BOOK ONE

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THE BRANDON HOUSE

Every great adventure begins somewhere

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★★★★☆ 4.6 out of 5 Stars

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ONE DISCOVERY
CHANGES EVERYTHING

After the loss of his wife, tech entrepreneur George Ryan leaves Canada behind and purchases an abandoned farmhouse on Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula.


During renovations, a hidden crypt is uncovered beneath the house.
What begins as a local archaeological discovery soon becomes an international race spanning Ireland, Houston, Peru and the Andes where forgotten history is worth killing for.

A timeline illustration titled 'The Journey' with icons and text describing stages: Canada - A life left behind, Dingle Peninsula - A new beginning, Dublin - Ancient connections, Houston - Questions deepen, Peru - A lost civilization discovered, The Andes - The truth revealed.

INSPIRED BY REAL PLACES

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Surfing Dingle Peninsula
Ireland

Birds flying over a rugged canyon landscape with a river running through the valley and mountains in the background.

Colca Canyon
Peru

EXPLORE BEHIND THE ADVENTURE
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MEET GEORGE ‘SEOIRSE’ RYAN

George Ryan never intended to become an adventurer.

He's a former technology entrepreneur whose curiosity pulls him, and his companions, into mysteries rooted in history.

Whether standing inside a forgotten Irish crypt, climbing remote mountain trails in Peru, or following clues hidden within ancient manuscripts, George has an uncanny ability to uncover connections others overlook.

What begins as a personal search for a fresh start soon becomes an international race through archaeology, mythology, and history, where every discovery reveals another layer of a much larger puzzle.

He isn't driven by fame or fortune. He's driven by a need to understand the past, believing that every artifact, every ruin, and every forgotten story deserves to be heard before it's lost forever.

ABOUT GEORGE
A graphic titled 'The Mystery' depicts the progression of an ancient secret through five illustrated stages: a hidden crypt, an ancient manuscript, a mummified monk, a mug of artifacts, and a secret compass, with the words 'A Secret Lost for 1500 Years' underneath.

HISTORY BEHIND THE STORY

REAL HISTORY

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  • Early Irish Christianity

  • The voyages of St. Brendan

  • Moche civilization

  • Ancient trade and navigation

  • DNA & Genetic research

A research presentation slide titled "Behind the Research" with five sections. From left to right: an image of ancient Irish ruins labeled "Dingle Peninsula" with text "Exploring ancient sites and hidden histories in Ireland," a photo of Machu Picchu with the text "Unearthing the secrets of a lost Incan civilization," an image of a Celtic cross with text "Tracing spiritual symbols and their enduring mysteries," a photograph of a pottery artifact with the text "Studying artifacts that tell stories of bygone worlds," and a notebook with sketches and notes titled "Field Notes" for documenting discoveries and clues from the field.

★★★★★
Aside from the fact that I really enjoyed the storyline, and characters, I loved the archeology and history! I actually googled some of it to do a deeper dive. I also liked the couple times he mentioned what George Ryan was listening to, because they were great bands! All in all, it was an excellent read, and looking forward to the next one! Highly recommend!
- Amazon Reviewer

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Brandon Mountain and Bay
Ireland

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Machu Picchu
Peru

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FACT vs FICTION

Every George Ryan novel begins with authentic mystery, or mystery steeped in mythology.
The facts are real.
The characters feel real, and many of them are real.
The adventures feel real.
The destinations are real.
The race to uncover the truth is fictional.

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BROWSE THE ARCHIVE
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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★
Couldn’t put the book down . Had a nice wknd enjoying the adventure. I love reading a book where you learn and be entertained at the same time ! Well done .
- Goodreads Reviewer

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★★★★★
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The author gives enough detail in regards to archeological information that it makes it very easy to understand. Got to know the characters right at the beginning of the book and the storyline was intriguing. Had to just keep on reading! It would make an interesting movie, a little amateur Indiana Jones maybe?
- Amazon Reviewer

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THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES

BOOK TWO

THE ATLANTIS ENIGMA

Some mysteries refuse to stay buried!

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