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The Ancient Secrets #10
THE ASHRA ENIGMA: A SciFi Adventure
The Ancient Secrets series returns!Every hero has an origin story.
Ashra Shah's is her darkest secret.
As Ashra and Elliot adjust to their new roles as parents and recover from the ordeal of their last adventure, an old enemy returns, threatening to take everything from them.
To unmask this ghost from the past, Ashra must revisit the very beginning—her first mission as a spy.
A harrowing tale of friendship, love, betrayal, and death.
Ashra Shah's is her darkest secret.
As Ashra and Elliot adjust to their new roles as parents and recover from the ordeal of their last adventure, an old enemy returns, threatening to take everything from them.
To unmask this ghost from the past, Ashra must revisit the very beginning—her first mission as a spy.
A harrowing tale of friendship, love, betrayal, and death.
- GenresScience Fiction
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 23, 2024
275 people are currently reading
25 people want to read
About the author
T.S. Falk
26 books92 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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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
July 2, 2025
The Ashra Enigma is a tour de force into the life of Ashra Shah. We are not talking about dull, dry facts. Get ready to experience the emotional pain, physical pain, and all of the pain that ultimately shapes Ashra's entire life.
I found the most powerful insights came from when Ashra was a young girl of 14 under the tutelage of her Uncle. Like any young girl, she wanted to please him and had to learn swiftly that he wasn't always trustworthy.
Reading a novel about spycraft through the eyes of a person learning the trade is heart-poundingly scary. You feel the adrenaline rush just as much as the character.
I particularly liked the ending of this book. I felt like there was some closure for Professor Elliott Brand, Ashra, and their new baby girl. Things are on good footing, ready for a new adventure.
I found the most powerful insights came from when Ashra was a young girl of 14 under the tutelage of her Uncle. Like any young girl, she wanted to please him and had to learn swiftly that he wasn't always trustworthy.
Reading a novel about spycraft through the eyes of a person learning the trade is heart-poundingly scary. You feel the adrenaline rush just as much as the character.
I particularly liked the ending of this book. I felt like there was some closure for Professor Elliott Brand, Ashra, and their new baby girl. Things are on good footing, ready for a new adventure.
October 20, 2024
Violent but subtle.
I love The Ancient Secrets saga.
This tenth book is powerfully written, showing a different culture than those we know but are cuasi similar to ours.
Subtlety has the means of going into the development of the story showing different sides of the plot, personages and the properties of two cultures: one seeking the world power, and the other fighting to keep independent and free for living its own standards.
Very good reading, and worth of re-reading again.
Thank you Mr. T.S. Falk!!
I love The Ancient Secrets saga.
This tenth book is powerfully written, showing a different culture than those we know but are cuasi similar to ours.
Subtlety has the means of going into the development of the story showing different sides of the plot, personages and the properties of two cultures: one seeking the world power, and the other fighting to keep independent and free for living its own standards.
Very good reading, and worth of re-reading again.
Thank you Mr. T.S. Falk!!
November 1, 2024
Enjoyment to read
One of the easiest books to read and a great story. I liked the uncle in the story as well as Thomas.
One of the easiest books to read and a great story. I liked the uncle in the story as well as Thomas.
October 9, 2024
More Ashra!
Great back story for Ashra and how she got her start in Nepalese Intelligence. Always knew she was a badass, but know you find out why. One of the best so far in this series.
Great back story for Ashra and how she got her start in Nepalese Intelligence. Always knew she was a badass, but know you find out why. One of the best so far in this series.
October 3, 2024
Ashra enigma
Each one of these books get better and better. I love reading the continuing stories of our protagonist and their lives all these stories make them seem more real. I continue to wait for more stories from this. You write fantastic. I wish I had the ability.
Each one of these books get better and better. I love reading the continuing stories of our protagonist and their lives all these stories make them seem more real. I continue to wait for more stories from this. You write fantastic. I wish I had the ability.
February 15, 2025
Skip this one
Not like the rest of the series, basically a boring prequel. None of the history and charm of the previous books, just a low rent spy thriller that wasn't thrilling
Very tired about reading about ashas emotions
Not like the rest of the series, basically a boring prequel. None of the history and charm of the previous books, just a low rent spy thriller that wasn't thrilling
Very tired about reading about ashas emotions
October 12, 2024
Great story ~~poor editing
I've read all ten of this series and they are all good...or better. This story is one of the best out of the ten.......
But it is very poorly edited and or proofread.
There are literally 100s of mistakes....misspelled words, missing words, wrong words, words in wrong places....
IF....someone was paid to proofread this book, you were robbed.
I enjoy your stories Falk,,,,but hire a good proofreader.....we will all enjoy them more.
I would have rated this book a 5 which is very rare for me, except for all of the distracting errors!!!!
I've read all ten of this series and they are all good...or better. This story is one of the best out of the ten.......
But it is very poorly edited and or proofread.
There are literally 100s of mistakes....misspelled words, missing words, wrong words, words in wrong places....
IF....someone was paid to proofread this book, you were robbed.
I enjoy your stories Falk,,,,but hire a good proofreader.....we will all enjoy them more.
I would have rated this book a 5 which is very rare for me, except for all of the distracting errors!!!!
January 5, 2025
Great Book
As with all previous books of the author, this is a well written, fun read. There's plenty of action and the stakes are clear throughout. I'd go so far as to suggest someone consider making a movie of this one.
As with all previous books of the author, this is a well written, fun read. There's plenty of action and the stakes are clear throughout. I'd go so far as to suggest someone consider making a movie of this one.
February 24, 2025
Incredibly interesting back story of Ashra.
Theo did it again and can't wait to read the next in this series.
T S Falk is one hell of a story teller and keeps your interest all the way through the book . Thank you for telling the rest of the story. Bravo!
Theo did it again and can't wait to read the next in this series.
T S Falk is one hell of a story teller and keeps your interest all the way through the book . Thank you for telling the rest of the story. Bravo!
November 20, 2025
what a ride.
Loved this one. I was so taken in by Asha’s story. This was fantastic. Cannot wait to read more. Love the characters and hope the next story is as earth pounding as this one.
Loved this one. I was so taken in by Asha’s story. This was fantastic. Cannot wait to read more. Love the characters and hope the next story is as earth pounding as this one.
October 4, 2024
The Ashra Enigma
I enjoyed this book. It seems like it was a long time coming. I suspect that this might be the end of this enjoyable series.
I enjoyed this book. It seems like it was a long time coming. I suspect that this might be the end of this enjoyable series.
November 12, 2024
The best one yet
The Ashes Enigma kept me hooked through each page. Did not put the book down until I was able to finish.
The Ashes Enigma kept me hooked through each page. Did not put the book down until I was able to finish.
December 4, 2024
The Ashra Enigma
Rollicking good story!!!
T.S. Falk knows how to tell a gripping tale, and has done again. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Rollicking good story!!!
T.S. Falk knows how to tell a gripping tale, and has done again. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
January 4, 2025
Last book of series. Finally tells how Asha became the person she is.
August 23, 2025
well done
Very good continuation of series. Well written and strong character development. I highly recommend this if you are in reading this series.
Very good continuation of series. Well written and strong character development. I highly recommend this if you are in reading this series.
October 18, 2024
More please
He only bad thing about T S Falk books is that I always finish them the day I start them! I can’t help it, no matter how much I would like to savor them. This one did not disappoint and filled in a lot of the back story of the main character. No fan should miss it, and if you haven’t become a fan yet, get started!
He only bad thing about T S Falk books is that I always finish them the day I start them! I can’t help it, no matter how much I would like to savor them. This one did not disappoint and filled in a lot of the back story of the main character. No fan should miss it, and if you haven’t become a fan yet, get started!
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