Two centuries ago, a covert expedition following Lewis and Clark vanished into the Idaho wilderness. They were never seen again. Now seven students have disappeared in the same mountains-and archaeologist Michael Rempart is the only man who suspects the truth. In his forties and dangerously compelling, Rempart carries more than academic controversy. He is the last heir of a lineage steeped in forbidden alchemy-and he knows that those who draw too near him rarely remain untouched by its shadow. He believes the land isn't hiding bodies. It's guarding a secret. Buried beneath the forest lies a power whispered about for centuries-an alchemical force tied to immortality, legend, and something far older than recorded history. The only warning comes from a journal written in 1806 by a dying explorer who claimed he had witnessed evil made flesh. Most dismissed his words as madness. Rempart isn't so sure. The deeper he digs, the clearer it becomes: whatever was unleashed long ago was never destroyed. It was waiting. And it has begun to stir again. Top 10 Idaho Book Award Winner
THE SERIES: From the mountains of Idaho to the hidden corridors of ancient civilizations, the Ancient Secrets novels follow archaeologist Michael Rempart as he uncovers relics history tried to erase-each tied to alchemy, forbidden knowledge, and demonic forces that refuse to remain buried. Each novel is a sweeping, high-stakes thriller spanning continents, blending real history, occult speculation, and relentless suspense. From REVIEWERS: "A story of occult secrets centuries old and mortally dangerous ... highly recommended." -- Michael R. Collings, Ph.D., a leading scholar and lecturer on horror and suspense novels. "Enthralling & exciting ... one attention holding, edge of your seat thriller!" AudioBook Reviewer "There was a definite Preston & Child feel to this book with a little supernatural thrown in for good measure." Brian Krespan,