Urcelia Teixeira

Pulse-pounding action awaits you in another gripping Alex Hunt Adventure Thriller A boy-king the world never knew about. A missing relic said to have proven his death. An unknown enemy with a deadly secret.When a series of anonymous letters lure archaeologists Alex and Sam into a hidden world of secrets, they are thrust into a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. In too deep and fighting for survival, they soon realize there's no turning back. Plunged into a world where no one can be trusted, the illustrious team face the powers and wrath of a dangerous secret fraternity that has ruled the world for centuries.Dating back to the French Revolution with its members said to include the most influential leaders in the world, the order will stop at nothing to bury its secrets deep within the vaults of history. Now, it's up to Alex and Sam to beat them at their own game and expose the truth.Will the clandestine brotherhood manage to exert their power and continue to deceive the world, or have they met their match?Another action-packed Adventure Thriller that will have you at the edge of your seat Inspired by true events, this is Book #4 in the Alex Hunt Adventure Thriller Series

In the shadows of power, ambition breeds chaos, and the hunt for truth is perilous.In the heart of Weyport, ambitious investigative journalist Hannah Jackson relentlessly pursues a story that promises to expose the dark underbelly of The Grande Casino. Her blind ambition drives her to push beyond safe boundaries, placing her in the crosshairs of powerful enemies determined to protect their secrets at any cost.When Hannah mysteriously vanishes, Sheriff Angus Reid steps into the fray. Angus must navigate a labyrinth of lies, corruption, and danger to uncover the truth. Each clue he uncovers leads him deeper into a perilous world where the line between good and evil blurs and his faith is his only virtue.As Angus delves into the shadows, he realizes that Hannah's disappearance is merely the beginning. Her investigation had unearthed a conspiracy that reaches far beyond the neon lights of The Grande Casino, implicating some of the most dangerous criminals in the world. With time running out and more than one murder mystery on his hands, Angus must rely on his faith, his wits, and his unwavering sense of justice to bring Hannah home and dismantle the criminal empire threatening Weyport.Hannah's Halo is a gripping Christian mystery suspense novel that intertwines faith, high-stakes investigation, and the relentless pursuit of truth.Join Sheriff Angus Reid in a heart-pounding race against time where every revelation could be fatal, and the quest for justice demands the ultimate sacrifice.Perfect for fans of faith-based mysteries and suspense thrillers.Inspired by James 3:16"For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice."BONUS: ���� Book Discussion Questions Included Perfect for your Book Club Hannah's Halo is book 4 in the Angus Reid Mysteries Series

Beneath the surface of perfection, darkness festers in unexpected places.A nearby quiet town becomes the backdrop for a perplexing murder mystery when a chiropractor is found dead. Sheriff Angus Reid is tasked with solving the strange case that plunges him deep into the lives of a nearby Amish community. With no apparent clues and a seemingly fruitless autopsy, Angus is determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death.Meanwhile, local Weyport resident, Caleb Townsend, carries a secret of his own. Torn between his Amish upbringing and his newfound freedom, he stumbles upon a connection between the deceased and his distant sister, Rachel--who as it happens, was the last person to see the chiropractor alive.But when Rachel suddenly disappears from the very Amish community Caleb turned his back on, matters become more complicated for both him and Angus.As Caleb sets out to find his sister before Angus does, confronting his past and his estranged family along the way, Angus discovers there may be more to the case than meets the eye.And as the facade of perfection slowly crumbles, more victims turn up dead...This suspenseful murder mystery will keep you guessing until the very end.Caleb's Cross is book 3 in the Angus Reid Mysteries Series A suspenseful true crime cozy murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.

"She should have known. The signs were there, right under her nose, plain as day. Only now she's meant to look the other way. Bury the pain and the shame as if nothing ever happened.But what has rooted instead is the fine line between hate and forgiveness, torturing her soul with questions forever left unanswered.And that's the most treacherous tightrope of all..."(c)Urcelia Teixeira - Excerpt from Daniel's Oil. All rights reserved. Keeping a secret is easy. Getting away with it is the hard part.Daniel Richardson devoted his entire life to building on and protecting his grandfather's legacy, nurturing his family's prominent reputation as master builders in the safe coastal town of Weyport.But, as the horrific discovery of a body in the foundations of a house on the outskirts of town sends shockwaves through the peaceful community, ancient secrets claw their way back to the surface and threaten to destroy all he's worked so hard to protect.Because in the depths of his soul, Daniel guards a secret he's managed to keep hidden for eighteen years.With his family name suddenly threatened, he struggles to conceal what he knows, doing everything that he can to keep his secret hidden. But when a seemingly random accident lands him in the hospital, it appears he'll be taking his secret to the grave.Meanwhile the revelation of critical DNA evidence throws the investigation into disarray, linking it to a disturbing cold case that has Sheriff Angus Reid looking into many suspects in the unexplained murder, including Daniel.As Reid investigates further, he unravels a tangled web of deception and intrigue concealed underneath the town's peaceful appearance. Every twist discloses more terrifying facts, and the closer he gets to the truth, the more perilous it becomes.One by one, layers of twisted lies and long-kept secrets bubble to the surface.But will Reid be able to track down the murderer before it's too late?Daniel's Oil is a suspenseful, faith-filled murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the end.Get ready for an electrifying journey filled with unexpected twists and shocking revelations. Get your copy of Daniel's Oil now and dare to peer beneath the layers of Weyport's peaceful fa ade.The truth is waiting for you, but be warned: certain secrets are better kept buried.

"A mother knows. At least, that's what everyone told her. That she'd know when something was wrong. Feel it. Deep inside as if there was an invisible cord that had stayed behind the day she brought her son into this life.Well, they were wrong. Dead wrong.She didn't know her son at all. But then, he didn't know her either."(c)Urcelia Teixeira - Excerpt Jacob's Well. All rights reserved. Dark secrets swirl around the small coastal town of Weyport as Mary-Jean Foley discovers just how far she would go to protect her son. Even with a new sheriff in town. Even when her husband doesn't agree. Even when she thinks God isn't looking. But how far is too far and at what cost? --- As newly appointed small-town Sheriff Angus Reid settles into Weyport, it doesn't take him long to discover just how corrupt his new town is. With a desk full of suspicious open cases and too much to prove, he is determined to rid his town of crime and win the hearts of his people. But when two teenagers suddenly go missing, it lays bare sinister secrets and emotional ties that threaten to derail his investigation. And as the case untangles, the secrets buried deep within the coastal borders of the tight-knit community slowly bubble to the surface. Determined to find justice for the missing boys and their families, he races against the clock to find them. Unbeknownst of the dark forces that rage against him. Then he gets a call that a body has been found... If you enjoy suspenseful, twisty secrets and lies mystery novels that are rooted in faith and leave your heart in your throat, you will have a hard time putting down this page-turning Christian mystery and suspense novel. Get ready to be taken on an emotional journey through a town where it seems everyone has a secret.

To find her future, she must embrace her past."Book 3 begins in fifth gear, connecting with the ending of Book 2, with no letting up of adrenaline pumping until the end of the book. Yes, this book is a thriller. Urcelia has fully utilized her incredible creativity in this book. So many unexpected twists and turns. A rather incredible ending, where all of the loose ends are neatly tied up. The book kept me on the edge of my seat. It is a definite page turner. (I hated having to turn off the light at night....)" - Amazon Review"A fantastic wrap up of this series. Honestly, I believe that I met my cardiovascular workout points for the week as I read Jorja's adventures - I was so immersed in the story and flipping pages so quickly as I imagined myself right with her as she ran for her life through the streets, fought criminals and performed more amazing art heists " - Amazon Review"Loved this final book- it's hard to put down and I really hope someone makes it into a movie. If you have been waiting for this, don't wait any longer. It is fast paced and action packed while still developing Christian themes with depth." - Amazon Review----------------It all comes down to this. The last installment of the Valley of Death series races at a rip-roaring pace to a tense ending After risking life and limb to save Ben in Shadow of Fear (book II), Jorja walks straight into a trap she didn't see coming. Hopeless, her faith wavering, and with no way out, she does the unthinkable to survive, all in the name of freedom.But freedom comes at a price and terror and betrayal are mild compared to what's coming.Facing the ultimate test-by man or by God-a test so great that it might very well push her to the point of no return, Jorja learns what it means to truly trust, and that sometimes one has to take one step back to take two steps forward.With nothing but her faith, skills and resilience to win the ultimate battle between good and evil, no matter the cost, she pushes ahead once more, forsaking all but God to gain her freedom.But will she realize in time that the life she thinks she's always wanted might not be the same as the one God conceived?Or will she end up losing it all?Emotionally gripping from the very first page, the conclusion promises to have you hold your breath one last time as you walk with Jorja through the treacherous perils of the valley of death Inspired by Colossians 1:12-14 - "He has delivered us...and transferred us to the kingdom of Hisbeloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."*page-turning christian suspense

What seemed like the end was really the beginning."Very high level of intense quality writing. A page turner that makes you forget to breath. I think this story will grow in character, the heroine will understand God is not s genie in a bottle, that sometimes what we want is not His will. Thoroughly enjoyable, fast paced, and intriguing." - Amazon Review"To say this is a fast-paced thriller, is an understatement If you enjoy a suspenseful plot, and a book that you can't put down, with a Christian theme, then this book is a must read The characters are realistic and likeable or dislikeable and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next in this series." - Amazon Review"I love action, suspense, international espionage, and mystery. Well, Shadow of Fear met all of my expectations and then some. And, to top it off, an element of faith is woven beautifully into the book. Urcelia delivers in this book. Big time." - Amazon Review----------------Enemies collide in the second installment of the toe-curling Christian Suspense Thriller that left readers gasping for more at the end of book one Blinded by revenge of her own, she hunted down her enemies, hoping to put her past behind her. Only to find that breaking free isn't as easy as she'd thought it would be. Blood got shed, lives lost, and now, more lives are at stake.Caught in a deadlock between enemies who won't stop until they serve revenge, Jorja has to make a choice.Make a deal with the devil, or die Her choice sets in motion one of the biggest assignments she has ever undertaken. One where fear threatens to seize her heart and take her soul.Can she finally break free from death's clutches, risk it all, one more time?Gripping from the very first page, this second installment promises to keep you on the edge of your seat once again as you walk alongside Jorja in the shadow of fear and through the valley of death Inspired by Psalm 23:4 - "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me."*page-turning christian suspense

She's the one they hired to get the job done. Now they want her dead Meet Jorja Rose, master art thief."With excellent writing, amazing characters, a fascinating plot, and incredible imagery the author renders an exciting and epic story " - Amazon Review"My heart is still pitter pattering from the adrenaline rush I got from reading this book which I really couldn't put down." - Amazon Review"Urcelia outdid herself. Fast paced, easy reading. I was not disappointed with the suspense around ever corner. I just wanted to yell at Jorja to watch out or help her fight the bad guys." - Amazon Review----------------Twenty years ago, Jorja Rose was at the top of her game. An artisan, supremely skilled, greatly sought-after, and the one who got the job done, no matter the stakes.Only, she catches her crooked business partner double-dealing with the world's most ruthless mogul and things take a deadly turn for the worst. Forced to expose them, she gives up her identity and takes refuge in a small coastal town in the south of England.But when a prominent member of the community's murdered body turns up in the woods behind her house, the message is simple: They've come for her, to settle the score, to take revenge.With limited options, holding onto the secrets of her past and desperate to escape those she burned, she turns to God, who seems to be the only way out.But redemption isn't as easy as she had hoped it would be.And while the stakes mount, forced to face those who will do whatever it takes to exact revenge, turning the other cheek proves to be even harder.What ensues is an emotionally thrilling edge-of-your seat suspense that plunges you deep inside the dangerous underbelly of art crime.If you enjoy pulse-pounding contemporary Christian crime fiction with heart-stopping endings and no romance Christian suspense, this first-in-series page-turning Christian suspense thriller will leave you begging for more of Jorja Rose.Inspired by Deuteronomy 32:35 - "It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is near and their doom rushes upon them."*page-turning christian suspense

Beware the eye of the storm...Adam Cross faces a life-changing decision when he returns in the gripping Christian suspense series finale When a massive hurricane hits Turtle Cove, Chief Perry and his team battle to save the community. As the small coastal town's residents come together in the wake of the disaster, the discovery of an unfamiliar survivor who washed ashore has the townsfolk guessing.But he isn't all the tides brought in.Unable to recall his identity or the events leading up to him washing up on the beach, mystery ensues, and it isn't long before the residents of Turtle Cove realize there is something far more sinister in the making.Something more fearful than the storm.Full of mystery, twists, and turns, this last book in the best-selling Adam Cross series will grip you from the very first page and keep you reading until you reach the end If you enjoy reading faith-filled suspense fiction that keeps you guessing, then you will love this inspirational, fast-paced Christian suspense

Good fortune was always his best friend. Until it became his enemy Adam Cross is back in another gripping Christian Suspense that will have you strapped to your favorite reading chair until you turn the very last page "This was an exhilarating read from the start and throughly enjoyed this story.""The ending is pulse-pounding and will keep the reader up at night until the end.""A great mystery From the first paragraph I was hooked - the author described fear and it was amazing - I was right there, my heart rate rapidly beating "----------The small coastal town of Turtle Cove is thrust into fear and turmoil when the mayor's wife, Carrie Claiborne, mysteriously disappears.But what lies behind her suspicious vanishing is soon revealed when her estranged brother rolls into town.And danger is his companion Lucky Lenny built his entire existence on luck. But when the chips are down, he rolls the dice once more, and it isn't long before his luck runs out and he has to fight to stay alive Only this time he isn't running from his enraged bookies Instead, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of conspiracy, deceit, and greed that threatens to destroy him and everyone dear to him.And he is in over his head Follow a man's near-fatal journey to faith as he discovers luck has nothing to do with what happens in his life, and that a divine power far greater than him had predestined his every step. Full of mystery, twists, and turns, this second book in the popular Turtle Cove series will grip you from the very first page and keep you reading until the very end If you enjoy reading faith-filled suspense fiction similar to books by Dani Pettrey, Terri Blackstock, Lynette Eason, and Colleen Coble, then you will love this inspirational, fast-paced Christian suspense Are you ready to see why readers couldn't put this book down?

He's searching for the truth. An enemy is searching for him.A childhood tragedy almost destroyed his life. A tragedy everyone thought to be nothing more than an accident.So Adam Cross rebuilds his life in a small East Coast town, pastoring The Lighthouse mission. He's surrounded by the close-knit community of Turtle Cove. He has his beautiful wife, Ruth, and their little girl, Abigail. And he has his faith. Life couldn't be more perfect.Until another accident happens.But what lurks behind the innocent smokescreen is an enemy no one knew or saw coming. One who had been waiting in the shadows to take what is his. To take revenge. One who has the power to destroy.And as Adam struggles to pick up the pieces, he sets off in search of the truth. But what he discovers far exceeds anything he could have ever imagined.In a world where pain and suffering threaten to strip us from our faith and all we hold dear, Every Good Gift is a suspenseful page-turner that asks the question: Is God's grace sufficient for you?With breathless tension on every page, you will want everyone you know to read this book Get it now

A murder leads to the discovery of an ancient religious artifact and present-day terror. To solve the case means death When a determined assault on two students leaves one of them dead and the other missing near Jerusalem's famous Old City, the hunt for the killer hints on something far more sinister behind the slaying. When the clues point to it being linked to a religious artifact of an ancient coded keepsake dating back to 36 AD, they call renowned artifact recovery specialists Alex and Sam in to help. But they soon realize a powerful enemy behind the carefully planned plot will have them fight to decipher the code first. Follow the infamous team between the ancient structures in and around Jerusalem, and then to Crete as the clues unravel themselves and they make a remarkable discovery so vital to history that it shakes the very core of Biblical prophecy. Murder mystery meets riveting archaeological adventure thriller in the sixth page-turning book in the Alex Hunt Adventure Thriller series. Inspired by true historical facts and events.Also suitable as a standalone novel. *Includes Bonus content and a free digital copy of the series prequel.

The real Santa left a gift behind. One that can destroy the world.When Alex and Sam take a vacation on board a chartered yacht in the Adriatic, their tranquil escape comes to a grinding halt. In the wrong place at the wrong time, they are drawn into a world of biochemical warfare threatening to destroy countless innocent lives.What lurks at the center of it all are the remains of a seventeen-hundred-year-old Christian saint whose bones secrete a liquid believed to possess immense healing powers. For centuries the Roman Catholic Church in Italy has kept the elixir sacred; extracted only once a year to heal the sick. However, things go dreadfully wrong, and the revered fluid goes missing.Now, relying on their unique skills and valor to take on a powerful enemy, Alex and Sam are in a race against time to find the essence and prevent it from landing in the wrong hands. Will they have what is necessary to stop a ruthless enemy before millions of innocent people die?Join them in another riveting adventure as they travel between China, Greece, and Italy in a quest to save the world Inspired by real historical facts and events. The Bari Bones is Book 5 in the action-packed Alex Hunt Adventure Thriller series.Also suitable as a standalone novel.

If you enjoy history laced with fast-paced action, conspiracy and adventure in true Indiana Jones style, then you're going to love The ALPHA STRAIN Travel three hundred thousand years back in time as we join Alex and Sam in an adventure that will rewrite history, as we know it Recruited by the United Nations, Alex and Sam set off on their most dangerous mission yet. Tasked to find and retrieve the last remaining fossil evidence from a death-defying underground cave system, they soon come face to face with a nation in conflict against each other. Caught between the crossfire of a country plunged into a historically charged political war, keeping their wits about them and allegiance to their mission are the only things keeping them from being killed.But lurking in the shadows, a narcissistic billionaire with a sinister desire to feed his ego will stop at nothing to steal the fossil. Seeking more than mere power and acclaim his motives drive him to stop at nothing to get his hands on the relic before anyone else does.Will Alex and Sam successfully complete their mission and escape South Africa unscathed, or will this be their first mission to leave more harm than good in its wake?The Alpha Strain is Book #3 in the Alex Hunt Adventure Thriller series. Based on real facts, an actual excavation and a true-life fossil discovery.

Riddle solving artifact hunting, courage and danger are at the core of this page-turner that will have you experience Africa from your favorite armchair like never before When Alex Hunt's mother tragically dies during her lifelong quest to find Africa's ancient lost city of Rhapta, Alex develops Agoraphobia - an unnatural fear of specific places and situations. She vows to never go on another archaeological expedition again.So when her father, Professor Charles Hunt, Head of Archaeology at a prestigious British University mysteriously disappears several years later, it forces her out of hiding to find him. With nothing to lose, battling her worse fears and with the mighty University behind her, she travels to Tanzania, Africa in search of her missing father. Tasked to go with her, the inexperienced Sam Quinn joins her on an action-packed adventure through the treacherous African savannah. Faced with an abundance of danger, fear, and heartache they come face to face with sabotage, crime and betrayal that will test their inner strength and will to survive. Will she find her father and the infamous lost city of Rhapta or will she die at the hands of the natives who believe the vanished city is best kept undiscovered?Jam-packed action with real-life historical facts. It's a fast-paced archaeological thriller that will without doubt have you pick up the next book in the series If you love Ernest Dempsey, Clive Cussler and Scott Mariani, then you'll love The RHAPTA KEY

ALEX HUNT and SAM QUINN are back for another Action-packed Archaeological Adventure This time, in the Cambodian jungle Finding the golden urn was supposed to be easy. Nothing the skilled Alex Hunt and Sam Quinn haven't done before. But little did they know they would become the center of an international conspiracy. A conspiracy, so entangled in a web of secrets and crime that it could cost them their lives.Faced with danger and underground syndicates, they soon realized they couldn't trust anyone. Nothing was as it seemed.After their return from the lost city of Rhapta (The RHAPTA KEY #1), Professor Charles Hunt retired and handed the reins to his daughter, Alex. So, when the sacred golden urn believed to have contained Buddha's remains, mysteriously disappeared from a mountain shrine in Cambodia, the Cambodian government hired the highly acclaimed pair for their assistance in finding the holy ancient relic and returning it to its rightful position in the Royal temple in Phnom Penh. Alex and Sam were on the next plane to Cambodia in their quest to find the sacred golden urn. But what they encountered was far more than what they expected. Would their pursuit for the golden urn put them through the ultimate test, or would it lead to the discovery of a relic no one even knew existed? The GILDED TREASON is another epic tale of riddle solving relic hunting and Book #2 in the Alex Hunt Adventure Series. This fast-paced Archaeological Adventure Thriller will without doubt delight Scott Mariani, Ernest Dempsey and Clive Cussler fans (Previously published as ALEX HUNT and The Golden Urn) Based on a true storySome 2500 years ago, Buddha's remains were gathered in several golden urns and shared amongst his followers in 84 000 stupas (holy burials) across the world. In December 2013, the golden urn believed to have contained Buddha's hair, fingers, and ashes, mysteriously disappeared from a mountain shrine in Cambodia. The circumstances were extremely suspicious. Due to its religious magnitude, the Buddhist monks insisted the Cambodian government launch a manhunt for the perpetrators in the hope of recovering the stolen sacred relic. Doubts circled about its authenticity, casting suspicion on the Royal family that the real one was still out there somewhere. More details on this real life historic event inside the book.