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The Ancient Secrets
The Ancient Secrets
Series ·
12
books · 2022-2025
By
T. S. Falk
Books in series
#1
The Ancient Code
2022
After barely escaping from his last project alive, Professor Elliot Brand wanted to spend a few calm months lecturing in London. But when a billionaire presents him the perfect mystery, he can't resist and soon finds himself in a dangerous world of Nepali spies, ancient ruins, and a truth about humanity that might change the world forever, or end it ... Blending real science with fiction, this book takes you on a journey into the origins of mankind and its many mysteries.
#2
THE EXTINCTION THREAT
2022
For fans of Michael Crichton, James Rollins, and A.G. Riddle The second stand-alone novel featuring Elliot Brand and Ashra Shah leads to their most dangerous adventure yet. After their adventures in Nepal Professor Elliot Brand and the Nepalese agent, Ashra Shah wanted to enjoy their summer in London together. But when Ashra is called back into action her new mission leads to an ancient mystery that might be the greatest threat she and Elliot have ever faced. Blending real science and fiction, this book will send you on an adventure in the world of archeology and espionage! The sequel to The Ancient Code by T.S. Falk.
#3
THE ANCESTOR TRAP
2022
The third book of the Ancient Secrets Series. For fans of A.G. Riddle, Michael Crichton, and James Rollins Professor Elliot Brand was done with adventures. But when his former lover Ashra Shah calls him to Antarctica he knows he is getting himself into trouble. Guarded by a military unit, hidden deeply in the uninhabitable parts of the frozen continent a ruin was found, that could be the most significant archeological find in history. But Elliot Brand doesn't need long to understand that if they won't act fast, it might very well be the last one, too ... Blending real science with fiction, this book takes you on a journey into the tims before mankind and its many mysteries.
#4
THE MISSING LINK
2023
For those who like James Rollins, Michael Crichton, and Indiana Jones! This stand-alone novel, that is also the fourth part of the Ancient Secrets series continues the story of Nepalese secret agent Ashra Shah and the adventurous archeology professor Elliot Brand! Elliot Brand has vanished! It is his ex-girlfriend, the Nepalese spy Ashra Shah, who follows his steps around the world in a desperate mission to find him before it is too late. The journey takes her to the Amazon rainforest, where she finds out that Elliot might have once again stumbled upon an ancient secret that should have better been left forgotten. From the author of The Ancient Code, The Extinction Threat and The Ancestor Trap comes a new page-turner.
#5
THE CALYPSO MYSTERY
2023
For those who love James Rollins, Michael Crichton, and Indiana Jones! What was meant to be a holiday in Italy turns into the next adventure for Professor Elliot Brand, when he is asked to advise on underwater ruins found in the Mediterranean Sea. But an unknown ancient civilisation is the least of his problems. Traitors, saborteurs and ancient horrors await Elliot Brand and they all lurk hundreds of feet under the surface of the sea. Set between The Ancestor Trap and The Missing Link this book can also be enjoyed as a standalone novel.
#6
The Keepers of Secrets
2023
Elliot Brand wanted to stay away from adventures for a while and actually enjoy his academic pursuits and the rekindled relationship with Ashra Shah. What would be better to do so than a romantic trip to Syracuse? But soon the mystery of a dead colleague, an old notebook, and a group of vicious assassins dressed as priests force him back into action. With Ashra at his side, he tries to uncover an ancient mystery and the conspiracy trying to keep it hidden. A quest that leads right into the capital of secrets. The Vatican itself.
#7
THE APOCALYPSE SEQUENCE I
2024
Book 1 of the 3\-book series The Apocalypse Sequence Elliot Brand and Ashra Shah were done with adventure. Adventure wasn't done with them. The desperate final message of a dead colleague forces the couple back into action. A shadowy cabal is about to complete a doomsday weapon, using the ancient technology Elliot once unearthed. The clock is ticking as Elliot and Ashra must fight the unknown enemy and unravel the mystery behind a global series of volcano eruptions. And their greatest adventure begins ... For all those who love Michael Crichton, Indiana Jones, or simply archeology thrillers! This is a three\-book series, so don't expect all the answers at the end of the first book.
#8
THE APOCALYPSE SEQUENCE II
2024
Book 2 of the 3\-book series The Apocalypse Sequence They say at the end you return to the beginning ... That is certainly true for Elliot Brand who returns to Heidelberg, the city he once began his journey into archeology. The mission? Unravel the identity of the mysterious organization, that intends to end humanity. But with an enemy this ruthless, who can you still trust? The confrontation in Iceland has put Professor Elliot Brand and his pregnant girlfriend Ashra Shah at the center of the global conspiracy to end humanity and they might be the only ones who can stop it. Elliot has to get access to the archive of his former mentor Professor Teller, where he hopes he will find answers. But not everything is as it seems. They might have walked into a trap, set up by an enemy always three steps ahead. For all those who love Michael Crichton, Indiana Jones, or simply archeology thrillers! This is a three\-book series, so don't expect all the answers at the end of second book.
#9
THE APOCALYPSE SEQUENCE III
2024
The stunning conclusion of the Apocalypse Sequence trilogy! (Book III of the Apocalypse Series)They took everything from Elliot Brand. The woman he loved, his career, his reputation, and almost his life. Left alone in a world on the brink of the apocalypse, he can trust nobody anymore. But there is nothing more dangerous than a man with nothing to lose. And Elliot Brand is coming for them ... For those who like Michael Crichton and Indiana Jones!
#10
THE ASHRA ENIGMA
2024
The Ancient Secrets series returns!
Every hero has an origin story. Ashra Shah's is her darkest secret. As Ashra and Elliot adjust to their new roles as parents and recover from the ordeal of their last adventure, an old enemy returns, threatening to take everything from them. To unmask this ghost from the past, Ashra must revisit the very beginning—her first mission as a spy. A harrowing tale of friendship, love, betrayal, and death.
Author
T. S. Falk
Author · 23 books
#11
THE PANACEA CONSPIRACY
2025
For fans of James Rollins and Michael Crichton.
A stand-alone adventure that also is a sequel to the acclaimed The Ancient Secrets series. What if there was a simple serum that could heal any illness? It would change the world, revolutionize medicine and have unforeseeable effects on society. For Jordan Carver none of that matters. He needs it to save his best friend's family. And he will stop at nothing to get it. Neither will his enemies. The new fast-paced adventure thriller of T.S. Falk!
#13
THE PERFECT STORM
2025
For fans of
James Rollins
and
Michael Crichton
and those who like a fast-paced SciFi adventure.
A family holiday in the Swiss Alps turns for Ashra and Elliot into a desperate fight for survival. And a nearby mountain holds an ancient secret. A power that could be used to kill millions, now in the grasp of men ruthless enough to use it.
The clock is ticking ..
.
Join Elliot and Ashra in a thrilling page-turning SciFi adventure. The next chapter of the acclaimed Ancient Secrets series.