Two centuries ago, a covert expedition following Lewis and Clark vanished into the Idaho wilderness. They were never seen again. What happens next is brought to you in this full-cast voice actor and digital audiobook.
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.
Top 10 Idaho Book Award Winner
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 Readers 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
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
"Don't miss out... There was a definite Preston & Child feel to this book with a little supernatural thrown in for good measure." Brian Krespan, Brian's Book Blog
"A story that manages to combine perfectly this exciting adventure with the thrilling supernatural aspect that will give you goosebumps" --The Audiobook Blog
