Alex Archer - Rogue Angel

1 Destiny Jul-2006
An ancient order tied to the Vatican...
A blood fortune buried in the caves of France...
A conspiracy of power, greed and darkest evil...

Archaeologist and explorer Annja Creed's fascination with the myths and mysteries
of the past leads her to a crypt in the caves of France, where the terrifying
legend of the Beast of Gevaudan hints at the unimaginable. What she discovers is
shattering: an artifact that will seal her destiny; a brotherhood of monks willing
to murder to protect their secret; and a powerful black-market occultist desperate
to put his own claim to centuries-old blood money. Annja embarks on a high-tension
race across Europe and history itself, intent on linking the unholy treachery of
the ages with the staggering revelations of the present. But she must survive the
shadow figures determined to silence her threat to their existence.

2 Solomon's Jar Sep-2006

Rumors of the discovery of Solomon's Jar�in which the biblical King Solomon bound
the world's demons after using them to build his temple in Jerusalem�are followed
with interest by Annja Creed. An archaeologist intrigued by the arcane, Annja
pursues the truth about the vessel and its ancient origins.

Her search leads her to a confrontation with a London cult driven by visions of a
new world order; and a religious zealot fueled by the insatiable desire for glory.
Across the sands of the Middle East to the jungles of Brazil, Annja embarks on a
relentless chase to stop humanity's most unfathomable secrets from reshaping the
modern world.

3 The Spider Stone Nov-2006

A cryptic message linked to a lost African tribe holds a terrifying curse�

In the crumbling remains of a tunnel that was part of the Underground Railroad, a
mysterious artifact reveals one of the darkest secrets of Africa's ancient past.
Intrigued by the strange, encrypted stone, archaeologist Annja Creed opens a door
to a world�and a legend�bound by a fierce and terrible force. She is not alone in
her pursuit of the impossible.

A bloodthirsty African warlord, and an international corporate magnate exploiting

a land, a culture and a people, are equally anxious to stake their claim on the
relic's unknown power. Annja's odyssey deep into the primeval jungles of Senegal
becomes a desperate race to stop those eager to unleash the virulence of the
Spider God�.

4 The Chosen Jan-2007

Archaeologist Annja Creed believes there's more to the apparitions of Santo

Ni�o�the Holy Child�luring thousands of pilgrims to Santa Fe. Other sightings of
strange and anomalous creatures in the area indicate a mystery more profane than
sacred�with links, perhaps, to Annja's own fate. But she is not alone in her quest
to separate reliquaries from unholy minds who dare to harness sinister power. A
dangerous yet enigmatic Jesuit, sworn to protect the Vatican at any cost, a
brilliant young artist whose genius portrays a truth too potent for words and a
famed monster hunter with a terrifying agenda are the keys to the secrets that lie
in the heart of Los Alamos�and unlocking the door to the very fabric of time
itself�.
5 Forbidden City
Mar-2007

Ancient papyrus scrolls recovered among the charred ruins of the Library of
Alexandria reveal astonishing texts that detail the wonders of Atlantis�knowledge
that could shatter the blueprint of world energy. Archaeologist Annja Creed
confronts shadow figures determined to preserve empires built on power, greed and
global manipulation, finding unlikely allies in a mysterious American with
connections in high places, and a young linguistics prodigy with attitude. Dodging
a petroleum conglomerate and their pet killers on a high-speed chase that leads
from Egypt to the North Sea oil fields to the urban battlegrounds of China, Annja
becomes an unwilling conspirator in a bid for power to control the beating heart
of the world's energy.

6 The Lost Scrolls May-2007

Ancient papyrus scrolls recovered among the charred ruins of the Library of
Alexandria reveal astonishing texts that detail the wonders of Atlantis�knowledge
that could shatter the blueprint of world energy. Archaeologist Annja Creed
confronts shadow figures determined to preserve empires built on power, greed and
global manipulation, finding unlikely allies in a mysterious American with
connections in high places, and a young linguistics prodigy with attitude. Dodging
a petroleum conglomerate and their pet killers on a high-speed chase that leads
from Egypt to the North Sea oil fields to the urban battlegrounds of China, Annja
becomes an unwilling conspirator in a bid for power to control the beating heart
of the world's energy.

7 God of Thunder Jul-2007

Archaeologist Annja Creed narrowly escapes an attack by unknown fi gures when she
tries to collect a package near her loft. She later learns that the sender�an old
colleague named Fellini�has been brutally murdered.

Fellini had been researching the Hammer of Thor, the Norse god of thunder, and had
linked it to a Viking warrior and a twelfth-century Latvian village. A coded
message in Fellini's package leads Annja on a wild chase along the canals of
Venice to Latvia for more clues to an ancient treasure. Rumored to be hidden deep
in the forests of Latvia for nine hundred years, this fabled prize is also sought
by a ruthless corps of mercenaries. And they will do anything to find it.
Including killing Annja Creed.

9 Secret of the Slaves Sep-2007

When archaeologist Annja Creed is hired to find the lost city of Promise in
Brazil, she is more than intrigued. Legends abound of a magical place where slaves
were rumored to have discovered the secret to eternal youth and life.

But strangers are not welcome in Promise.

Annja soon learns that the residents have gone to extreme lengths to guard their
precious secret. Making her way from the steamy port of Bel�m to the brutal slums
of Northeast Brazil, Annja faces unexpected peril, from poisoned arrows to
Amazonian anacondas. As she navigates through a land where spirituality collides
with the material world, Annja must distinguish between what is real and what is
imagined for fear of making a wrong move. Because anyone or anything could be her
enemy.

And she's getting too close�.

10 Warrior Spirit Nov-2007

A priceless artifact could restore a family's honor � or destroy everything in its
wake.

While vacationing in Tokyo, archaeologist Annja Creed is approached by a man who

desperately needs her help. Kennichi Ogawa, the last descendant of an ancient
warrior family, is trying to locate a stolen artifact. Legend has it that the
vajra was mystically endowed by a warrior's spirit to help the Yumegakure-ryu
family forever be a source for good. But the vajra could help the forces of evil
if it gets into the wrong hands. And now the bloodthirsty Yakuza and a group of
hired ninja are after it.

As Annja and Kennichi trek through the fog-enshrouded mountains of the Iga
province to find the relic, they must also outsmart the vicious Yakuza and ninja
who are dangerously close to uncovering the vajra first�and to destroying their
competition.

11 Serpent's Kiss Jan-2008

Some say they are a cursed people. But those who try to find them will be just as
unlucky�

Working on a dig on the southern coast of India, the last thing Annja Creed
expects is to be hit by a tsunami. Or to strike archaeological gold. But that's
exactly what happens when several objects wash ashore in the storm. The relics
carry unfamiliar markings that hint at a legendary city. Excited by the prospect
of discovering a culture believed lost to civilization, Annja embarks on a
perilous journey deep into the heart of danger.

She learns of a mysterious artifact that could provide clues to the whereabouts of
the lost city, which means trekking through an inhospitable jungle and forbidding
terrain. But nature's denizens and death traps are not the only threats: someone
else is also pursuing the prize. Just as Annja's grail comes into view, she must
ward off an even greater evil. Because deep in the Nilgiris mountains is a race of
people that the world forgot.

And they don't like strangers.

12 Provenance Mar-2008
When a mysterious man orchestrates an attack on archaeologist Annja Creed and then
offers her an assignment, Annja is baffl ed. But the mission is too intriguing for
her to refuse. She must fi nd an object that possesses a sacred and powerful
secret offering atonement to anyone who uncovers it�or wreaking havoc on the
world.

Stolen from an ancient order of knights, the relic is now in the clutches of a
band of pirates sailing the South China Sea. When a government leader threatens to
destroy the pirate ship�along with the artifact�rather than let it get into the
wrong hands, Annja must decide at what cost the sacred prize should be protected.
Destroying it would defi le history. But saving it could bring about apocalypse.

13 The Soul Stealer May-2008

Annja Creed jumps at the chance to join a fellow archaeologist on a quest to find
a relic. But she's not so thrilled about northern Siberia, where they are hoping
to discover something buried in the long-undisturbed soil of Russia's frozen
terrain. When they reach the town of Jakutsk, Annja is put off by its gray
landscape and highly superstitious inhabitants. They claim they are being hunted.
Then one of the villagers goes missing.

The locals blame the Khosadam, a ghost of a fallen goddess said to ingest the
souls of the departed. But there are no fresh graves. She is now hunting the
living. When Annja seeks to destroy the apparition, she discovers an even more
horrifying truth�and may have hit a dead end.

14 Gabriel's Horn Jul-2008

The stranger could be insane. Or he just might be our salvation.

Archaeologist Annja Creed is more than curious when a decrepit, ancient�looking

man visits her, claiming the end of the world is near. The stranger spins wild
tales and speaks as if he actually knew King Arthur. But, strangest of all, he
insists that Annja is the only one who can stop the horrible event that is about
to happen.

When Annja's mentor and friend Roux goes missing, she quickly realizes there may
be something to the stranger's stories. Making her way through the dark and
violent underbelly of Istanbul, Annja must find her missing friend and the Holy
Grail before the relic gets

into the wrong hands. She may not fully believe the fate of the world is on the
line, but she doesn't really want to die finding out.

15 The Golden Elephant Sep-2008

After risking her life to uncover a Chinese imperial seal, only to have it stolen
by a cunning tomb robber, archaeologist Annja Creed feels she has endured one
treasure-hunting fiasco too many. But when a mysterious collector offers a reward
for a priceless golden elephant, Annja gives in. After all, there are bills to be
paid, adventures to be had.

The artifact is said to be hidden in a vast and ancient temple complex in the
mountainous jungles of Southeast Asia, and Annja must meet with various scholars
in order to pinpoint its location. But when each expert she visits is found dead,
Annja fears someone else is after the artifact.

And her. And she's probably next on the killer's list.

16 Swordsman's Legacy Nov-2008

For Anna Creed, finding a Musketeer�s sword is a dream come true. Until it
becomes a nightmare.

In need of a break from work and some recent near-death adventures, archaeologist
Annja Creed visits France to indulge one of her greatest fantasies: finding
D'Artagnan's lost sword. The rapier was a gift from the reigning monarch and has
been missing since the seventeenth century.

And Ascher Vallois, one of Annja's treasure-hunting friends, believes he has

located the site of the relic.

But when Annja meets with Vallois, she learns that he's made a huge sacrifice to
protect the sword and its secret from a relic hunter. Annja discovers that the
artifact holds the key to a fortune. And the man won't stop until he gets
everything he wants�including Annja.

17 Polar Quest Jan-2009

When archaeologist Annja Creed reluctantly agrees to help an old colleague on a
dig in Antarctica, she wonders what he's gotten her into. It turns out that her
former associate has found a necklace made of an unknown metal depicting three
snakes. He claims it's over forty thousand years old�and that it may not have
earthly origins.

As the pair conduct their research, Annja soon realizes she has more to worry
about than being caught in snowslides. Because everyone is hiding something�from
her friend, to the U.S. military personnel guarding the site. With no one to trust
and someone out to kill her, Annja has nowhere to turn. And everything to lose.

18 Eternal Journey Mar-2009

After shooting an episode of Chasing History's Monsters at a dig in Australia,

Annja Creed is left feeling mildly unimpressed. The artifacts being uncovered are
considered fringe by experts who doubt their authenticity. Annja is disappointed
by the general lack of mystery involved. But her boredom is quickly replaced with
fear when all that's left of her cameraman is a drop of blood on his hotel-room
carpet.

As she looks for her friend, Annja narrowly escapes an attack by gunmen. She
realizes her cameraman must have captured the image of something so valuable that
someone would kill them for just having dared look at it. When it becomes clear
that everyone on the dig is at risk, Annja begins to think they're in danger not
because of what they saw, but who�.

19 Sacrifice May-2009

20 Seeker's Curse
Jul-2009