A Thriller (A Rossler Foundation Mystery Book 1) - The Tenth Cycle

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and recommend it to anyone interested in engaging and suspenseful books. The mix of archeology, science, language, etc., was brilliant. Looking forward to reading the next in the series!

I just got this book and I have read most of it in one sitting because it is so captivating. It keeps your interest with the plot and keeps you on the edge of your seat with all the twist and turns. This book has a way of gripping you and sucking you into its world from the very beginning. Good work JC!

Fast moving,reminiscent of Matthew Reilly .
Great character development similar to Lee Child,
A good easy read
I purchased the next two books in the series
Immediately after finishing this one

Well written. Plot is captivating and interesting. Pace of the story is great with believable characters. If you are a fan of Chris Kuzneski, James Rollins, Matt Reilly or Raymond Kory you will like this book.

This book got my attention and kept it right to the very end. The story picked up momentum quickly and I was hooked. A really good delivery with a healthy measure of archaeology, science, conspiracy and romance. Looking forward to the next one in the series.

A piece of advice given me long ago was to read at least 60 pages in a book before discarding it. I read more than double that number in this particular book before discarding it and my recommendation is not to buy it. The premise is potentially interesting--an ancient culture is trying to send information using mathematical means to a later culture (us) via architectural anomalies and structures in an Egyptian pyramid. A nice idea. The characters in this novel are so amazingly stock and boring though that after I had waded through endless pages of cutesy dialogue and stock pages of supposedly steamy sex (these pages seem replaceable with those in thousands of books) that I just couldn't go on.

I read the reviews of the Ninth Cycle and several of the reviewers said to read the Tenth Cycle first. It started out with an interesting premise but just sort of rambled on and on. I could not finish it and will not read the Ninth Cycle.

I've read thousands of SciFi and mystery books having donated over 1,500 to the local Goodwill a a few years ago. More recently I was caught trying the "read for free" listings and I've come to the conclusion you really get what you pay for. This book had the typical formula: a good looking guy, a beautiful woman, mentors that turn out to be the leaders of some cabal, the CIA, an artifact, a puzzle, I mean really, Dan Brown to the max. And on top of it all, he keeps introducing more characters and rehashing the same old story. I think I was 1/3rd of the way in before realizing I've had enough. I keep wondering how all these authors get these high ratings for the same old thing. I mean, all he needed were vampires and he would have run the gamut.

Wow. The plot really kicks b^tt. It is very smart, very exciting, rolls along like a steamroller. This is just the type of book I love.

So why do all the females have to be useless bits of fluff? The heroine is world-class beautiful and sexy beyond words. Every man who sees her is immediately panting after her. One guy quite literally throws himself at her feet. She is introduced as a scientist, but she seems to just be there to whisper sweet nothings to the hero at inappropriate times. We keep hearing about how gorgeous she is, and how great the sex is.

The rest of the females are all just wives or girlfriends, and they don't understand anything happening. They are just there to support their men, and to gasp in dismay at everything that happens. Oh yes, they cook the food and do the dishes alot.

The above-mentioned garbage has no place here.

I'm 42% through this, I don't know if I'm going to be able to finish it.

Otherwise, this is a terrific book. I just don't know how much more of this I can take.

UPDATE: Well I did finish it. I almost didn't. Ater I posted the above review, I picked up the book again, trying to give it another chance, and what do I read? "She curled up in his lap like a kitten." Oh please! I nearly hurled my Kindle at the wall!

Well I calmed down after a couple of days, and actually finished the book. Hmm. It was like the author knew I was mad, and knocked it off already. The rest of the book was nearly kitten-free.

There was some dangerous ground briefly, when the kitten got kidnapped and started acting like a little girl. I was getting upset again, and was getting close to making my life kitten-free, but it got explained as she lost her memory beyond the age of six. As she slowly gained her memory back, I cooled down some.

We were OK from that point on. It's really a great book, if you can get past the sickening kitten stories. I would maybe suggest some editing, because none of that is needed to further the plot.

I raised my rating from 2 stars to 3.

I really wanted to like this because the description seems right up my alley. However, 7 chapters into what I can only describe as a bad romance novel, and tiny snippets of the actual story I have been waiting for, I gave up. I feel like most of this 'relationship' that is blossoming reads like content filler to what could be a book with lots of amazing content.
The information which was shared did have some interesting points based on facts I knew of before, and would have gladly continued to listen if I didn't think Fabio was going to enter the very next scene. Bummer!

The problem with conspiracy theories is that they are mostly either born from extreme paranoia or inducing such. But what if there is a solid basis for it?
Daniel, foremost correspondent for The Times idly read a dissertation in a scientific publication about the many inconsistencies known about the building of the great pyramid of Giza. His interest captured by what he read, he decided to investigate this further for five or six or more articles in his regular column. In the process he unwittingly unleashed a series of events culminating in murder, intimidation, kidnapping, life threats and even pursuit eventually as suspected Al Qaeda terrorist.
This is such an intriguing thriller with paced introduction of world mysteries to boggle the mind and keep the reader spellbound that it is almost mesmerizing in intensity. At times you despair for the heartbreak of a the widow of a murdered colleague or the case of amnesia interrupting a developing romance. Then you laugh and smile for the antics of the paranoid Raj donning women's clothing. Or you cheer when the next minor breakthrough in decoding the pyramid code is discovered.
This is simply a great mystery thriller to read...all 491 pages of it.

Book is entertaining with interesting concepts about the development of civilizations prior to ours. Moved at a good pace, and kept me interested. That being said, Mr. Ryan appears to have a formula going. The plots and characters from this series and the Rossler Foundation series are pretty much identical, particularly the characters of Carter Devereau and Dan Rossler. The same goes for the wives and family members. There is a great deal of kidnapping and rescuing of characters in both series. The shadow organizations of the bad guys in both series are a little too powerful to be credible. That being said, there is enough original material in both to earn the 4 stars from me.

This book is ok. Its an interesting story wrapped in just mediocre to poor writing. The prose are kind of stilted. The suspense is stretched out way too long. Tthe my sweets and my loves and i love you's and the honeys and the pointless boring romantic interludes get really really really tiresome. And this is coming from someone who's deeply in love with his partner. But still it gets so boring reading about it. I usually finish books in days or a week.. but not this one. I repeatedly looked down thinking oh my god I'm only x% through it. Its a real slog. I was really hoping it would live up to the hype from other reviews but for me it did not. It needs a lot more polishing. A lot more editing and a lot less useless descriptions of their contrived love. You don't get a sense of chemistry from them, just a sense boredom from their speech patterns. And yet with all that being said, I will probably attempt to read the next one, just to see if everything got tightened up...

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first book in the Rossler Foundation Mysteries, and I truly enjoyed reading it. I did make the mistake of reading the 3rd book first and highly recommend that this series not be treated as stand alone books. Reading the books in the order I have read them, left me knowing the outcome of many of the characters in this book and that took away from the suspense to some degree, however as I have stated it was still a very enjoyable read for me.

The characters in this book are very well developed and I found myself rooting for them and cheering them on as the story developed. Knowing what the relationship status between the characters is at a later time, it was a treat for me to see how their relationships started, and I was still able to cheer on the main characters through the development of their relationship.

The story does not disappoint. The author takes the time to firmly lay down the background for the story at the beginning, so it took a bit longer than I liked for the action to really get going, but it moved along swiftly once it got started.

I already have the next book for this series downloaded to my Kindle and can't wait to get started reading it.

For me, this was so stunning a mystery, that I absolutely couldn't put the book down. Only when my eyes closed. Incredible to me the amount and depth of the research that obviously has gone into this novel. Smoothly moving from event to event with ease. The topics touched on in this book have left me totally flabbergasted. As if the author was picking my brain, as to what interests I have had in my life. The manner and depth in which he covers the Giza pyramid is amazing. Even if you had no interest in some of subjects mentioned in here, (not naming any, no spoilers) you will become so absorbed in this work, that I defy you to put it down. I cannot say enough about the quality of the writing, as in spite of some other reviews, I think the manner in which he discusses all topics, is in everyday language, without talking down to us. This is so great, I think I will start to compare him to the phenomenal Isaac Asimov"s series. They are classifying this series as a mystery, but I don't. For me I would consider it a beginners guide to science fiction. That is if I could not call it science fiction right now. Which it definitely is not. (YET) In other words, without belittling myself, I surely think that this was one of the most pleasures I have ever gotten from any book.

This story kept me up nights whether I was reading it or not. The premise is a group of regular folks all with scientific backgrounds except for the journalist who accidentally stumbled on the information found a hidden message in the pyramid at Giza. This information could change mankind. Everyone not in the Rossler Foundation wants it and will do anything to get it and keep it for themselves.
Sometimes a bit repetitious this is some story with great characters! I look forward to reading the next in the series.

As a new JC RYAN reader - I thoroughly enjoyed The Tenth Cycle. As a studier of Egyptology- the concept drew me in and the narrative & concept held me to the end. It reminded very much of another fave author- Matthew Reilly and I loved the whole concept of `a code to a better world.
I went onto The Ninth Circle- which admittedly had a bit tooo much Antarctic geography and weather conditions for me- before we hit the main part of the story but eventually - the second half picked up pace to a good end. I am now hooked on the Cycle series- and will look forward to continuing the journey. Thanks also JC,for my comp Mysteries from the Ancients- but your series comes first! Genetic Bullet is next and Sword of Cyrus to follow.. You'll be also happy to know it was my husband put me onto you- ( and he is very picky about his authors- not many make the grade!)
He is currently racing through whatever is after Sword of Cyrus.. so you have 2 new avid fans !! Thanks for such thought provoking plus entertaining scripts love love love it all Traci - Terry's other half- he is tooo busy reading!!!

The author is a one-trick pony. The book, "Nothing New Under the Sun" used the same ancient civilizations mystery, similar villains and nearly identical hero and heroine to tell virtually the same story. That said, it WAS good "bubble gum".

I really liked this techno story and can hardly wait to get started on The Ninth Cycle, which I have waiting for me. It has much to offer, including a fresh idea, a lot of intrigue, and the science wasn't too heavy to wade through (but it was totally necessary to the plot). There was also a nice love attraction, but therein lies my only criticism. The heroine's character was a bit off. I had a hard time picturing a lovely woman who had worked hard enough to earn high degrees on her own being 'giggly'. I would recommend the book to anyone interested in paleoarcheology, Egyptology and languages as well as mathematics.

I should have known from the first chapter this book was going to be loser. The main character is with the US military in Afghanistan in 2009, in a US Marine Corp Jeep. A Jeep really? 60 seconds on Wikipedia would have told the author the military has used Jeeps in decades. The rest of the book was equally unbelievable. They way the characters act is so out of touch with reality it is often laughable. Daniel: "An evil shadow organization has killed the man who was helping decipher the code, what should we do now?" Sarah: "I don't know I'm just a pretty face who cleans up the dishes and gets put in harms way for you to recue." Daniel: "Okay I'm going to bring in my grandma and grandpa to help us." I will finish just about any book I start, but this one was so laughably bad I couldn't keep reading. I can't believe that this book got such good reviews from other readers. Take my advice, leave it on the shelf.

Life can be pretty amazing as in this book. I've always felt that civilization,as we know it, came in cycles. So I was totally amazed to see that this thought was carried even further in this book. It took a journalist to get this ball rolling, gathering more and more information and people as it rolled on. Whether true or not, it surely gets the mind to thinking!

I have several issues with this book. First and foremost is a huge misunderstanding of science. The dialogue about evolution was the first one. No one calls real scientists "evolutionists." That is a term used by creationists and others who don't understand evolutionary theory.

That brings me to the second point, the author's obvious misunderstanding of what the term "theory" actually means in science.
The next bothersome point was the chauvinistic way in which the female characters

Dan Brown meets Clive Cussler in a plot mediated by Dr. Phil. Sarcasm aside, this is a story with a lot of action, twists and turns, based on some interesting historical/scientific suppositions. The protagonists are a little too 'nicey/nicey', and the villains are a little too one dimensional evil, but as long as the reader is willing to exercise an appropriate portion of their 'willing suspension of dis-belief', this is an enjoyable, event-a-minute, page turner. Ryan continues this theme in at least three other books (I am currently reading the second), so if you enjoyed this one, you can be pleasurably occupied for quite a while.

For some reason, JC Ryan’s thriller, ‘The Tenth Cycle’ reads like the offspring of a Tom Clancy and a Clive Cussler partnership—although JC Ryan can easily stand on his own as an exciting literary force to reckon with. ‘The Tenth Cycle’ is deeply suspenseful, and right at the get-go, grabs you by the cuffs and compels you to keep turning the pages—and that doesn’t even begin to describe what a deliriously entertaining book this is.

At its heart is a conspiracy: a secret about mankind that—if and when revealed—will radically change not only the way men live and think, but also about how they’d regard their future. The secret is zealously guarded by shadowy characters and organizations that put the lives of the two protagonists, Dan Rossler and Sarah Clarke, in grave peril. When academic ridicule intensifies into outright hostility and possibly fata threats, that’s when Dan and Sarah know they’re on to something ground-breaking. But then there’s the rub—the forces guarding the secret will stop at nothing to guard it and keep it from discovery.

As I mentioned, this is a cleverly plotted and well-paced suspense thriller. I love how the author throws in all the usual suspects—the CIA, the MOssad, the government, a dangerous secret society—and then some. But what makes it endearing and worthwhile to read is the dynamic between Dan and Sarah—their relationship softens and deeply humanizes what would otherwise be just an all-out thrill-fest—not that I would mind spending the night inhabiting the world of ‘The Tenth Cycle.’

Noteworthy, too, is how in the opening chapters, the author chooses the slow burn instead of the flashy narrative—the build-up effectively gives the reader that rare edge-of-your-seat thrill that you feel deeply in your gut. But what’s even better is that the suspense is informed by the vital bits on information JC Ryan throws our way—until we’re flipping through the pages just to finally know how it all ends—and yet this is only the first book in a promised series. If JC Ryan releases a sequel, I will definitely buy it in a heartbeat.

Overall, ‘The Tenth Cycle’ is one of the best thrillers I’ve read in a while—I enjoyed it even more than how I enjoyed Dan Brown’s ‘Angels and Demons’ years ago. Fans of the genre who have been looking for that next big thing can stop looking now—get a copy of this book today and see. This also makes an incredibly gift to loved ones. A solid five-star rating for this book.

For some reason, JC Ryan’s thriller, ‘The Tenth Cycle’ reads like the offspring of a Tom Clancy and a Clive Cussler partnership—although JC Ryan can easily stand on his own as an exciting literary force to reckon with. ‘The Tenth Cycle’ is deeply suspenseful, and right at the get-go, grabs you by the cuffs and compels you to keep turning the pages—and that doesn’t even begin to describe what a deliriously entertaining book this is.

At its heart is a conspiracy: a secret about mankind that—if and when revealed—will radically change not only the way men live and think, but also about how they’d regard their future. The secret is zealously guarded by shadowy characters and organizations that put the lives of the two protagonists, Dan Rossler and Sarah Clarke, in grave peril. When academic ridicule intensifies into outright hostility and possibly fata threats, that’s when Dan and Sarah know they’re on to something ground-breaking. But then there’s the rub—the forces guarding the secret will stop at nothing to guard it and keep it from discovery.

As I mentioned, this is a cleverly plotted and well-paced suspense thriller. I love how the author throws in all the usual suspects—the CIA, the MOssad, the government, a dangerous secret society—and then some. But what makes it endearing and worthwhile to read is the dynamic between Dan and Sarah—their relationship softens and deeply humanizes what would otherwise be just an all-out thrill-fest—not that I would mind spending the night inhabiting the world of ‘The Tenth Cycle.’

Noteworthy, too, is how in the opening chapters, the author chooses the slow burn instead of the flashy narrative—the build-up effectively gives the reader that rare edge-of-your-seat thrill that you feel deeply in your gut. But what’s even better is that the suspense is informed by the vital bits on information JC Ryan throws our way—until we’re flipping through the pages just to finally know how it all ends—and yet this is only the first book in a promised series. If JC Ryan releases a sequel, I will definitely buy it in a heartbeat.

Overall, ‘The Tenth Cycle’ is one of the best thrillers I’ve read in a while—I enjoyed it even more than how I enjoyed Dan Brown’s ‘Angels and Demons’ years ago. Fans of the genre who have been looking for that next big thing can stop looking now—get a copy of this book today and see. This also makes an incredibly gift to loved ones. A solid five-star rating for this book.

This series will keep you hooked to the most satisfying end. J C Ryan is a genius. He keeps the action going and creates characters you care about. The depth of research he must have had to do to create the complex but thoroughly explained adventures and problem solving is astronomical. I have to wonder what Mr Ryan's dreams must be like. I hope this series continues for I am still interested in that contraption on the moon. To you Mr Ryan, Thank You!

This is the first of a series and its a good read. Yes at times my head was spinning with all the scientific facts but I got thru it and so will you. This book has it all family, love, friends, mysteries and intrigue. Every page leaves you with wanting to keep turning them. A team of totally different people band together to get to the truth of the Gaza pyramid. Go ahead and get it, its worth the time you lose reading it. Once you start you will want to finish it and find out what else is going to happen. I received this copy for a honest review.

I enjoyed this book, especially the premise. The only problem I had was its length. And its a problem I always had with Robert Ludlum's books (the ones he wrote himself). Sometimes the amount of detail distracts from the tempo or pace of the story. However, I have read all of the Rossler Foundation novels - experienced the same distraction with detail - and enjoyed the thought and story lines.

This book lays the baseline for the Rossler Foundation. J.C. Ryan is a master storyteller and creates characters with great detail and depth. You will be glued to your book/kindle and can't wait to read what will happen or develops next. The great thing is the overall story continues in the Rossler Foundation series and you will be intrigued to read what will happen in the next book so the story line will keep your full attention. Great reads and great value. Personally, I love the Kindle format.

Not a good love story. The women in this love story are portrayed as simpering fools and that really turned me off.
The archeology in the story was just a jumping off point for the science fiction. The evolution of mankind is glossed over so as not to impede the story.
The premise was interesting so by skipping over the dull romance I was able to find enjoyment in the reading even to the point of reading The Ninth Cycle which turned out to be a better story, also rated as a 3. But I couldnt even finish The Genetic Bullet.
I dont usually read serial books, they rarely age well.

This is my first J.C. Ryan book. The 10th Cycle is an interesting book mingled with archaeology, history, mystery, suspense, and romance. The book is filled with tidbits of archaeological/historical facts that force the reader to ponder and question. One example is the building of the pyramids in Egypt. The book has two interesting, complex characters who mix romance in with wonderfully exotic locales. How Ryan turns pieces of archaeology and history into interesting fiction is amazing. I recommend this book and plan on reading other works by J.C. Ryan. The book taught me a thing or two.

This isn't usually the genre of books I read, but the book description seemed interesting. As I began reading, I realized this was a very well thought out, planned and executed book. I really enjoyed the characters and the story itself. I would like to congratulate Mr. Ryan on this book. I am looking forward to reading the next in the series "The Ninth Cycle Antarctica". “I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review”.

Had great potential as a mystery, but I got tired of repeatedly hearing about how handsome the protagonist is and his girlfriend's white teddy. This subplot really interfered with my staying engaged in the story. I gave up at the end of Chapter 11.

This was one of the best books I have ever come across. The subject matter is mind boggling at times and at others the excitement and suspense keep you hooked. I have already read the second book of this series and am on to my third. This is like Dan Brown only much much better. There is also a free ebook offered at the end of this book that I highly recommend. It too is quite a lot to take in and ponder.

This was my first read of a JC Ryan book. He has skillfully combined adventure, excitement, suspense, mystery and even a bit of romance into a well-written page turner. Very difficult to put down and I lost some sleep reading late to finish it. Just couldn't find a place to stop.

Excellent development of both the characters and the story line.

Moving on to the Ninth Cycle.

I think the story and premise are good. There seemed to be too many pages that I was able to skip over and too much time in between the points where the main bag guys would appear.

Given that I still read the next book

Good story, lots of real facts, history and archaeology mixed in with mystery, suspense and romance. Solid characters and a great story. I have read both books The Tenth Cycle and Ninth Cycle Antarctica. If you like mystery and suspense stories you have to look no further JC Ryan writes excellent books. I want to know when his next book comes out so I have also signed up for JC’s email list at jcryanbooks.com

The plot and the twists, the suspense and the thrills, and the romance...I just loved it all. This is the kind of book I like to read, and I enjoy any books in this genre as long as it is good quality. This book is good quality. It kept me captivated for days---I am ready to read the next book. In fact, I signed up for it already.

Glad I got this book. I now have a new author to follow. 1st chapter I was lost. 2nd chapter I was intrigued. 3rd chapter i was hooked. I think this would make a great movie, but then again, i think i have already seen it - author does a great job painting the picture. Intelligent well written. I will be reading all his work.

I have always been a big fan of anything Egyptian, be it artifacts, pyramids, or mummies. This book is amazing. I would recommend this to anyone who loves controversy theories and action adventure books. I just purchased the second book in this series and cannot wait to end this review to start reading it. So . . . . great read. get it and let your adventure begin!

I truly enjoyed the refreshing approach to the history of mankind on planet earth. Our own history of the rise and fall of civilization is expanded to include the entire planet in a series of so called "cycles" where a civilization flourishes and then disappears leaving only fragments to influence the members of the next cycle. It is a fine line between fiction and reality as JC Ryan expertly weaves the threads of science, technology and human innovation in discovering and then illuminating the fascinating story of the civilization that inhabited earth during the previous cycle to our development as a world wide culture and society. Well done!

I very much enjoyed the story line of this book. I found the writing to be a little less smooth than some other authors I have read, but all in all a very enjoyable read. I would definitely recommend it!

I really liked the Tenth Cycle. It’s an excellent first book. Wonderful plot filled with lots of suspense and thrills and it has some romance too. Bad guys, CIA conspiracies, the book has it all. If you like mystery, suspense thrillers you will like this one.

As a Clive Cussler fan, this genre is appealing. The author does a great job of mixing history and suspense, and then wrapping it inside a good mystery. The characters are believable and engaging and the unveiling of the story invites you to turn each page with an increasing sense of anticipation.

this is a great book! do yourself a favor and start this series now! it makes you think and have fun while doing it. Good plot, believable characters,human nature at work, possibilities galore! This was a gift from the author for an honest review, this is a great read!

A good story starting with a couple looking for a code that will bring about startling information from ancestors over tens of thousands of years ago. Lots of action with believable characters. Will be reading the rest in this series.

I rarely answer surveys or write reviews...but, this is such an interesting series, and a well informed author, that I felt it necessary to add my two cents. Almost from the beginning, the story pulls you in, waiting for the next curve. Something for almost everyone: love, exploring, Egypt (and all the unanswered questions about the pyramids), and a secret society of evil power brokers. If you read this book, be prepared to read the series.

If you like mystery, suspense, thrillers, and conspiracy with good clean healthy romance mixed in you will enjoy it. I enjoyed it very much, this is definitely my cup of tea. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author. I have already signed up to be notified when a new book comes out. Buy it and get hooked today.

OMG! Have just finished this one! JC Ryan just keeps getting better, this is my favourite instalment. Very poignant subject matter with a very important message for us all. Fast paced, gritty, and nail-bitingly good story. Can't wait to start the next one!

I just got this book and I have read most of it in one sitting because it is so captivating. It keeps your interest with the plot and keeps you on the edge of your seat with all the twist and turns. This book has a way of gripping you and sucking you into its world from the very beginning. Good work JC!

A secret organization called Orion is a keeper of secrets about the earth’s survival in 26,000 year cycles. A journalist finds some discrepancies in the accepted theories of how the Grand Pyramid was built and when. With the help of an attractive college professor (yep ... a romance blooms) they begin to delve into the mystery, using a fellow NY Times employee computer whiz. They discover cleverly hidden messages that lead to an encyclopedia of information that proves that in the past cycle, technology was far superior to the current standard. Orion wanted to own and guard those secrets once revealed and that’s where the conspiracies come to light. Unfortunately, for this reader, the gloss of the conspiracy action and the colorful characters designed to meet the needs of the plot, dulled by often tedious explanations of computer processes.

Mr. Ryan has a top notch imagination with the ability to keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Whether or not this is leading to something that could possibly turn out to be a forerunner to something in the works the idea is intriguing. Possibly??? You never can tell. This author will be on my list from now on. It should be on yours!

Although there are some "facts" that aren't, the overall story is believable . Generally a story of any length is plot-driven OR character-driven. But this novel cannot be stuffed into either category. Plot and characters are seamlessly woven together. Warning: Don't read this book unless you have some money available, because you're going to want the whole series at once.

Great story, intriguing details of a previous human existence on Earth. Daniel and Sarah unexpectedly meet and discover that human existence existed on Earth for 260,000 years or ten cycles before our current life.

Action packed story with an interesting premise that kept me engaged until the end, I am very interested to see where the second volume of this series goes.If you have any interest in stories related to the great pyramid or secret societies/conspiracy theories then you might find this book very entertaining.

I started the Rossler Foundation series shortly after finishing the Carter Devereux series. I very much enjoy the author's choice of subject matter. I have been fascinated by archeology and ancient history since grade school, and I appreciate the addition of science fiction. Who knows? In a hundred years or so, what we call science fiction may be reality. I suspend my disbelief and just go along for the ride. And, what a ride this book is! I have found the main characters quite likable and I appreciate the way the team works together. The women are not treated as second-class citizens. Sarah and Daniel work together as equals, sometimes leading and sometimes supporting. Martha, previously a homemaker, was the only one of the team who had previously served as a member of the board of a non-profit foundation. Even the "bad guys" are equal opportunity employers of women. The book held my interest and had me staying up way past my bedtime saying "Just one more chapter". The book could have been written without the romance, but I think it makes the characters more three-dimensional. I highly recommend this book. It should appeal to those who like history, science, math, adventure, conspiracy, science fiction, etc

More than once I thought of putting this book aside while I was reading it. It just wasn't holding my attention, which having now completed the book, is a shame. The story is good, the idea behind it intriguing, it's just the writing. At times it is laborious and dull, slow and pedantic, a little self-indulgent. As I mentioned, I did eventually finish the book, on reflection though, I am not sure why. I know that there are about 6 other books in this series, but I will not be reading any of those (even if they were like this one, free).