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Nothing New Under the Sun: An Archaeological Thriller Where Ancient Secrets and Deadly Conspiracies Collide (A Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller Book 1) Kindle Edition

by JC Ryan (Author), Rosamond Carter (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 861 ratings
What if everything we know about history is wrong?

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 civilizations with technologies that rival—or even surpass—our own.

Most disturbing are the texts that describe nuclear devastation thousands of years ago. As Carter races to uncover these ancient weapons, he finds himself caught between powerful forces who would kill to possess such artifacts. His discoveries challenge everything we thought we knew about human history, but they might also hold the key to humanity's future—or its destruction.

Nothing New Under the Sun is the first book in J.C. Ryan's Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series, blending archaeological adventure with a race against time to prevent history's deadliest weapons from falling into the wrong hands.

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Praise for the Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series:

★★★★★ An absolutely awesome read!!

★★★★★ Very hard to put down.

★★★★★ This deserves a ten-star rating.

★★★★★ JC Ryan hits another home run with Carter Devereux.

★★★★★ One of the finest science fiction/fact books I have read.

★★★★★ …strongly recommend.

★★★★★ One of my favourite authors.
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Kindle Customer M A N - Anticipating. I found this novel because it was about searching for the past. I enjoy trips into the past times. I do admit to being lost in some of the narration, but I don't claim to have any kind of a, scientific mind. I will assume that the given. Info is reasonable, so Y look forward to Dee what future mayhem Carter can fall into.

Amazon Customer - One of my favorite authors. Over the past 2 years JC Ryan has become my one of my favorite authors. Nothing New Under The Sun is the first book in JC Ryan's new Carter Devereux series. A fascinating read about an alternative history to the origins of the human species. It is obvious that a lot of research went into this book and certainly is a captivating page turner.

K. Jones Amazon Reviewer - Great story! This is going to be another great series! I was very excited to read the first book in JC Ryan's new series! Since this is an archeological mystery, I was concerned that I would see the same type of characters as those that appear in the Rossler Foundation Mysteries. I was happy to discover that these are entirely new and different characters, and that this story doesn't have 'counter-parts' to the Rossler Foundation series.

'Nothing New Under The Sun' is the first book in the new series, and lays the foundation for the series. As such, the first few chapters have a lot of information in them that tested my patience a little, but I figured there was a reason he put it in there, and kept reading, and I was right. Once the foundation was laid, the book picked up speed and I became intrigued. The more I read, the more captivated I became with the story and it was hard to put book the book down.

The main characters are likeable and engaging, the plot mystifying, and the subject matter thought provoking. The facts of the book are well researched, and the fiction of the book is imaginative. I believe this is going to be another great series by JC Ryan!

Without giving away anything, I will say that the first book is continued in the second book, 'The Wolves of Freydis'. I am glad they were released together, because at the end of the "Nothing New Under The Sun"

OldArcher Amazon Reviewer - Get out your well-worn fedora, jacket with many pockets, brushes and dentist tools, and prepare for adventure... WOW!!! J.C. Ryan has eclipsed all of my other favorites-period... As a kid, I read books on archeology expeditions around the world,back in the days before WW II. It truly was a different world then, with adventure and intrigue abounding. Mr. Ryan has captured that feeling, taking from the headlines of today, blending real world events and giving his writing a legitimacy that few writers of fiction, any fiction, can equal... It's as if the late Richard Halliburton had met the heroes of Clive Cussler, and Carter Devereux steps off of the page... Indiana Jones is fun and flashy, but Devereux is more "real." Character development, pace, authenticity, dialog,and written for all audiences...

Mr. Ryan doesn't use gratuitous sex, profanity, or violence in his writing. His talents and quality of writing preclude such crutches. Like the late Louis L'Amour, what isn't necessary to telling a story, isn't included. Mr. Ryan's encyclopedic knowledge encompasses many areas of interest.I affirm, that nobody could possibly be bored, for there is more than enough,to satiate any reader of what Heinlein coined, "speculative fiction."I hope and pray that Mr. Ryan will continue to write as much, as often, and as quickly as possible. His work is amongst my greatest joys...

Think of it as special as a snifter of Grand Marnier, a cup of the finest coffee or tea, the ambience of a study with a merry fire in the fireplace, and you have the new Carter Devereux Mysteries... Enjoy, and like me, await his new works, with bated breath...

Do I endorse Mr. Ryan's works, especially the Carter Devereux Mysteries, Absolutely! Five out of Five Stars!!!

About the Author

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 ‏ : ‎ B01D8QKM7I
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vinci Books (March 20, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 20, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 408 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 find this archaeological thriller engaging, with an enveloping background story and well-developed characters. The book is fast-paced and keeps readers enthralled, with one customer noting it reads like a documentary. The writing quality receives mixed feedback - while some find it well-written, others say it lacks suspense and action.

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48 customers mention "Intrigue"40 positive8 negative

Customers enjoy the intrigue of the book, particularly its enveloping background story and excellent archeological thriller elements.

"...At least that's how I feel. The plot is very well built, the characters well formed and the background idea..." Read more

"...New Under the Sun by J.C. Ryan is a relatively well-written, tense thriller that, but for the fact that it ends with too many issues unresolved,..." Read more

"...While there are some interesting discussions and archaeological speculative theories tossed about during these week long time outs, the whole pace..." Read more

"...to the intricate plot developing into a genuine and immersive humdinger of a thriller, even If very unusual. Enjoy." Read more

41 customers mention "Readability"37 positive4 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with one mentioning it kept them spellbound and another noting they stayed up all night reading it.

"This is a good book. JC Ryan is steadily improving his writing. At least that's how I feel...." Read more

"...Once I got over that I sat back and really enjoyed the read...." Read more

"...I never enjoy that. Still, Ryan maintains the reader's attention, albeit with what I like to call "reader's stutter"...." Read more

"I love JC Ryan's books. They are addictive and am always sad when reach the end if series. This book is a great starter...." Read more

24 customers mention "Interest"18 positive6 negative

Customers find the book's topic interesting and intriguing, with one customer highlighting its extensive research on ancient concepts and how they relate to modern times.

"...The plot is very well built, the characters well formed and the background idea (elders that commanded technology to a high degree) really thrilling...." Read more

"...knowledge of past human generations and some surprising advanced knowledge/scientific capabilities...." Read more

"...As mystery thrillers go, this was the most boring and predictable read I have ever gone through...." Read more

"...This book is a great starter. As always so much tied and interwoven into today's world. Still would love that cup of coffee." Read more

15 customers mention "Character development"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one review noting the detailed characters with back stories.

"...The plot is very well built, the characters well formed and the background idea (elders that commanded technology to a high degree) really thrilling...." Read more

"...In sum, everything is too perfect. The hero is too perfect - tall, handsome, intelligent with perfect memory recall, speaks many languages, martial..." Read more

"...Lots of action, intrigue and AWESOME Characters and locations!!..." Read more

"...This book was hard to take as believable because the two main characters are to perfect and never make a mistake...." Read more

11 customers mention "Entertainment value"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining, with one describing it as a captivating page turner that keeps you involved to the end.

"...He has kept romance at check (how Mackie and Carter meet is a funny story in itself and I did not find that annoying at all) while on some earlier..." Read more

"...that a lot of research went into this book and certainly is a captivating page turner...." Read more

"...The retreat in the Canadian woods is also perfect and idyllic...." Read more

"...Nonetheless, I have suffered through the story and found it entertaining. I have no problems with the characters or the story line...." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book fast.

"Fast, easy read. A few plot twists to keep it interesting. His writing style flows nicely...." Read more

"...I read them one after the other, very quickly. They drew me in and kept me interested." Read more

"Absolutely fell in love with this story and it's characters! Fast moving, highly believable. I could almost see the dig sites. Exciting plot!" Read more

"Another Amazing, fast paced book by JC Ryan! Love it!" Read more

22 customers mention "Writing quality"11 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written and easy to read, while others complain that the story lacks suspense and action.

"This is a good book. JC Ryan is steadily improving his writing. At least that's how I feel...." Read more

"...Initially I thought the book was slow and lacked suspense and action but then I realized it is the the first book and sets the background for the..." Read more

"...The author has a masterful way with words, despite a tendency to stop the narrative flow to dump tons of historical and archeological information on..." Read more

"...do I find this terribly distracting, but, for me, it detracts from enjoying reading the story...." Read more

8 customers mention "Start date"4 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's start date, with some finding it exciting with an interesting discovery at the beginning, while others describe it as hard to start and a waste of time.

"...This book is a great starter. As always so much tied and interwoven into today's world. Still would love that cup of coffee." Read more

"...This book was hard to take as believable because the two main characters are to perfect and never make a mistake...." Read more

"...both archeologists as they meet, marry have a chi!d and begin their professional careers .Even before the wedding the young man proves the..." Read more

"...have to finish it, but finishing reading the first book was excruciatingly difficult and took well over two weeks...." Read more

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  • Silfax
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good book promising even better sequels
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
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    This is a good book. JC Ryan is steadily improving his writing. At least that's how I feel.
    The plot is very well built, the characters well formed and the background idea (elders that commanded technology to a high degree) really thrilling. The author has conducted an extensive research on the concepts he is basing his work upon. This is an added bonus, I could not stop checking the internet to review related information just to find there is a whole lot of facts supporting it.
    He has kept romance at check (how Mackie and Carter meet is a funny story in itself and I did not find that annoying at all) while on some earlier books this was a problem.
    There are two sentences in Spanish which unfortunately are not properly knitted. As a native speaking boy I would recommend the author a better Spanish consultant for the next ventures.
    Being a Catalan I was happily surprised by a reference to "Catalan Conquistadores" which although being nice it probably is not faithful with what really happened in those ancient times.
    It's a pity the story has a "cliffhanger" at the end. This will surely be resolved on the next book. I understand this as a common problem when you have to split a book due to its extension. Good news as this means the author will hopefully keep delighting us.

    To summarise, this is a very entertaining book which I strongly recommend. Four and a half stars which, as this reviewing tool has no decimal possibilities get rounded to five.
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  • Charles A. Ray
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not too bad
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2017
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    Carter Devereux is an archeologist, and the more he studies the history of humanity, the more he’s convinced that ancient, more advanced civilizations once lived on the earth. Worse, he’s convinced that these people had knowledge of, and used, nuclear weapons. As evidence mounts that his suspicions are correct, the government calls upon him to find these ancient weapons of mass destruction before they fall into the wrong hands. Unknown to him, just such a pair of wrong hands is following his every move and trying to get one step ahead. The question is; can he succeed before those who would use these weapons to destroy civilization as we know it?
    There is Nothing New Under the Sun by J.C. Ryan is a relatively well-written, tense thriller that, but for the fact that it ends with too many issues unresolved, would be a great read. The author has a masterful way with words, despite a tendency to stop the narrative flow to dump tons of historical and archeological information on the reader. To the author’s credit, this information is informative and interestingly written.
    I am, unfortunately only able to give this book three and a half stars, though, because of the aforementioned (to me, at least) weaknesses.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite authors
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2016
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    Over the past 2 years JC Ryan has become my one of my favorite authors.

    Nothing New Under The Sun is the first book in JC Ryan's new Carter Devereux series. A fascinating read about an alternative history to the origins of the human species. It is obvious that a lot of research went into this book and certainly is a captivating page turner.

    Initially I thought the book was slow and lacked suspense and action but then I realized it is the the first book and sets the background for the rest of the series. Once I got over that I sat back and really enjoyed the read.

    I was disappointed when the book ended on a massive cliffhanger - I hate cliffhangers, but Ryan must have read my mind and published the sequel, The Wolves of Freydis, at the same time as this book.

    I am already 1/3 of the way through the sequel - The Wolves of Freydis - and I find I just can't put it down.

    All in all the first 2 books in the Carter Devereux series are on par with Ryan's Rossler Foundation and I am looking forward to read the rest of this series.
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  • ijh
    3.0 out of 5 stars Being Too Perfect Can Be A Flaw
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017
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    <Spoiler Alert - plot elements will be discussed> I am admittedly undecided about this book. I found the background story very enveloping, and the archaeological mysteries and alternative theories of Human history to be especially though-provoking. But it all got lost in the story pace and style, and the characters. In sum, everything is too perfect. The hero is too perfect - tall, handsome, intelligent with perfect memory recall, speaks many languages, martial arts master, independently wealthy, never fails to find the lost archaeological wonder lost for centuries, etc. The retreat in the Canadian woods is also perfect and idyllic. The hero meets the perfect woman who is intelligent, beautiful, bears him a son, and is able to commune with wild animals with her thoughts. The hero always flies to the idyllic ranch in Canada in his own private plane, and sometimes commutes to his archaeological job when the mood strikes. This was another odd feature of the story - the plot is that there may be terrible weapons of mass destruction laying about under the sands of ancient lost cities, and if evil people (terrorists) were to find them, it could spell the doom of all mankind. But there is no sense of urgency to discover the weapons or stop the enemy. There are often weeks between events, vacations, or side trips of several weeks before any action to deter the enemy is taken. The hero and his brainy wife are both recruited into a secret government organization to thwart enemies of the country, and proceed to fly to their ranch retreat for a few weeks, then back to the city for meetings, then back to the ranch - and so on. While there are some interesting discussions and archaeological speculative theories tossed about during these week long time outs, the whole pace of it is unexpected in a plot as dire as the one presented. Near the end of this first book, the perfect hero and his perfect family are on their six week perfect vacation when the cliffhanger ending occurs. We don't know the specifics of what happened, but we do know the animals at the Canadian ranch were upset and howling because of it. A bit too supernatural for me. While this review is a bit unflattering, I am nonetheless intrigued at the archaeological theories and human history speculative theories that were offered. I am as yet undecided if I will pursue the second book in the series.
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  • D.J.(Psychol) Chester UK
    5.0 out of 5 stars JC Ryan pulls it off once more!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2016
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    JC Ryan has done it again! A taut thriller, a knowledgeable archaeological mystery, an experience-based military/Government spooks caper, and
    a heartwarming family saga and love story, all rolled into one.
    After the successful Rossler Foundation Mysteries Series, JC has pulled off introducing us to new characters that the reader cares about, well-
    researched, sensitively written, and packed with information, theories, and conjecture. The book needs to be read in conjunction with its sequel,
    'The Wolves of Freydis', and this introduces us to the literary ploy of ending the book on a cliff-hanger. Like many readers I hate this procedure,
    but it is a small price to pay in this instance for the details and thrills Ryan provides for us in his denouement in the second of the duo of books, and
    he certainly gives value for money in both volumes. On reflection, I truly feel that this series not only equals the best of the early Rossler series, but
    in many ways exceeds them. The characters live on in the memory, and obviously provide the potential for future thrills and adventure. Well done,
    Mr. Ryan!
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  • Goldfinger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Makes for a fascinating read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2019
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    Conspiracy theories, ancient mysteries and a tale of good versus evil. It doesn't matter whether you believe in what the book is about - super intelligent humans from thousands of years ago - or not, it is still a great story. Maybe a little long-winded, but otherwise it's excellent.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Infectious reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2020
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    This book lays the foundation for a fascinating series that is both dramatic and makes you question what is true about human history. Written very much from a WASP perspective but open to other understanding.
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  • GH2609
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2017
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    This is the first JC Ryan book that I've read and very much look forward to reading the other three in this series. The characters are believable with the storyline developing at a pace that keeps the reader focused on the plot. I would recommend to anyone who has a liking for ancient history blended with fringe archeology and a plot line involving government spooks.
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  • peteo
    1.0 out of 5 stars complete and utter garbage! Actually there is a mystery
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2017
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    No mystery here, complete and utter garbage! Actually there is a mystery; how on earth did I convince myself to read half of this nonsense. This is a feeble attempt to turn Cremo's Forbidden Archeology into an action mystery trying to link together every crackpot theory going. To make matters worse JC Ryan ( sounds like a serious author ) throws in a romantic interlude that my wife ( who considers Mills and Boon to be the source of top romantic novels ) found completely cringe-worthy. I would give this book no stars if I could.
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