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The Alboran Codex
A suspense thriller
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In the year 106 AD, when the Roman legions marched on their capital at Petra, the Nabateans surrendered their empire to the Romans without a fight, and according to historians, ceased to exist. But very few knew that the Nabateans didn't cease to exist; they just...
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A lost empire. A deadly conspiracy. A battle for control of the world. For 1,900 years, the secret order of the Nabateans remained in the shadows. Now, their final plan nears completion—and only archaeologist Carter Devereux can stop them. Hunted and outnumbered, he must solve an ancient mystery before they reshape the world forever.
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In the year 106 AD, when the Roman legions marched on their capital at Petra, the Nabateans surrendered their empire to the Romans without a fight, and according to historians, ceased to exist. But very few knew that the Nabateans didn't cease to exist; they just stayed out of sight for more than 1,900 years. Now, they are on the verge of implementing their final plan.
Carter Devereux, with his knowledge of the City of the Giants and their library in the Egyptian desert, is the only obstacle in the way of achieving their goals. Therefore, the order of the Council of the Covenant of Nabatea is clear: "We MUST have that information. All of it. Move in on Carter Devereux... and get it at all costs, up to and including the killing of everyone...."
The Alboran Codex is the third book in the Carter Devereux series, the sequel to the best-seller Wolves of Freydis. It is a nail-biting suspense-thriller about an ancient conspiracy set on total world domination, in every sense of the word - political, financial, energy, and information technology.
Series: A Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller
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The Alboran Codex
In the year 106 AD, when the Roman legions marched on their capital at Petra, the Nabateans surrendered their empire to the Romans without a fight, and according to historians, ceased to exist. But very few knew that the Nabateans didn't cease to exist; they just stayed out of sight for more than 1,900 years. Now, they are on the...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Nabatean Secret
US Army Garrison Patch Barracks, near Stuttgart, Germany, 2 a.m., January 11 Sentries at the Main Gate of Patch Barracks had turned away the last of the local Fasching revellers an hour or so before, laughingly joking with them that the Barracks were too quiet for their parties. A few soldiers, somewhat worse for wear after joining the locals for...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Wolves Of Freydis
Carter Devereux's idyllic world had been shattered and catapulted into chaos, and with it, the fate of humanity itself. With a traitor in their midst who seems to stay one step ahead of them, it is a race against time for Carter Devereux and a team of Special Forces operators who must fight evils never before encountered. Can they uncover...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Labyrinth of Minos
A deranged, vicious psychopath has gone on a child-killing spree in London. MI5 thinks the killer might be connected to the secret Nabatean society. They call in the world's expert on the Nabateans, Carter Devereux. While Carter is in London, working with MI5 and the police, his children are on holiday with their grandparents in Greece and they get abducted....Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781036703295
Publisher: Vinci Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vinci Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 496
About the Author
JC Ryan is a bestselling author known for crafting intricate espionage and archaeological thrillers and conspiracy mysteries. His work has received high acclaim. With over thirty published novels, including the popular Rex Dalton thrillers, the Rossler Foundation mysteries, and Carter Devereux thrillers, Ryan has developed a devoted following who celebrate his masterful blend of historical mystery and contemporary adventure. Readers praise Ryan's work for its exceptional research depth and how he skillfully weaves actual history into fictional narratives. His engaging plots, featuring multiple storylines, have earned him a reputation for creating 'unputdownable' stories.
Ryan's diverse life experiences deeply inform his writing. After receiving a military degree, he served as an officer for seven years until a crippling back injury forced a career change. Undeterred, he returned to university to study law and ran his private practice for over fifteen years. His career path then led him to another country where he worked as an IT project manager, before finally pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a writer in 2014. When not writing, Ryan enjoys life with his college sweetheart, whom he's been married to since 1978. They are proud parents of two daughters and two sons-in-law and grandparents to two grandchildren.
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Nothing New Under the Sun
Archaeologist Carter Devereux's research leads him to an unsettling conclusion: our ancestors may have been far more advanced than we ever imagined. Following an ancient trail across South America, India, and the Middle East, he uncovers evidence of prehistoric civilisations with technologies that rival—or even surpass—our own. Most disturbing are the texts that describe nuclear devastation thousands of years ago....Paperback$3000Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Nabatean Secret
US Army Garrison Patch Barracks, near Stuttgart, Germany, 2 a.m., January 11 Sentries at the Main Gate of Patch Barracks had turned away the last of the local Fasching revellers an hour or so before, laughingly joking with them that the Barracks were too quiet for their parties. A few soldiers, somewhat worse for wear after joining the locals for...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Wolves Of Freydis
Carter Devereux's idyllic world had been shattered and catapulted into chaos, and with it, the fate of humanity itself. With a traitor in their midst who seems to stay one step ahead of them, it is a race against time for Carter Devereux and a team of Special Forces operators who must fight evils never before encountered. Can they uncover...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today
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