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ARTIFACT
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For fans of James Rollins, A.G. Riddle and Michael Crichton!
A summer job turned into a massacre.
A desperate fight for survival.
A race against time to save reality as we know it.
Dave certainly wasn't made to be a hero. But a simple summer job forces him into the center of a conspiracy that threatens everything he knows.
And his enemies will stop at nothing to get what he retrieved from a submarine wreckage in the Pacific. An object only The Artifact.
From the author of RELIC, APOCRYPHA and THE ANCIENT SECRETS series comes a new fast-paced global adventure thriller.
For fans of James Rollins, A.G. Riddle and Michael Crichton!
A summer job turned into a massacre.
A desperate fight for survival.
A race against time to save reality as we know it.
Dave certainly wasn't made to be a hero. But a simple summer job forces him into the center of a conspiracy that threatens everything he knows.
And his enemies will stop at nothing to get what he retrieved from a submarine wreckage in the Pacific. An object only The Artifact.
From the author of RELIC, APOCRYPHA and THE ANCIENT SECRETS series comes a new fast-paced global adventure thriller.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 3, 2024
About the author
T.S. Falk
28 books99 followersT.S. Falk is a lifelong adventure enthusiast and when a certain pandemic hit, he started writing the books he would like to read.
THE AUTHOR HAS NO SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES AND ALL PROFILES OUT THERE ARE FAKE AND NOT CONNECTED TO THE AUTHOR AT ALL! HE DOES NOT HAVE A WEBSITE!
If you want to reach him, you find an e-mail address to do so at the end of each book!
THE AUTHOR HAS NO SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES AND ALL PROFILES OUT THERE ARE FAKE AND NOT CONNECTED TO THE AUTHOR AT ALL! HE DOES NOT HAVE A WEBSITE!
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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December 29, 2024
Well, I’m giving this book 3.5 stars. It was a fine book with an engaging storyline, but honestly was just a bit silly at times. It was short and felt slightly rushed and when I got done I don’t have any urge to reread it. So in total it was just, okay.
August 6, 2024
An absolute blast!
Artifact is a sci-fi thriller with an unexpected protagonist who proves surprisingly resourceful. The characters are believable in any book I've read, with Dave being an amazing, stand out character. Artifact Is well plotted, with plenty of twists, turns and double crosses. Plan on reading Artifact in one sitting, its a book you want to put down! 5 hard earned stars!
Artifact is a sci-fi thriller with an unexpected protagonist who proves surprisingly resourceful. The characters are believable in any book I've read, with Dave being an amazing, stand out character. Artifact Is well plotted, with plenty of twists, turns and double crosses. Plan on reading Artifact in one sitting, its a book you want to put down! 5 hard earned stars!
December 25, 2024
Action, intrigue, and adventure wrapped in a good story with very likable characters.
A fast paced, believable action - packed and entertaining story that reads like a cross between an old Indiana Jones story crossed with a good sci-fi tale. I really liked the characters and wanted them to succeed so much that I read the book in one sitting with just a forced break for Christmas dinner. I actually skipped dessert so I could finish. Next time I pick up one of this author’s books I’ll be sure to to eat my dessert first! Heartily recommended.
A fast paced, believable action - packed and entertaining story that reads like a cross between an old Indiana Jones story crossed with a good sci-fi tale. I really liked the characters and wanted them to succeed so much that I read the book in one sitting with just a forced break for Christmas dinner. I actually skipped dessert so I could finish. Next time I pick up one of this author’s books I’ll be sure to to eat my dessert first! Heartily recommended.
November 3, 2025
A fast paced action thriller. The story held my interest. But it was missing something. I'm having difficulty trying to figure out what was missing. The best way to think I can describe it is that there was no emotion in the story. I had difficulty feeling sympathy, fear, love, caring and all the emotions that are felt when reading a really good story. It read like a police report. Just the facts ma'am. Maybe if the book was another 100 pages some of that could have come out in the story.
September 22, 2024
Pretty good
It was a very exciting read. This book screams a sequel.And hopefully, there'll be more adventures.
Now, with the main character, Dave, you'll have to suspend belief on how many times a guy with zero combat experiences other than video games escapes death. But hey, this is fiction.
It was a very exciting read. This book screams a sequel.And hopefully, there'll be more adventures.
Now, with the main character, Dave, you'll have to suspend belief on how many times a guy with zero combat experiences other than video games escapes death. But hey, this is fiction.
January 17, 2025
An interesting story, but poorly written.
A good science fiction story. Unfortunately written in the poor style promoted by college freshman English composition teachers. There are too many adjectives and just too many words. This book would benefit from having about one third as many words.
A good science fiction story. Unfortunately written in the poor style promoted by college freshman English composition teachers. There are too many adjectives and just too many words. This book would benefit from having about one third as many words.
May 2, 2026
Love science fiction
T.S Falk does an excellent job of writing with such exciting details. I'm a historical non fiction reader that has found an escape. I hope I can entice my sister who is suffering a cervical spine fracture to appreciate some crafty science fiction that will take her mind away from reality.
T.S Falk does an excellent job of writing with such exciting details. I'm a historical non fiction reader that has found an escape. I hope I can entice my sister who is suffering a cervical spine fracture to appreciate some crafty science fiction that will take her mind away from reality.
September 1, 2024
Interesting read. Entertaining
The weaving of known historical event into the plot made me smile in recognition. That must be how the author engages your attention. It worked. Worth the read.
The weaving of known historical event into the plot made me smile in recognition. That must be how the author engages your attention. It worked. Worth the read.
September 4, 2024
Good read!
I enjoyed other books by this author and am not disappointed with this offering as well. Great writing. Quick pace and keeps you wanting to turn the next page. Looking forward to more from this author.
I enjoyed other books by this author and am not disappointed with this offering as well. Great writing. Quick pace and keeps you wanting to turn the next page. Looking forward to more from this author.
September 6, 2024
Good read
This book didn’t take long to read. Lots of action to keep the pace going along with decent character development. A little more explanation of the “artifact “ would have been nice but otherwise an entertaining read
This book didn’t take long to read. Lots of action to keep the pace going along with decent character development. A little more explanation of the “artifact “ would have been nice but otherwise an entertaining read
September 18, 2024
Enjoyed reading the story
Well paced story and developed characters. Falk’s words disappear and you are no longer reading. There are a couple of rough spots where that flow stops but it’s minor.
Well paced story and developed characters. Falk’s words disappear and you are no longer reading. There are a couple of rough spots where that flow stops but it’s minor.
October 25, 2024
Between Preposterous and Rediculous
I have read several other Falk novels, all better than this one. Too many miraculous solutions to Our Hero’s multiple
life- threatening dilemmas.
I have read several other Falk novels, all better than this one. Too many miraculous solutions to Our Hero’s multiple
life- threatening dilemmas.
January 26, 2025
Exciting, entertaining, and fun.
Love Falk’s books, and I love how he weaves his books together even when they seem unrelated. This is a stand alone adventure thriller and a great read. I hope there are more adventures in store for both Dave and Judy.
Love Falk’s books, and I love how he weaves his books together even when they seem unrelated. This is a stand alone adventure thriller and a great read. I hope there are more adventures in store for both Dave and Judy.
February 23, 2025
There is a fast pace and plot here. Tons of action. But the plot and characters see, shallow.
It’s like a low budget Indiana Jones or Uncharted knock off. Yes, the same elements are there. But you can feel the quality difference.
It’s like a low budget Indiana Jones or Uncharted knock off. Yes, the same elements are there. But you can feel the quality difference.
March 5, 2025
Hair-rising from the first word!
I thought that no S.F. novel could keep me on the border of my seat so many hours expecting a Tunguska explosion to blow.
Spies, traitors, mercenaries, heroes that denied being murder, and so on.
Terrific book, Mr. Falk!!
I thought that no S.F. novel could keep me on the border of my seat so many hours expecting a Tunguska explosion to blow.
Spies, traitors, mercenaries, heroes that denied being murder, and so on.
Terrific book, Mr. Falk!!
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October 17, 2025Good read. Interesting concept
This book is a pleasant read. Good characters, not so many as to collapse with fluffy useless data like most authors. Book left me wondering if there will be another book.
This book is a pleasant read. Good characters, not so many as to collapse with fluffy useless data like most authors. Book left me wondering if there will be another book.
August 30, 2024
Entertaining
For the most part a good read. It was slow in some parts but picked up speed towards the end.
For the most part a good read. It was slow in some parts but picked up speed towards the end.
September 4, 2024
Great Read! And Hope Many More To Follow
Great character development from start to finish!
And the whole story has a great mix of science and friction.
Couldn't put this book down!
Great character development from start to finish!
And the whole story has a great mix of science and friction.
Couldn't put this book down!
September 22, 2024
Artifact
Always an entertaining read from Mr. Falk. Solid characters, sinister evil-doers, and plausible science make for a really enjoyable time.
Always an entertaining read from Mr. Falk. Solid characters, sinister evil-doers, and plausible science make for a really enjoyable time.
December 2, 2024
great yarn.
A internet gamer is asked to help retrieve a secret device impossibly sunk deep in the ocean. This begins a story of dangerous adventure and human discovery.
A internet gamer is asked to help retrieve a secret device impossibly sunk deep in the ocean. This begins a story of dangerous adventure and human discovery.
June 21, 2025
You have to read this!
I got so wrapped up in this i lost a lot of sleep. And it didn't make you read 14 more books to get to the end.
I got so wrapped up in this i lost a lot of sleep. And it didn't make you read 14 more books to get to the end.
June 21, 2025
Good book!
October 6, 2025
Enticing action filled adventure SF thriller. Read with Alexa's audio app. Borrowed from Amazon, on Oct. 5, 2025, using Kindle Unlimited.
November 29, 2025
Awesome!
I was glued to every word.
loved it!
I was glued to every word.
loved it!
January 30, 2026
awesome
Fast paced, intriguing and no putting down. Gotta keep reading. The technology in this book is futuristic, scientific and quite believable.
Fast paced, intriguing and no putting down. Gotta keep reading. The technology in this book is futuristic, scientific and quite believable.
February 26, 2026
I liked it
I was scared, to many things were possible. The main character was very interesting not to mention lucky. Interesting story!
I was scared, to many things were possible. The main character was very interesting not to mention lucky. Interesting story!
March 8, 2026
fun read
Fun read and a fast page turner. Over the top action. Story was decent but the characters felt a little flat at times.
Fun read and a fast page turner. Over the top action. Story was decent but the characters felt a little flat at times.
May 24, 2026
The dialogue needs work and the book, overall, needs an editor. However, despite the corny cliched dialogue the book was entertaining.
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