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The Nabatean Secret: A Conspiracy Thriller Where Ancient Secrets and Deadly Pursuits Collide (A Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller Book 4) Kindle Edition

by JC Ryan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 529 ratings

A vanished military base. An ancient order with a deadly plan. A race against time.

When a U.S. military base near Stuttgart is obliterated in an instant, archeologist Carter Devereux and biologist Mackenzie uncover a terrifying connection to the Nabateans—an ancient order manipulating history for two thousand years. Their final plan is unfolding, and only Carter stands in their way.

Chasing the legendary Nabatean library, Carter and Mackenzie must unlock secrets long buried—and evade assassins determined to silence them. As they are pursued across continents, a shocking link to ancient myths emerges, threatening everything they thought they knew.

Loyalties are tested to the brink, and tensions run sky high, because failure means the Nabateans will seize control of the modern world. Will Carter and his team unravel history’s greatest secret before time runs out?

The Nabatean Secret is the pulse-pounding sequel to The Alboran Codex and the fourth installment in the Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series—perfect for fans of conspiracy, historical intrigue and relentless action.

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Praise for the Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series:

★★★★★ This one was a wild ride of excitement and entertainment.

★★★★★ I highly recommend that you take a look at JC Ryan’s books. You will not be disappointed.

★★★★★ ...an absorbing plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat

★★★★★ So much espionage, thrills, action, believable political events... just a never-ending great read.

★★★★★ A great nonstop adventure.

★★★★★ I can't wait to find out what Carter and his group will do next!

★★★★★ Another awesome read by the master JC Ryan.

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Since the publication of his first book, The Tenth Cycle, JC Ryan's books received high acclaim from readers who bought more than 800,000 of his books and read more than 57 million pages.   Ryan has been married to his college sweetheart since 1978. They have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and one grandchild.   Before he started writing mystery-suspense novels, Ryan got a military degree and served as an officer in the military for seven years before a crippling back injury forced him to change careers. He returned to university, studied law, and became a lawyer, running his own private practice for more than fifteen years before he moved to another country, became an IT project manager, and finally, in 2014, got the opportunity to pursue his lifelong dream of being a writer.   If you want to know more about JC Ryan and when his next book will come out, please visit his website at http://www.jcryanbooks.com, where you can download free eBooks and sign up to receive an email when he is about to release a new book.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0716SYDVN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vinci Books (May 11, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 11, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 720 pages
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JC Ryan is a bestselling author renowned for his intricate espionage, archaeological thrillers, and conspiracy mysteries. With over 30 acclaimed novels, including the popular Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers, Rossler Foundation Mysteries, and Carter Devereux Mystery Thrillers, Ryan has captivated readers around the globe.

Drawing from his diverse professional background—as a military officer, lawyer, and IT manager—Ryan creates compelling narratives that skillfully blend historical accuracy with thrilling adventure. He is celebrated as a master storyteller, known for crafting riveting plots, meticulous historical details, and engaging, multidimensional characters. Ryan’s meticulous research lends authenticity and depth to each story, immersing readers in richly constructed worlds filled with intrigue, suspense, and adventure.

Fans of David Baldacci, Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Nelson DeMille’s John Corey, Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp, Mark Greaney’s Gray Man, Gregg Hurwitz’s Orphan X, Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne, Daniel Silva’s Gabriel Allon, Brad Taylor’s Pike Logan, Brad Thor’s Scot Harvath, James Rollins’ Sigma Force, Steve Berry’s Cotton Malone, and Dan Brown’s Robert Langdon will find JC Ryan’s novels equally compelling and unforgettable.

When not writing, Ryan enjoys spending time with his college sweetheart, whom he married in 1978. They are proud parents of two daughters, have two sons-in-law, and are grandparents to two grandchildren.

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Customers enjoy this mystery thriller for its nonstop adventure and compelling main characters. The book successfully blends ancient history with modern-day events, creating a highly immersive reading experience. They appreciate the pacing, with one customer noting it flows very well, while another mentions it's not a short read.

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a nonstop adventure with an absorbing plot.

"...is mixing ancient history and modern day events, fact and fiction in such a unique way that I had to constantly ask myself where the one starts and..." Read more

"...Another great read from JC Ryan." Read more

"I much enjoyed the conclusion to this particular adventure of the Devereux family...." Read more

"...Mr Ryan has written another exemplary novel - and kept me up too many nights as I rushed to complete reading so that I could understand the big..." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one mentioning its constant action and another noting how well it flows.

"The main characters are compelling and endearing as ever in this fourth book of the Carter Devereaux series...." Read more

"As most of this series has been this has been a fast paced and action based story...." Read more

"...His books are not short reads but intriguing and unique. I am a fan!" Read more

"This book was thoroughly enjoyable. Very well written. The book flowed very well which kept me wanting to continue reading...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the reading pace of the book, with one mentioning it's not a short read and another noting it kept them up late at night.

"...Mr Ryan has written another exemplary novel - and kept me up too many nights as I rushed to complete reading so that I could understand the big..." Read more

"...I did enjoy reading it and it did keep me interested to the very end." Read more

"As always JC Ryan delivers another enjoyable story. His books are not short reads but intriguing and unique. I am a fan!" Read more

"...Very well written. The book flowed very well which kept me wanting to continue reading. Just enough action to make it believable...." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding the main characters compelling.

"The main characters are compelling and endearing as ever in this fourth book of the Carter Devereaux series...." Read more

"Different, but I like all the characters and the storyline glad it was a continuation of where the last book left off...." Read more

"...The plots are very imaginative and the characters really lifelike, they could be your family or friends...." Read more

"The depth with which Ryan is able to develop the characters and have the reader experiencing their emotions is unsurpassed by any writer in my..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the series, with one specifically mentioning their love for the Rossler books.

"Loved all of the Rossler and the Carter Devereaux series books. Each is 5 stars for me." Read more

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Customers appreciate the historical elements in the book, with one noting how it seamlessly blends ancient history with modern-day events and political intrigue.

"...Ryan is mixing ancient history and modern day events, fact and fiction in such a unique way that I had to constantly ask myself where the one starts..." Read more

"...Who knows maybe it is. So much espionage, thrills, action, believable political events...just a never ending great read. Read it!!!!" Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner in the Carter Devereux series
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2017
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    The Nabatean Secret is the sequel to the Alboran Codex, the 4th book in JC Ryan's Carter Devereux series.

    I have been following JC Ryan's writing from his very first book in the Rossler Foundation Mysteries series. I am on his email list and when I get a notification about a new book I drop everything to buy the book and read it. It should be obvious I am a big fan and the reason is I enjoy his writing style and his storytelling.

    There is not a single book of his where I didn't learn something new about history or government his depth of research and knowledge about the topics he writes about never ceases to amaze me.

    The Nabatean Secret had me on the edge of my seat from the prologue right through to the last chapter. It was a mix of technology, ancient history, modern day politics and conspiracies. Ryan's usually have slow start and tension builds gradually. This one was different the tension starts with the prologue and doesn't let up until the second last chapter. This one was a wild ride of excitement and entertainment. There was almost never a dull moment.

    I said this before and want to say it again—there is so much in this series. Ryan is mixing ancient history and modern day events, fact and fiction in such a unique way that I had to constantly ask myself where the one starts and the other ends. I don’t want to know how many days and weeks were spent on research — it must have been significant and the result was a brilliant book.

    With The Nabatean Secret JC Ryan has again demonstrated that he is an accomplished author - on par with the best in the archaeological mystery-suspense genre.

    For the fans of Clive Cussler, James Rollins, Dan Brown, Andy McDermott, Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child, A.G. Riddle and others in this genre, I highly recommend that you take a look at JC Ryan’s books. You will not be disappointed.
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  • Mary Muchowicz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Archeological, technical, and medical advancements and an absorbing plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2018
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    The main characters are compelling and endearing as ever in this fourth book of the Carter Devereaux series. I despaired at the far reaching controls the Nabateans had over all the government's of the world. It seemed that their ambition to ruthlessly eliminate anyone who stood in their way to rule the Earth could not be stopped. It is sad that people who started with the promise of God for them to survive could become so inhumane with their only concerns being power and money. Bravo to Carter, his wife and all others who fought non stop to learn as much as they could from the ancients and use that knowledge to help stop the Nabateans from taking over. Another great read from JC Ryan.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Book 4
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2021
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    I much enjoyed the conclusion to this particular adventure of the Devereux family. Spoiler alert: If you're going to call attention to the savant misuse at the end, the follow up with an equally notable solution! I'm confused; there is a Book 5 but a new story??
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  • skylark
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2025
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    Different, but I like all the characters and the storyline glad it was a continuation of where the last book left off. No way would I go down that hole closterphobic nope ...
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  • J. Heyman
    5.0 out of 5 stars The revenge of the Nabateans - what a ride!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2017
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    The next adventure of Carter and Mackenzie Devereux, A-Echelon, and the search for ancient knowledge.
    In this case, we find our heroes (and heroines) at the wrong end of the law, on the lam, and trying to clear their names. How did they get to this situation? When you upset a group of super rich, influential, and powerful people - the Nabateans - they tend to want to get even. See how the team handles the adversity, and what the end result was.
    Mr Ryan has written another exemplary novel - and kept me up too many nights as I rushed to complete reading so that I could understand the big picture. Unfortunately, my office work might have suffered a bit from being a tad tired each following morning :-)
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  • THOMAS M WISNIEWSKI
    5.0 out of 5 stars JC Ryan. Again!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017
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    The 4 books of the Devereux series are great! Ryan is quite an author. The plots are very imaginative and the characters really lifelike, they could be your family or friends. There is continuity from one book to the next. What you see is what you get. Enough goes wrong to keep you on the edge of your seat and the salvation isn't obvious although sometimes a little too certain. There are times when the good guys come across a little naive or simple in the face of the danger that comes their way but I've known people in the real world just like, especially if highly educated. If I have one complaint it is that the overall storyline is not so different then the Rossler Foundation series just with different names, bad guys, and ancient secrets rediscovered. It is sort of, you read one you read them all. Nevertheless, read the series in order BUT do read it.
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  • Robert L. Boyce Jr.
    4.0 out of 5 stars This was an interesting and good attention holding story.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017
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    As most of this series has been this has been a fast paced and action based story. I did enjoy reading it and it did keep me interested to the very end.
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  • Freya T
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great nonstop adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2021
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    This book starts on a roll and never quits. JC Ryan keeps amazing me with the indepth story line that feels like it is from just off real life events. Who knows maybe it is. So much espionage, thrills, action, believable political events...just a never ending great read. Read it!!!!
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  • Mandy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intriging story telling.
    Reviewed in Australia on August 6, 2019
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    Interesting and somewhat believable, great story line full of action, romance and family fun.
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  • Gary Cooke
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2024
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    Another great read in the Carter Devereux series. JC Ryan scripts make me want to read more with great plots, twists and colourful characters.
    Try them - you'll love all his books.
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  • thomas alan owen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2017
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    a good read
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  • PHH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2020
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    A non-stop adventure , interesting twists and turns with an insight into technology of the probably not too distant future - missed the wolves and dolphins
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  • James Murphy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ripping yarn
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2017
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    Good read,good storyline characters believable rattled on at a good pace without losing quality would recommend to anyone who is fond of sci-fi and adventure.
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