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Dan Kotler, independent researcher and archaeologist, is winding down from the events surrounding the theft and recovery of the Coelho Medallion, and discovering that the fallout of this history-altering adventure reaches further than he’d imagined. As academic colleagues shun him and the press hounds him, Kotler finds himself looking for a new purpose. When Gail McCarthy, granddaughter of one of Manhattan’s wealthiest real estate moguls, brings an ancient stone to Kotler’s attention, he finds himself embroiled once again in intrigue, jeopardy, and mystery.

An ancient medallion is unearthed in Pueblo, Colorado, revealing a secret that will rewrite the history of North America - the Vikings somehow made it to the continent's interior, centuries before Columbus made landfall, and there they built a city of gold. But today the Coelho medallion has been stolen, and a linguist and researcher has been abducted in connection with the crime. Could the abductors be after the fabled city of gold? Or do they have a more sinister plot in mind?

Fourteen members of Congress, abducted right from the Senate floor.For centuries the Jani have hidden among us, gathering artifacts of great historical significance, accumulating power, infiltrating the highest offices of governments around the world. The Jani have influenced history for nearly two millennia. Within the Order, a new faction arises: The Novensiles. Using the power and reach of the Jani, this new group wants to create a true new world order. And now they are accelerating their plans. When fourteen members of the Senate are abducted on live television signs point to the Jani. ...

THEY BELIEVE SECRETS GIVE THEM POWERWorld War II—Hitler is obsessed with gathering ancient knowledge and artifacts from around the globe, in an effort to consolidate the wisdom and power of long-gone cultures and rule the modern world. The División Azul—the Blue Division—is a Spanish military force fighting for the Nazis against the Russians on the Eastern Front. They are skilled, cunning, and capable, acting as a scalpel on the battlefield and bringing Hitler one victory after another. But unknown to Hitler, an ancient secret order has infiltrated the ranks of the Blue Division, and...

A mysterious artifact holds the key to unraveling the mystery behind a senator’s disappearance—but it may be humanity’s greatest threat. Dr. Kotler is in a whole other world of trouble, when he’s recruited to decipher a mysterious rune, found at a recently discovered archaeological dig site in Turkey. The site hints at an age of humanity far older than mainstream science is willing to accept. But the artifact hints at a universe that is much stranger than anything humanity has ever seen. Kotler must solve the enigma of the forgotten rune—a mystery that has already led to the ...

What is a Celtic tomb doing in Egypt?Dan Kotler ('The Coelho Medallion') is back in this archaeological thriller prequel! Dan Kotler can't turn away from a good historic mystery. And finding a tomb for a Celtic god in a mountainous region of Egypt certainly qualifies. As Kotler investigates, he finds an amazing array of artifacts and evidence, and all of it points to something so remarkable it could redefine history—if Kotler can survive long enough to reveal it to the world. Join Dr. Kotler for an adventure an Egyptian adventure with a Celtic twist in this thrilling prequel to 'The ...

Famed rock-star-turned-philanthropist Ashton Mink is murdered in his Manhattan high-rise apartment, leaving behind the words “Devil’s Interval” as the only clue to the killer’s identify or motives. Dan Kotler, archeologist and consultant with the FBI’s new Historic Crimes Division, and Agent Roland Denzel, of the FBI, are called to the scene of Mink’s murder, and asked to help in the investigation. What they discover is a secret project, based on the research of historic figures such as Sir Isaac Newton, that could alter the course of history and enslave humanity.

FORGOTTEN SECRETS UNLEASH A RISING DARKNESS IN THE WORLDThe Demon Core—history records that the third and final plutonium core meant for Hiroshima was destroyed nearly a century ago. But history is wrong, and now the core reemerges in the hands of a rising power, a man bent on the destruction of the modern world. When the Governor of New York is murdered, the terrorists make two demands: Show the world the contents of Fort Knox, and step down from power—or the Demon Core will wipe Washington, DC from the map. Dr. Dan Kotler and Agent Roland Denzel are tasked with hunting down the ...

More than a century ago, Earth was suffering under the weight of overpopulation and ever-dwindling resources. Humanity’s best and brightest were commissioned to create a means to escape the overcrowding of Earth, and to branch out and live among the stars. Their efforts were hampered by the seeming impossibility of faster-than-light travel, until a team of researchers discovers an usual answer they call “the Lightrail”. On the eve of Earth’s first successful jaunt to the stars, however, a powerful organization called Earth First commits a horrible act of terrorism.

WHAT IF THE GODS WERE REAL?That’s the question Dr. Dan Kotler—Archaeologist and FBI Consultant—finds himself struggling to answer after a Druidic tomb is unearthed in the mountains of Egypt. Why did the Druids build a site in Egypt, thousands of years ago? And what implications does this site have for human history? Kotler’s not the only one looking for answers. The Alihat Iadida—the New Gods—is a powerful cult that wants control of the site, and of the bronze sword that Kotler himself helped to discover, twenty years earlier. That sword could be the key to unlocking the ...

When an ancient map of Antarctica is found to be a forgery, it reveals an enigma of history and a terrifying modern-day threat.For the past two years, Gail McCarthy has been a constant source of danger and chaos in the lives of Dan Kotler and his FBI partner, Roland Denzel. Her vast smuggling empire empowers her to move about in the world without the worry of capture, as she spearheads criminal activities on a global scale. Guns, drugs, human trafficking—there's no black-market industry she doesn't touch or flat-out control, and she has the power to continually stay ahead of the world's ...

For fans of zombie fiction (who are tired of The Walking Dead) and fans of the Divergent, Hunger Games, and Maze Runner series who want a more grown-up story. From the authors who brought you the best-selling Citadel series and action-packed suspense thrillers... Adam Bolland, a manager at the Colorado Springs municipal water treatment facility, is only trying to enjoy his career, family, and life. But when things start changing around him, he isn't sure what's going on.

SOME TESTS ARE LIFE OR DEATH DAN KOTLER—Archaeologist, occasional FBI Consultant, certified Trouble Magnet—just wanted a vacation. And an invitation to help uncover and explore a newly discovered Templar tunnel seemed like just the ticket. When a group of thieves take control of the tunnel, in search of its hidden trove of treasure, Kotler finds himself forced to face an ancient rite of passage, in a network of traps and trials laid about by the Knights Templar, a thousand years ago. It will take everything Kotler knows to get him through this one. CAN KOTLER SURVIVE THE TEMPLAR ...

NOWHERE LEFT TO RUN ALEX KAYNE never stops running. It’s just who she is. But when Kayne looks into a series of patent thefts that lead her to billionaire technologist ROSS ECKHART, she finds herself running out of road. Is Eckhart who he appears to be? AGENT ERIC SYMON is dealing with his new duties and responsibilities, as a member of the HISTORIC CRIMES UNIT. And finding himself working under AGENT ROLAND DENZEL—the man that Symon holds responsible for derailing his FBI career—is making the job tough to handle. In pursuit of a stolen piece of art, hidden on an exotic animal ranch ...

When Broadway star Maggie Hamilton disappeared five years ago, it was a mystery that captured the imaginations of everyone. When her body turns up in the tomb of a Mayan god, it opens the door for an evil that could consume the world. Dan Kolter and Agent Roland Denzel are back, and just in time, as a new threat emerges that could mean the end of all humanity. A mysterious figure has his sights on the contents of a lost Mayan tomb, and Kotler and company will need to use all of their resources, intelligence, and any luck they may have to keep an ancient curse at bay. In this fourth full-...

HOPE COMES AT A PRICE. A Merciless Enemy. A New Threat. A Mysterious New Hope. The Ataxica, a brutal and chaotic enemy, have wiped out most of humanity, leaving behind only children. Years after that disastrous first contact, a remnant military force known as the Service represents humanity's last hope. But hope is fading fast, as the Ataxica have developed a new technology that gives them a significant advantage. On the eve of a devastating attack, members of the Service discover a lone figure — an artificially intelligent being, floating in space. Once revived, "Tin Man" may hold the ...

ANCIENT MYTH MEETS DARK SCIENCE, AND GODS AND KINGS WILL RISE AGAINFollowing the events of The God Extinction and The Hidden Persuaders, Dr. Dan Kotler finds himself embroiled in a plot that turns out to be “the family business.” Kotler’s grandfather—Richard Kotler—has resurfaced, along with thirty-six genetic samples, stolen from various archaeological dig sites worldwide. Using a new, dark science, and the resources of an ancient order bent on world domination, Richard intends to resurrect gods and kings, and unleash them on the world. Kotler and his FBI partner, Agent Roland ...

"It's like a mashup of Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and the Iron Druid Chronicles, with a pinch of Doctor Who for flavor." Some kids are born in a tangle. At sixteen years old, Sawyer Jackson hasn’t seen much beyond his grandparents' remote home, until one day he's transported to the Long Land -- a strange world where everything he knows is turned upside down, and everyone he loves is suddenly in a lot of trouble. Sawyer discovers that he's a Teth -- an ancient bloodline that can see and manipulate the knotwork that weaves all of reality together. Now he’s on the run from an enraged god,...

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ALEX KAYNE NEVER STOPS RUNNINGWhen a cop is framed for a crime, Alex Kayne comes to town to bring justice to the powerless. But there's more happening here than even she could plan for. Digging in to help her client reveals corruption that goes all the way to the top. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE GOVERNMENT ITSELF IS THE BAD GUY? Alex finds herself facing down a corrupt Congressman and mafia muscle as she struggles to bring justice for her client—and to stay ahead of the growing list of people trying to bring her down. Agents Eric Symon and Julia Mayher also make their return, on Alex Kayne's ...