Two centuries ago, a covert expedition following Lewis and Clark vanished into the Idaho wilderness.

Two centuries ago, a covert expedition following Lewis and Clark vanished into the Idaho wilderness.

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. The land isn’t hiding bodies. It’s guarding something. 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.

But Rempart recognizes something far worse—a sign that an ancient force long believed buried may be rising again. Because 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. And this is only the beginning.

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Book One of the Ancient Secrets Series

From hidden relics to forbidden knowledge, the Ancient Secrets novels follow archaeologist Michael Rempart across continents as he uncovers mysteries history tried to erase—each tied to alchemy, ancient power, and dark forces that refuse to remain buried. Perfect for Listeners Who Love

Archaeological thrillers with global stakes

Ancient mysteries rooted in real history

Alchemy, relics, and forbidden knowledge

Supernatural suspense with dark undertones

High-intensity adventures spanning past and present