FOUND

by Matthew Bayan

Beneath the ancient sands of Egypt, Dr. James Fleming has spent years searching for something extraordinary. He never truly believed he would find it.

He was wrong.

What Fleming unearths defies explanation — an artifact of staggering power, unlike anything in the archaeological record. Something that doesn't belong in the ancient world. Something that shouldn't exist at all. His excitement is immediate and overwhelming.

It doesn't last long.

Because others know about it too. Dangerous, ruthless people who have no intention of letting Fleming walk away with what he's found — and who will use whatever means necessary to take it from him.

With time running out and the artifact on the verge of falling into the wrong hands, Fleming makes a desperate decision. He triggers the device himself.

The price is devastating. Something happens to Fleming that no one could have anticipated — something that will push him to the very edge of sanity, and quite possibly beyond.

Out of the distant past comes a danger capable of destroying the future.

FOUND — a thriller that reaches across the centuries to deliver a twist you will never see coming.

284 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 19, 2024

Reviews

[Holden Wunders · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m not typically the target audience for a book like this but I was enamored by the exploration of Egypt through the lense of a sci-fi/fantasy epic. The pacing and the expertise with which Bayan writes is what really captured me and held me throughout the story. I’m not sure if he’s written thrillers before but I absolutely love the way he made me feel like I was reading across multiple genres and I’m interested to see what else he’s done!

Also bring back cool covers this one is actually epic looking and NOT AI whoop

[Rene Averett · Rating 5 out of 5]

"FOUND" is a clever and captivating time travel novel that transports readers to ancient Egypt during the reign of King Tut. Through the perspective of an archaeologist, the story offers a vivid glimpse into this fascinating historical era. From the very first pages, I was drawn into the well-crafted plot and masterful storytelling.

Packed with action, adventure, and intrigue, this novel weaves thriller elements seamlessly, making it impossible to put down. The characters are well-developed, their dialogue authentic and engaging, while the setting is richly described—offering just enough detail to spark vivid imagery without becoming overwhelming.

Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply love a good story, "FOUND" is a fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable read. Highly recommended!

[Kelli Heitstuman-Tomko · Rating 4 out of 5]

James Fleming, an archaeological photographer, and his archaeologist girlfriend find a golden disk in an ancient Egyptian midden pit, and he realizes it's more than it appears to be. In a moment of rash experimentation, he finds himself transported back in time to the palaces of King Tut. Trapped in another world, Fleming discovers that the conclusions of archaeologists in his own time are mistaken about what transpired in the Boy King's courts, and he learns the truth about the cult of Aten instituted by King Tut's father.

Well-written and gripping, this intriguing story keeps you "turning" pages right to the very end of the book.

[Candace Lynn Talmadge · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read books set in ancient Egypt. None of them, however, pulled me in like Found. The author writes the famous boy king as a real person, with flaws, desires, fears, courage. Ancient Egypt beyond the funerary practices comes alive, too. It was a real place filled with real people. The author's depiction of Tut's death touched me. A well done blend of the historical and paranormal.

[David Pospisil · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book.
A bit of sci-fi, an amazing closeup look at ancient history and some great characters and action.
Very well written with a perfect pace.
Living in King Tut's mind sounded really weird, but it worked well.
I'll be looking to read more from this author.

[Marianne Reese · Rating 4 out of 5]

A historical sci-fi adventure where an archaeologist time travels into the mind of King Tut and learns the ‘true’ history surrounding his life and death. There’s a lot of action, drama and deceit. The ending was satisfying.

[Kev · Rating 5 out of 5]

A different type of time travel

What a great story. I'd like to hear more about James and angie. It's a shame necesito couldn't have been good though. Loved jumila.

[Stitch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant. Great storyline.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

very interesting

Time travel, but travel into someone’s mind. To help them, and hoping to change things to help king tut. Very good read

[Mark elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Very historical facts about ancient Egypt.
Very well written.