The Shadow Archive by Brian Young
The chamber was just the beginning. Six months after uncovering an impossible secret beneath Utah's Uinta Mountains, Professor Ammon Lundquist thought the danger was behind him. He was wrong. A hidden message in his ancestor's locket reveals that Friedrich Hathenbruck-the German physician who first discovered the sacred chamber-kept secrets even from the guardians who trusted him. Secrets about a shadow archive containing the location of something far more significant: the First Temple, a repository of knowledge from a civilization that predates recorded history by thousands of years. But Ammon isn't the only one searching. Enemies on Every Side The Consortium may have fallen, but its shadow reaches from behind prison walls. A new ally with impeccable academic credentials has joined the team-but in this world, trust is a luxury that can get you killed. And within the Vatican, factions are moving: some who want to control the ancient knowledge, others who believe it must be destroyed at any cost. As the hunt spans from Utah to Germany to the unforgiving desert of the American Southwest, Ammon and Aspen will discover that the greatest threats don't always come from enemies. Sometimes they come from friends. What Would You Sacrifice to Protect the Truth? With their team scattered and hunted, Ammon must confront an impossible choice. The First Temple holds knowledge that could transform human understanding-medical breakthroughs, astronomical insights, technologies beyond modern comprehension. But it also contains secrets that powerful people will kill to possess. Some fires warm. Some fires destroy. And some knowledge, once released, can never be contained again. "Knowledge is fire. We do not hoard it; we carry it carefully forward. Love is the same." The Sacred Vein Series - Book Two Book One: The Sacred Vein - Where the journey begins Book Two: The Shadow Archive - The hunt expands Book Three: The Hidden Network - The epic conclusion Perfect for fans of Steve Berry, James Rollins, and Dan Brown who want historical adventure with heart. Note: The Shadow Archive is Book Two in The Sacred Vein Series and is best enjoyed after Book One.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781734179439 |
| ISBN 10 | 1734179430 |
| Title | The Shadow Archive |
| Author | Brian Young |
| Series | The Sacred Vein |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Rory McFarlan |
| Year published | 2026-02-13 |
| Number of pages | 266 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |