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The Relic Syndicate: An Archaeological Thriller
Going home after a grueling mission used to mean rest, relaxation, and maybe a beer or two. Now, after what happens next, Jack Reilly can never go home again.
The FBI has received incriminating evidence exposing the Tactical Archaeological Command’s existence and revealing that they willingly collaborated with known terrorists during their last mission. As a result, the pair in charge of the operation, Jack Reilly and Mayleen Wu, have been placed on the FBI’s most-wanted list. May’s connection to China’s intelligence community has especially caught their attention…
Foreign powers pressure the United States for answers and there’s nothing anyone can do to help, including a very influential senator. Unfortunately, the situation is out of his hands as bureaucrats, who don’t understand global operations, kick in the door.
TAC is shut down overnight. Agents are stranded overseas or detained on the spot. Arrest warrants have also been issued for the group’s director, Solomon Raegor, as well as his second-in-command, Edith “Eddy” Marker.
With nowhere to go, Jack calls a trusted contact, a Colombian smuggler who vows to get Jack and his team out of the country as quickly as possible.
No matter what obstacles stand in Jack’s way, even if it includes the entire United States government, he will not lose focus. There are still too many people out there freely plundering history, and Jack aims to wipe them out.
The next chapter in his life—his next assignment—begins with a black-market antiquities syndicate based in Jalisco, Mexico, the tequila capital of the world.
The hunt is on.
THE RELIC SYNDICATE is the seventh book in international bestselling author Matt James’ flagship series, the globetrotting Jack Reilly archaeological thrillers.
"For me, it's Dirk Pitt, Cotton Malone, and Jack Reilly."
- Andrew Clawson, bestselling author of The Arthurian Relic
The FBI has received incriminating evidence exposing the Tactical Archaeological Command’s existence and revealing that they willingly collaborated with known terrorists during their last mission. As a result, the pair in charge of the operation, Jack Reilly and Mayleen Wu, have been placed on the FBI’s most-wanted list. May’s connection to China’s intelligence community has especially caught their attention…
Foreign powers pressure the United States for answers and there’s nothing anyone can do to help, including a very influential senator. Unfortunately, the situation is out of his hands as bureaucrats, who don’t understand global operations, kick in the door.
TAC is shut down overnight. Agents are stranded overseas or detained on the spot. Arrest warrants have also been issued for the group’s director, Solomon Raegor, as well as his second-in-command, Edith “Eddy” Marker.
With nowhere to go, Jack calls a trusted contact, a Colombian smuggler who vows to get Jack and his team out of the country as quickly as possible.
No matter what obstacles stand in Jack’s way, even if it includes the entire United States government, he will not lose focus. There are still too many people out there freely plundering history, and Jack aims to wipe them out.
The next chapter in his life—his next assignment—begins with a black-market antiquities syndicate based in Jalisco, Mexico, the tequila capital of the world.
The hunt is on.
THE RELIC SYNDICATE is the seventh book in international bestselling author Matt James’ flagship series, the globetrotting Jack Reilly archaeological thrillers.
"For me, it's Dirk Pitt, Cotton Malone, and Jack Reilly."
- Andrew Clawson, bestselling author of The Arthurian Relic
384 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 19, 2025
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January 14, 2026
When Jack and May’s home in Cody, Wyoming, is invaded by FBI agents, they have to flee to the wilderness of Yellowstone National Park to escape them. The rest of the team is targeted in a coordinated effort, but not before Jack warns them. All they know is that someone turned them in on their involvement with Cerialus. Now Jack, May, Eddy, and Raegor need to stay ahead of the FBI while proving their innocence so they can reclaim their lives.
Footnote: 1) Did you know that Lithuania has a consulate in Aspen, Colorado? Why?
Fave scenes: Eddy at Costco, Jack and May crossing the walkway roof, and Jack’s impromptu show.
Footnote: 1) Did you know that Lithuania has a consulate in Aspen, Colorado? Why?
Fave scenes: Eddy at Costco, Jack and May crossing the walkway roof, and Jack’s impromptu show.
September 22, 2025
What do you do when your own government conspires against you? Do you fight or do you run? Follow Jack Reilly and his team to find the answer as they attempt to elude the authorities and get safely out of the country as well as shut down a black market antiquities dealer?
October 15, 2025
This is Matt James’s best work yet. I am eager for him to release his next book.
December 23, 2025
Another great read, looking forward to more in this series
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