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The Ancient Secrets #4
The Missing Link
This stand-alone novel, that is also the fourth part of the Ancient Secrets series continues the story of Nepalese secret agent Ashra Shah and the adventurous archeology professor Elliot Brand!
Elliot Brand has vanished!
It is his ex-girlfriend, the Nepalese spy Ashra Shah, who follows his steps around the world in a desperate mission to find him before it is too late. The journey takes her to the Amazon rainforest, where she finds out that Elliot might have once again stumbled upon an ancient secret that should have better been left forgotten.
Elliot Brand has vanished!
It is his ex-girlfriend, the Nepalese spy Ashra Shah, who follows his steps around the world in a desperate mission to find him before it is too late. The journey takes her to the Amazon rainforest, where she finds out that Elliot might have once again stumbled upon an ancient secret that should have better been left forgotten.
- GenresScience FictionThriller
207 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 15, 2023
548 people are currently reading
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About the author
T.S. Falk
21 books79 followersT.S. Falk is a lifelong adventure enthusiast and when a certain pandemic hit, he started writing the books he would like to read.
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THE AUTHOR HAS NO SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES AND ALL PROFILES OUT THERE ARE FAKE AND NOT CONNECTED TO THE AUTHOR AT ALL!
If you want to reach him, you find an e-mail address to do so at the end of each book!
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February 24, 2024
The Most Exciting Book yet in this Series!!
If you want a pure adventure story then this is it!
Jungles, horrid man-eating creatures, dangerous men with guns hunting you, helicopters and ancient tombs that contain nasty surprises... That is what Elliott and Ashra face in this latest book. I do believe this one is my favorite now - before book #2 was my favorite. But this one definitely beats it on the adventure level. Lots of Man versus Nature in here.
So in this latest installment Ashra gets sent on a mission to go find Elliot. For unknown reasons M16 just cannot find him (which I think it very hilarious as Elliot is only a college professor of archeology and obviously M16 is the British secret intelligence agency so surely they should be able to find him but no they cannot). During the course of her search she meets a spook from M16 named Rupert Miller. Together the two try to track him down. And before you can say "Yucamama" they are off to the jungles of Ecuador! The majority of the book is set in Ecuador.
The story flows smoothly and there are lots of little frequent twists. This is no ordinary jungle that Elliot has gone to visit. We all know he is such a trouble magnet. But I just loved all the action in here. Lots of running around, danger everywhere (often of a very unusual type) and guns blazing. This is definitely a fun creature story! Its like one of those scary animal movies. If you love those you'll love this.
Just FUN reading here!
If you want a pure adventure story then this is it!
Jungles, horrid man-eating creatures, dangerous men with guns hunting you, helicopters and ancient tombs that contain nasty surprises... That is what Elliott and Ashra face in this latest book. I do believe this one is my favorite now - before book #2 was my favorite. But this one definitely beats it on the adventure level. Lots of Man versus Nature in here.
So in this latest installment Ashra gets sent on a mission to go find Elliot. For unknown reasons M16 just cannot find him (which I think it very hilarious as Elliot is only a college professor of archeology and obviously M16 is the British secret intelligence agency so surely they should be able to find him but no they cannot). During the course of her search she meets a spook from M16 named Rupert Miller. Together the two try to track him down. And before you can say "Yucamama" they are off to the jungles of Ecuador! The majority of the book is set in Ecuador.
The story flows smoothly and there are lots of little frequent twists. This is no ordinary jungle that Elliot has gone to visit. We all know he is such a trouble magnet. But I just loved all the action in here. Lots of running around, danger everywhere (often of a very unusual type) and guns blazing. This is definitely a fun creature story! Its like one of those scary animal movies. If you love those you'll love this.
Just FUN reading here!
June 19, 2025
Things Small and Large that Creep
Archaeology Professor Elliott Brand is missing, and someone desperately wants to know where he is. Desperate enough to seek out his long-time love, Ashra Shah, an intelligence officer with the Investigative Bureau of Nepal.
T.S. Falk once again builds a flawlessly horrifying thriller, a tale of such creepiness that you won't view the insect kingdom the same way ever again. Each tickle on your arm or face will send you into paroxysms of terror.
One bright spot stands out in the story and that is at the end. But, of course, you'll have to read the book to find out what happens. That is, if you can survive the journey through the Amazon. Thank goodness, I did.
Archaeology Professor Elliott Brand is missing, and someone desperately wants to know where he is. Desperate enough to seek out his long-time love, Ashra Shah, an intelligence officer with the Investigative Bureau of Nepal.
T.S. Falk once again builds a flawlessly horrifying thriller, a tale of such creepiness that you won't view the insect kingdom the same way ever again. Each tickle on your arm or face will send you into paroxysms of terror.
One bright spot stands out in the story and that is at the end. But, of course, you'll have to read the book to find out what happens. That is, if you can survive the journey through the Amazon. Thank goodness, I did.
July 19, 2025
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July 2, 2024
Finished in a few hours. It is not entirely about 'ancient beings' as the previous books, but it was fun and enjoyable, and I really liked the character development.
July 3, 2023
This was my first T.S. Falk novel, so I guess that I needed to get up to speed on the previous adventures / successes of the two main characters, Elliot Brand, British archeologist and Ashra Shah, Nepalese government agent. It did not take long to get the gist of their previous involvements, and the story seemed to really take off once the focus was on the Amazon jungle and the mysteries that accompanied the archeological finds.
At times it felt like a new take to the “Land of the Lost” with plenty of surprises at each turn. The story seemed to get better as the plot moved along. I look forward to reading other stories written by this author.
At times it felt like a new take to the “Land of the Lost” with plenty of surprises at each turn. The story seemed to get better as the plot moved along. I look forward to reading other stories written by this author.
April 11, 2023
4 Stars?
I have enjoyed reading this series except for two things. One, I kept getting the impression the author is desperately trying to shove down the throat of the reader his own biases toward climate warming. Two, his works need editorial review. I find grammatical mistakes to be quite distracting, slowing reading and even pausing comprehension while I figure out the text. Even the presence of such a need for editorial work makes me wonder if the author reads his own work before publishing.
I have enjoyed reading this series except for two things. One, I kept getting the impression the author is desperately trying to shove down the throat of the reader his own biases toward climate warming. Two, his works need editorial review. I find grammatical mistakes to be quite distracting, slowing reading and even pausing comprehension while I figure out the text. Even the presence of such a need for editorial work makes me wonder if the author reads his own work before publishing.
October 1, 2023
Scary, interesting, goosebumps and chills
Off to the Amazon goes the Professor answering the call of his x-wife. Meanwhile in Nepal Ashra gets caller to do a special assignment with Miller from MI6-find the Professor. Miller is with MI6 but this is a side job he's doing for someone, so no witnesses. And the story goes on from there with quite a few surprises. Great story. Thank you .
Off to the Amazon goes the Professor answering the call of his x-wife. Meanwhile in Nepal Ashra gets caller to do a special assignment with Miller from MI6-find the Professor. Miller is with MI6 but this is a side job he's doing for someone, so no witnesses. And the story goes on from there with quite a few surprises. Great story. Thank you .
June 30, 2025
The Missing Link
A fun, fast read! I always enjoy new authors! Their enthusiasm can carry a storyline if need be! Fortunately, T.S.Falk, can carry a storyline quite well! Everything is easy to envision, the characters are logically developed from the story beginning to the storyline end showing a strong character development and emotional growth!
I will continue to enjoy T.S.Falk's growth as a writer!
A fun, fast read! I always enjoy new authors! Their enthusiasm can carry a storyline if need be! Fortunately, T.S.Falk, can carry a storyline quite well! Everything is easy to envision, the characters are logically developed from the story beginning to the storyline end showing a strong character development and emotional growth!
I will continue to enjoy T.S.Falk's growth as a writer!
January 22, 2023
Hmh, getting eaten by a caterpiller.....
Another cool, little crazy story. Than again wasn't there an instance of something similar in the Amazon forrests before? Just maybe the giant animals were real, maybe not.
As for giants, they show up even in the bible, so who knows? A good, quick read. And again not as sci-fi as the description says.
Another cool, little crazy story. Than again wasn't there an instance of something similar in the Amazon forrests before? Just maybe the giant animals were real, maybe not.
As for giants, they show up even in the bible, so who knows? A good, quick read. And again not as sci-fi as the description says.
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August 17, 2024Giants? Giant What?
Oh great, the giants are coming! Really! The question is, what kind of giants?
More superb science fiction, lots of action. Elliott and Ashra head to someplace hot this time. But they are not together. This time there's another love interest.
If you want to know if Elliott and Ashra finally get back together, you'll just have to read this book.
Oh great, the giants are coming! Really! The question is, what kind of giants?
More superb science fiction, lots of action. Elliott and Ashra head to someplace hot this time. But they are not together. This time there's another love interest.
If you want to know if Elliott and Ashra finally get back together, you'll just have to read this book.
January 27, 2023
loved it all
Great series! Mystery, adventures, romance and enjoyable characters. A Brit archeologist and a beautiful Nepalese secret agent. It would make a great mini series.
Great series! Mystery, adventures, romance and enjoyable characters. A Brit archeologist and a beautiful Nepalese secret agent. It would make a great mini series.
February 10, 2023
Another great read
Really enjoyed this 4th outing for Elliott Brand & Ashra as I have the previous three! Really entertaining, well written and great story lines. Can't wait for the next "adventure" and it's about time he kept hold of her too.
Really enjoyed this 4th outing for Elliott Brand & Ashra as I have the previous three! Really entertaining, well written and great story lines. Can't wait for the next "adventure" and it's about time he kept hold of her too.
March 7, 2023
Engaging and entertaining plots and characters
I read all 4 books and enjoyed the plots, each different yet similar.
Good character development.
I felt the books were almost too short, but perhaps because they were engaging
I read all 4 books and enjoyed the plots, each different yet similar.
Good character development.
I felt the books were almost too short, but perhaps because they were engaging
July 17, 2023
Hardbtp put down
I only gave it four stars because of many grammar errors in the book. Someone needs to proof read it much better.. These stories would make an interesting Netflix series.
I only gave it four stars because of many grammar errors in the book. Someone needs to proof read it much better.. These stories would make an interesting Netflix series.
September 23, 2023
Great! Even better than I expected. Keep on coming up with new scenarios.
I like good romantic adventures. Having a girl like Ashra and a handsome guy like Elliot make it extra special. Keep the stories coming.
I like good romantic adventures. Having a girl like Ashra and a handsome guy like Elliot make it extra special. Keep the stories coming.
December 2, 2023
Another Great Story
This book kept me up until the middle of the night, until I finished it. Falk never disappoints! Once again, fast paced, action filled, with fantastic creatures.
This book kept me up until the middle of the night, until I finished it. Falk never disappoints! Once again, fast paced, action filled, with fantastic creatures.
January 28, 2024
The Missing Link
Elliott and Ashra are fighting for their lives in the Amazon jungle...this time not only against mercenary men but from giant insects, spiders, and catepillars! Can they make it out alive?
This one is a stay up late page turner!
Elliott and Ashra are fighting for their lives in the Amazon jungle...this time not only against mercenary men but from giant insects, spiders, and catepillars! Can they make it out alive?
This one is a stay up late page turner!
February 20, 2024
An enjoyable sequel…
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed these now four books. If you’re reading this then you’ve probably read some of them too. Try this one and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed these now four books. If you’re reading this then you’ve probably read some of them too. Try this one and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.
May 3, 2024
Great Adventure
I am hooked on this series of books by T.S. Falk. They are all so imaginative. Different continents, menacing bad guys veiled in mystery and WHAT? A love story wrapped up in the middle! I can't wait for the next one.
I am hooked on this series of books by T.S. Falk. They are all so imaginative. Different continents, menacing bad guys veiled in mystery and WHAT? A love story wrapped up in the middle! I can't wait for the next one.
May 5, 2024
The Spiders are coming
An exciting story of the adventures of searching for a lost civilization in the Amazon jungle! A professors girl friend less him on a dig but the creatures along the way would have them for supper.
This goes along with dodging other mercenaries!
An exciting story of the adventures of searching for a lost civilization in the Amazon jungle! A professors girl friend less him on a dig but the creatures along the way would have them for supper.
This goes along with dodging other mercenaries!
August 10, 2024
exciting fun story with a great ending
So this is another ancient secret book in fact the fourth. If you plan on reading you have read the previous. It is exactly what you would expect with fun adventures in mysterious, exotic places. A very good read with a broader look into our main characters. Bigger question: when are the movies coming out?
So this is another ancient secret book in fact the fourth. If you plan on reading you have read the previous. It is exactly what you would expect with fun adventures in mysterious, exotic places. A very good read with a broader look into our main characters. Bigger question: when are the movies coming out?
February 2, 2025
Does not disappoint
If you are a fan of this adventure series, you will enjoy this one too. Each one has been a page turner for me. They are hard to put down! Looking forward to the next book in the series.
If you are a fan of this adventure series, you will enjoy this one too. Each one has been a page turner for me. They are hard to put down! Looking forward to the next book in the series.
July 30, 2025
A great read about discovering an ancient civilization
Enjoyed the story of the search and discovery of a mystery civilization and then what happens at the discovery. Wow read to find out.
Enjoyed the story of the search and discovery of a mystery civilization and then what happens at the discovery. Wow read to find out.
January 16, 2023
A very exciting read, but..........
Almost every single woman's name started with an "A". Got seriously confusing towards the end. But, I still recommend it.
Almost every single woman's name started with an "A". Got seriously confusing towards the end. But, I still recommend it.
January 18, 2023
4:8
I only deduct .2 due to really creepy crawlies. Great adventure and I always learn something new. Start with the first book.
I only deduct .2 due to really creepy crawlies. Great adventure and I always learn something new. Start with the first book.
January 25, 2023
the missing link book 4
A great ending to the series. I love the action and the characters. As good as any James Bond series or Davinci code.
A great ending to the series. I love the action and the characters. As good as any James Bond series or Davinci code.
January 31, 2023
Need another book in this series
This is one great adventure with wonderful characters.
No not just another book! Another series of books with these adventures.........
David
This is one great adventure with wonderful characters.
No not just another book! Another series of books with these adventures.........
David
March 14, 2023
I liked all 4 books. Waiting for the one to be released. Hoping there will be many more adventure with the characters.
April 2, 2023
Great story
It is a great story and unexpected plot twists. The characters are well drawn. However please get a program that corrects grammar. Or a proofreading.
It is a great story and unexpected plot twists. The characters are well drawn. However please get a program that corrects grammar. Or a proofreading.
April 4, 2023
great read
Combines science fiction, mystery,archeology and romance. Very readable and enjoyable. I want more of the same and will look for more by this author
Combines science fiction, mystery,archeology and romance. Very readable and enjoyable. I want more of the same and will look for more by this author
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