In the sequel to Alexa LeGardien, certain tough decisions made by Alexa may mean the end of her loyalty to the Guardian Institute. It's been two-and-a-half years since Alexa walked out of that correctional center and into the Grand Guardian's Insurance Bank, which later came to be known to her as the Homebase, a secure location for the rarest and most dangerous artifacts. No longer the lost teenager she once was, Alexa's life has gone through a complete one-eighty. For one, Matthew can no longer be by her side due to unseen circumstances. Secondly, she's no longer working for or with or at the Institute. In fact, one could say she completely severed her ties to the Institute. It's not that she's a rogue agent.... Okay, maybe she is. But in the hunt to find her father and help Matthew, she's willing to do just about anything. Word count: approx. 25,500 words

Star Watch defeated the Swarm Invasion Fleet, but at a terrible cost in destroyed star systems, smashed battleships and billions of dead. In the aftermath of the costly victory, chaos threatens as worlds leave the Commonwealth of Planets, face mass starvation or succumb to increased piracy.The war against the Swarm Imperium has just begun. Humanity needs unity or each planet will fall alone.Brigadier O'Hara of Star Watch Intelligence stumbles onto a secret conspiracy. Someone is trying to destroy the Commonwealth from within, and they have an alien artifact of incredible power.O'Hara summons Captain Maddox. Although she fears to lose him, she knows that Maddox and his crew have the best chance of finding the hidden enemy. If the captain fails, the Commonwealth will be powerless to stop its destruction. What O'Hara doesn't know-it would probably break her heart if she did-is that she has just sent Maddox into the most harrowing battle of his career.THE LOST ARTIFACT is the eighth book in the LOST STARSHIP SERIES.

"Lost Treasures of the Bible contains photographs and detailed descriptions of more than one hundred biblically significant archaeological objects housed in over twenty-five museums worldwide. Clyde Fant and Mitchell Reddish's selection of artifacts - many of them relatively unknown - illuminates the history, culture, and practices of the biblical world as a whole. Each entry also explains that particular object's relevance for understanding the Bible and locates the artifact not only at its museum site but also by its specific identification number, which is particularly valuable for smaller and lesser-known objects - true "lost treasures.""--BOOK JACKET.

Ten thousand years ago, a single alien super-ship survived a desperate battle. The vessel's dying crew set the AI on automatic to defend the smashed rubble of their planet. Legend has it the faithful ship continues to patrol the empty battlefield, obeying its last order throughout the lonely centuries.In the here and now, Earth needs a miracle. Out of the Beyond invade the New Men, stronger, faster and smarter than the old. Their superior warships and advanced technology destroy every fleet sent to stop them. Their spies have infiltrated the government and traitors plague Earth's military. Captain Maddox of Star Watch Intelligence wonders if the ancient legend could be true. Would such an old starship be able to face the technology of the New Men? On the run from killers, Maddox searches for a group of talented misfits. He seeks Keith Maker, a drunken ex-strikefighter ace, Doctor Dana Rich the clone thief stuck on a prison planet and Lieutenant Valerie Noonan, the only person to have faced the New Men in battle and survived to tell about it. Maddox has to find a place hidden in the Beyond and bring back a ship no one can enter. If he fails, the New Men will replace the old. If he succeeds, humanity might just have a fighting chance...

In the vibrant city of Elaris, where cutting-edge technology meets ancient magic, young inventor Lyra unearths a hidden journal among her grandmother’s belongings. The journal’s cryptic entries hint at the existence of the "Heart of Elaris," a legendary artifact rumored to bestow extraordinary power and wisdom. Intrigued by the mystery and driven by a desire to prove her worth, Lyra sets off on a daring quest to uncover the truth behind the Heart. Her journey leads her through enchanting forests, forgotten ruins, and bustling marketplaces, where she encounters a colorful cast of characters, each with their own hidden agendas. As Lyra delves deeper into the enigma, she discovers that the Heart of Elaris is more than just a powerful object—it’s a key to a prophecy that could reshape the fate of the city. Facing treacherous alliances and confronting her own fears, Lyra learns that the true essence of the Heart may lie not in the artifact itself, but in the personal growth and self-discovery it inspires. The Echoes of Elaris is an enthralling blend of adventure, mystery, and personal transformation, exploring the interplay between ancient traditions and modern advancements, and the enduring strength found in courage and friendship. Join Lyra on an unforgettable journey where the echoes of the past shape the destiny of the future, and discover the true power of self-discovery.

The #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, named one of the best books of the year by The Boston Globe and National Geographic: acclaimed journalist Douglas Preston takes readers on a true adventure deep into the Honduran rainforest in this riveting narrative about the discovery of a lost civilization -- culminating in a stunning medical mystery. Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumors have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden somewhere in the Honduran interior, called the White City or the Lost City of the Monkey God. Indigenous tribes speak of ancestors who fled there to escape the Spanish invaders, and they warn that anyone who enters this sacred city will fall ill and die. In 1940, swashbuckling journalist Theodore Morde returned from the rainforest with hundreds of artifacts and an electrifying story of having found the Lost City of the Monkey God-but then committed suicide without revealing its location. Three quarters of a century later, bestselling author Doug Preston joined a team of scientists on a groundbreaking new quest. In 2012 he climbed aboard a rickety, single-engine plane carrying the machine that would change everything: lidar, a highly advanced, classified technology that could map the terrain under the densest rainforest canopy. In an unexplored valley ringed by steep mountains, that flight revealed the unmistakable image of a sprawling metropolis, tantalizing evidence of not just an undiscovered city but an enigmatic, lost civilization. Venturing into this raw, treacherous, but breathtakingly beautiful wilderness to confirm the discovery, Preston and the team battled torrential rains, quickmud, disease-carrying insects, jaguars, and deadly snakes. But it wasn't until they returned that tragedy struck: Preston and others found they had contracted in the ruins a horrifying, sometimes lethal-and incurable-disease. Suspenseful and shocking, filled with colorful history, hair-raising adventure, and dramatic twists of fortune, THE LOST CITY OF THE MONKEY GOD is the absolutely true, eyewitness account of one of the great discoveries of the twenty-first century.

“A riveting story of tomb robbers and antiquities smugglers, high-stakes auctioneers and the princely chiefs of the world’s most prestigious museums….A terrific read, from start to finish.” —James L. Swanson, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt An Oxford-trained archaeologist and award-winning journalist based in Rome, Vernon Silver brings us The Lost Chalice, the electrifying true story of the race to secure a priceless, 2,500-year-old cup depicting the fall of Troy—a lost treasure crafted by Euphronios, an artist widely considered “the Leonardo Da Vinci of ancient Greece.” A gripping, real life mystery, The Lost Chalice gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of great museums and antiquities collections—exposing a world of greed, backstabbing, and double-dealing.

" ... pieces together the extraordinary tale of the lost cup and offers a portrait of the modern antiquities trade"--Jacket.

In Early 16th Century English occupied Ireland, August and Kronos Connor are fairly content to spend their days handling the duties of Irish nobility and their nights secretly planning and staging raids and other acts for the Irish rebellion. That is, until a long awaited shipment from far in the east reveals their formerly unknown family ties to a lost civilization, spurring them to seek some answers. Their search gets them intwined in a secret conspiracy threatening to leverage an ancient artifact which will impact millions across the continent. They embark on a thrilling chase across early Renaissance Europe, deciphering ancient clues along the way to get them to a destination where a shocking truth is revealed...one which may change the course of history... "Absolutely thrilling every step of the way. A real page turner." - Washington Review "Superb mix of humor and wit with mystery and adventure...a truly enjoyable story." - London Top Books List

Over the centuries, researchers have found bones and artifacts proving that humans like us have existed for millions of years. Mainstream science, however, has supppressed these facts. Prejudices based on current scientific theory act as a knowledge filter, giving us a picture of prehistory that is largely incorrect.