ? ? ? Jack Reacher with a dog. ? ? ? ? ? I thoroughly enjoyed the start to this series about the brash, young American undercover operative, Rex Dalton. ? ? ? ? ? Love me a big “Devil” Dog!

When corruption runs deep, Rex Dalton will stop at nothing to shatter a drugs empire. On a critical mission to Afghanistan to investigate the opium trade, Rex Dalton stumbles across spine-chilling deceit and corruption that snakes through the highest echelons of power in Afghanistan, America, and Europe. When urgent requests to his superiors to eradicate the drug empire fall on deaf ears, Dalton, with his military dog, Digger, at his side, takes matters into his own hands, stirring up a hornet's nest so deadly that even he, one of the world’s most lethal assassins, might not survive. Dalton and Digger’s fight for justice began in The Fulcrum, the prequel to the Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series, where their partnership was forged in blood and betrayal. Now, in The Power of Three, the battle continues—deadlier than ever. The Power of Three is the pulse-pounding first installment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series. _____________________________________________________________ Praise for The Power of Three: ? ? ? ? ? A tour de force! Dog and human come together! ? ? ? ? ? Wow! Read this book from start to finish - amazing! I want more. ? ? ? ? ? Great start to a new series. I love the dog. ? ? ? ? ? This book has everything I want in a great thriller, and it will keep you up most of the night. ? ? ? ? ? ANOTHER AWESOME READ!!

In a struggle to escape his past, Rex Dalton is unleashed against those who prey on the innocent. To stay alive, Dalton must live as though he’s dead, and fleeing to India with his military dog, Digger, is the ideal escape. Heading for Kapal Mochan, Dalton wants more than just refuge. He intends to dip his hand in the sacred spring, a powerful act of purification aimed at shedding his violent past once and for all. But Dalton’s resolve is tested when a mysterious man reveals that his daughter is missing. Unable to turn away, he and Digger plunge into a perilous investigation that leads from an unscrupulous money lender in Mumbai to an illicit arms dealer in Saudi Arabia, and a shadowy criminal underworld of suffering, exploitation, and death. As Dalton delves deeper, he discovers it's not just the girl who is in peril. Countless others are caught in an unimaginable web of despair. But to help, he must first ensure his own survival, and that may be the greatest challenge of all. Unchained is the pulse-pounding second installment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for Unchained: ? ? ? ? ? This book was a fast-paced, action-filled thrill ride from start to finish! ? ? ? ? ? I was unable to put the book down. I finished it in one day. ? ? ? ? ? I am purposely slowing myself down to not miss a word! Excellent writing and character building that has made me lose sleep in the best way. ? ? ? ? ? Good read, especially Rex’s partnership with his new dog Digger! Hope to read more about them. ? ? ? ? ? I don't really do reviews but this is one I'm willing to make an exception for. Really great book.

When a beautiful woman breaches Rex Dalton’s defences, he will stop at nothing to save her. Ex-military operative Rex Dalton's quest for a new identity in Thailand takes a treacherous turn when his captivating language teacher, Sunstra, disappears during a catastrophic tsunami. As Rex and his loyal K9 companion Digger race against time to rescue her from ruthless kidnappers demanding a ransom of her father's land, they must navigate treacherous family dynamics and confront shadows from Rex's past. With time running out and Sunstra's life hanging in the balance, Rex is forced to face his own demons as he races to uncover the truth behind her abduction. Sideswiped is the pulse-pounding third installment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series. ____________________________________________________________________ Praise for Sideswiped: ? ? ? ? ? This author only writes great books! ? ? ? ? ? This book had a lot of twist and turns. It was a fast paced action filled thrill ride from start to finish. ? ? ? ? ? I enjoy the dog, who is the comic to the hero's straight man. The dog is the top banana, and knows it. ? ? ? ? ? These books keep you on the edge of your seat. I haven't found books this good in a while. Wonderful!! ? ? ? ? ? This is an excellent book about corruption, kidnapping and emotional attachment. The characters are interesting and believable. The ending is well done.

In the heart of the Andes, an archaeological dream is threatened by a sinister plot. When former black ops field agent Rex Dalton and his trusty K9 companion, Digger, form an unexpected friendship with a retired American couple, they are invited to join an expedition to a secluded village nestled high in the Andes Mountains. The couple's intention to invest in the archaeological site there appears to be a promising venture, but all is not what it seems. Dalton’s instincts quickly uncover a sinister con targeting his new friends, and the masterminds behind this elaborate scheme prove they will go to any lengths to protect their interests. He and Digger are caught in the crosshairs of a dangerous game. With the stakes rising, Rex must use his cunning to outmaneuver his adversaries and bring justice to the deserving before it’s too late. The Inca Con is the pulse-pounding fourth instalment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series. ____________________________________________________________________ Praise for The Inca Con: ? ? ? ? ? Rex and Digger surpass themselves yet again!!! ? ? ? ? ? Great story, creatively written with wonderful characters and interesting environments will keep you reading long into the night. ? ? ? ? ? I love all of J C Ryan books. They are written with intelligence and style that we like very much. ? ? ? ? ? This is an excellent book about greed, deception, murder and salvation. The plot is well done. The book is full of action and emotions. ? ? ? ? ? Exciting, interesting, keeps you wanting to turn just ONE more page. I highly recommend this book; you won't regret it!!!

A mysterious disappearance. A loyal dog. A fight for justice. When vigilante, Rex Dalton, and his trusty military dog, Digger, take a much-needed vacation on the tranquil islands of Vanuatu, their plans for a carefree getaway take an unexpected turn. Digger introduces Dalton to Jacqui, an enigmatic French woman, and their friendship blossoms. But when Jacqui suddenly vanishes, Dalton becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance. Determined to uncover the truth and clear his name, Dalton dives headfirst into a dangerous investigation that unravels a sinister plot with far-reaching consequences. With international tensions rising and time running out, he and Digger must navigate a labyrinth of deception, face formidable foes and risk everything to save the French girl. The French Girl is the pulse-pounding fifth instalment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series. ____________________________________________________________________ Praise for The French Girl: ? ? ? ? ? All these Rex and Digger books have wielded such a very strong influence on me that I adopted my own "Digger". ? ? ? ? ? I have to admit that JC Ryan is a fantastic mystery and adventure writer. ? ? ? ? ? JC Ryan has earned a new fan! I couldn't put this book down, not even to sleep! ? ? ? ? ? Rex Dalton is at his finest once again. You can’t put the book down. Keep up the fine work, JC Ryan! ? ? ? ? ? Great characters, great plot, and great locations. ? ? ? ? ? Amazing book. You won't want to put it down!

When it comes to murder, Rex Dalton has no doubt he'll bring the real killer to justice... Rex Dalton and his dog, Digger, visited the island of Olib in Croatia. A girl was murdered. The police said it was her boyfriend who stabbed her to death, but Rex and Digger had no doubt they were making a big mistake. Dalton decided to conduct his own investigation and bring the real killer to justice. NO DOUBT is a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the seventh book in the electrifying new Rex Dalton series.

When duty and desire blur, Dalton must choose between his heart and his mission. During a trip to Rome, Dalton unexpectedly crosses paths with Catia Romano, the captivating woman who stole his heart many years before. Their reunion rekindles long-buried emotions, though it takes a sharp turn when he receives urgent news: Rex's former CRC colleagues need him. His old boss, the influential CEO of CRC, ominously known as the Old Man, has been abducted under mysterious circumstances. As the stakes escalate and time slips away, Dalton finds himself torn between two worlds. On the one hand, his duty of care, and on the other, the possibility of a different life, one filled with warmth and love alongside Catia. With the clock ticking down, Dalton’s exceptional military skills and his unbreakable bond with Digger, his steadfast K9 companion, are tested like never before. Navigating a web of deception and peril, he must determine where his true loyalties lie and whether he can forge a future free from the shadows of his past. Duty of Care is the pulse-pounding seventh instalment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series. ____________________________________________________________________ Praise for Duty of Care: ? ? ? ? ? Just love Rex and Digger! Our world needs thousands just like them to make it safe again, for sure! ? ? ? ? ? I am retired military and I would follow Rex Dalton to hell and back. Thanks JC. ? ? ? ? ? This book has to be one of the best stories I have enjoyed reading and with so much action throughout this book. ? ? ? ? ? I like the way he pauses the action and then it explodes. Well done sir. ? ? ? ? ? Absolutely riveting! The plot and execution of this saga was just exciting from start to finish.

Rex Dalton and his best friend Digger, the former military dog, are back in Rome. They are at the famous Piazza del Popolo. Seven weeks ago, Rex had to abandon his plans to contact Catia Romano, the woman he’s in love with, to help rescue his former CEO, John Brandt. Now he was back. Catia’s apartment was less than a mile away. But Rex’s reverie is interrupted when he notices two women coming through the Porta del Popolo in a hurry. One of them looks familiar. As he keeps watching them, he realizes they are fleeing. Then Rex sees the men — three of them. One behind the women, the other two trying to outflank them, probably to head them off and prevent them from reaching the other side of the piazza. Instinctively, Rex puts his hand out to Digger and pulls him close. “Listen buddy, we’ve got a situation here. Pay attention.” Thus, a chain of events is triggered that take Rex and Digger on a harrowing journey to the brink of World War III. DONNA TERESA is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the ninth book in the electrifying Rex Dalton series.

They stole it. He’s going to take it back—by force. In October 1943, Hitler’s SS troops surrounded Rome’s Jewish Ghetto and plundered the Jews’ most precious heritage: two ancient libraries containing unique books and manuscripts dating from before the birth of Christ, from the time of the Caesars, the emperors, and the early popes. The Nazi ambassador to the Vatican reported to his masters in Berlin that the looting and deportations took place ‘under the Pope's windows’. Now, Rex Dalton and his wife, Catia, and Digger, their military dog, set out on a quest to find the stolen libraries and return them to the Jewish community of Rome. But before long, they cross paths with modern-day Nazi diehards, anti-Semites, and a secret organization of super-rich elite who will kill to keep the past a secret.

An idyllic holiday turns into a race against time when Rex has to stop a diabolical plot. Rex, Catia, Digger, and their friends, Josh and Marissa, are on holiday in Hong Kong. The nature is breathtaking, the people enlivening, and the shopping exhilarating. Until two ladies are attacked at Stanley Market by members of the triad group, Sun Yee On. Without hesitation, Catia, Marissa, and Digger jump into action and rescue the women. Thus, their blissful holiday comes to a violent end. Now they’re targets of the Chinese government who wants to keep secret the hellish scheme by the President of China to gain control of the world. THE SHANGHAI STRAIN is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the eleventh book in the electrifying Rex Dalton series.

A delusional genius bent on restoring an empire must be stopped. Rex, Catia, and Digger are on Rhodes Island, Greece, when an assassin kills two people right in front of their eyes. They jump into action to help. The assassin flees, but Rex and Digger give chase, and when they catch up with her, she commits suicide. Back at their hotel, while busy reporting the incident to John Brandt, three masked men storm into their room with guns blazing. Thus, the trio is drawn into a CIA operation to uncover the identity and whereabouts of a terrorist mastermind about to unleash death and destruction across Europe.

When an office cleaner steals candy from a bowl on a general's desk, it changes the course of history. The President of the People's Republic of China dies while in office. A heart attack is the official cause of death. Three days later, the Politburo announces the name of the new President. Eight months later, the CIA disguising expert who helped Rex Dalton on his last mission in China is killed in her home in Virginia. The next day, Josh Farley and his wife, Marissa, are abducted, and Rex is running out of time to save them. Then in Beijing, an office cleaner steals candy from a bowl on a general's desk. Two weeks later, Rex Dalton and his team help a defector escape from China, and the world is heading for war. HOLES IN THE WALL is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the thirteenth book in the electrifying Rex Dalton series and the sequel to The Shanghai Strain.

The Cold War between the US and China is heating up as China is getting more vocal and aggressive with its demands. Rex Dalton and his team are sent on a covert mission to recruit one of the People's Liberation Army's most senior generals to spy for the CIA. But then it is discovered that China is facing a famine much worse than the Great Chinese Famine of 1959 to 1961, during which thirty million people starved to death. A hellish abyss of food insecurity and starvation—the breeding ground for war. The world is watching with bated breath as US-China relations are spiraling out of control towards war. Rex's mission has to succeed--the world depends on it—but time is running out. THE ABYSS is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the fourteenth book in the electrifying Rex Dalton series and the sequel to Holes In The Wall.

A discovery that could change the world. A war that could destroy it. Deep in the Namibian desert, a geologist uncovers the largest rare-earth deposit ever found—a resource powerful enough to upend global power. China will do anything to keep its monopoly of the mineral, even if it means war. To stop them, the CIA deploys ex-black ops operative Rex Dalton and his battle-hardened K9, Digger. Their mission: secure the site before China does. But when the discovery leaks, the mission turns into a deadly chase across Africa. Now, elite operatives, mercenaries, and spies are closing in. With war looming, Rex must outthink, outfight, and outrun an enemy willing to kill for control. Because if he fails, World War III won’t be coming—it will have already begun. Unearthed is a high-octane thriller from best-selling author JC Ryan and the pulse-pounding Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series, where one man and his extraordinary dog face impossible odds. Praise for Unearthed: ? ? ? ? ? "Another terrific novel." ? ? ? ? ? "Keep writing them." ? ? ? ? ? "I wish I had a dog like Digger!" ? ? ? ? ? "Digger is often the real hero." ? ? ? ? ? "I love all the Rex Dalton books. Please keep them coming." ? ? ? ? ? "Rex and Digger are outstanding again. Best man and dog relationship." ? ? ? ? ? "Rex and Digger provide another great adventure."