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The Secret History #3
The Zero Hour
Book The conclusion of The Secret History Trilogy.
Jack and Simon are on separate paths, united by a single to hunt down the Zealot, the mad prophet and cult leader responsible for all their suffering.
But the Zealot remains one step ahead. As they close in on him, his endgame begins to unfold, and the truth starts to emerge. Everything Jack and Simon believed they knew may have been an elaborate lie—one designed to conceal a far more terrible reality.
The exiting conclusion of a gripping sci-fi thriller trilogy by T.S. Falk, author of XENOPHAGE and the acclaimed The Ancient Secrets series.
Jack and Simon are on separate paths, united by a single to hunt down the Zealot, the mad prophet and cult leader responsible for all their suffering.
But the Zealot remains one step ahead. As they close in on him, his endgame begins to unfold, and the truth starts to emerge. Everything Jack and Simon believed they knew may have been an elaborate lie—one designed to conceal a far more terrible reality.
The exiting conclusion of a gripping sci-fi thriller trilogy by T.S. Falk, author of XENOPHAGE and the acclaimed The Ancient Secrets series.
379 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 20, 2026
About the author
T.S. Falk
30 books104 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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October 3, 2026
4.5-stars.
No Regrets, No Mercy: The Final Fight for Humanity
T.S. Falk brings The Secret History trilogy to a blistering, emotionally explosive finish with The Zero Hour. Serving as the definitive conclusion, this third chapter pivots into a desperate, high-stakes final stand where survival demands ultimate sacrifice.
The emotional core belongs entirely to Simon, Jack, Tanya and their steady superior, Hannah Davis, as their shared ordeal reaches its breaking point. As leader and supporter, Hannah adds a vital layer of moral authority and a quiet tragic weight, standing firmly behind Jack and Tanya while making the devastating executive choices required to preserve humanity's future.
Falk does not spare any of them: grief, betrayal, and unbearable personal losses color every step of their journey, ensuring that victory carries a staggering price. Standing in their path is The Zealot, a relentless ideological mirror who drives the central clash beyond simple heroism into a tense psychological trial.
By keeping the focus firmly on these personal tolls rather than procedural steps, Falk delivers a satisfying, resonant payoff for the trilogy. The Zero Hour delivers a dark, cathartic end, showing that saving the world requires surrender of everything loved, bringing Jack, Simon, Tanya, and Hannah Davis's grueling journey to a powerful final release.
No Regrets, No Mercy: The Final Fight for Humanity
T.S. Falk brings The Secret History trilogy to a blistering, emotionally explosive finish with The Zero Hour. Serving as the definitive conclusion, this third chapter pivots into a desperate, high-stakes final stand where survival demands ultimate sacrifice.
The emotional core belongs entirely to Simon, Jack, Tanya and their steady superior, Hannah Davis, as their shared ordeal reaches its breaking point. As leader and supporter, Hannah adds a vital layer of moral authority and a quiet tragic weight, standing firmly behind Jack and Tanya while making the devastating executive choices required to preserve humanity's future.
Falk does not spare any of them: grief, betrayal, and unbearable personal losses color every step of their journey, ensuring that victory carries a staggering price. Standing in their path is The Zealot, a relentless ideological mirror who drives the central clash beyond simple heroism into a tense psychological trial.
By keeping the focus firmly on these personal tolls rather than procedural steps, Falk delivers a satisfying, resonant payoff for the trilogy. The Zero Hour delivers a dark, cathartic end, showing that saving the world requires surrender of everything loved, bringing Jack, Simon, Tanya, and Hannah Davis's grueling journey to a powerful final release.
June 25, 2026
A Remarkable Finale!
The Zero Hour, book 3 in the Secret History series reunites us with Simon, Jack, Tanya, Hannah and the rest as they prepare for a final showdown with The Zealot. The Listeners are now no longer open about their listening after they were declared a terrorist organization, making them far harder to spot. There are so many excellent aspects to The Zero Hour, but the well reasoned discussion about time travel will really get you thinking. This is a more than worthy finale to a more than worthy series! Overall, 5/5 stars, highly recommended for fans of sci-fi thrillers, hard science fiction and thrillers in general! I can't emphasize enough just how much I loved this book and series!
The Zero Hour, book 3 in the Secret History series reunites us with Simon, Jack, Tanya, Hannah and the rest as they prepare for a final showdown with The Zealot. The Listeners are now no longer open about their listening after they were declared a terrorist organization, making them far harder to spot. There are so many excellent aspects to The Zero Hour, but the well reasoned discussion about time travel will really get you thinking. This is a more than worthy finale to a more than worthy series! Overall, 5/5 stars, highly recommended for fans of sci-fi thrillers, hard science fiction and thrillers in general! I can't emphasize enough just how much I loved this book and series!
July 3, 2026
The Zero Hour
This is quite an ending for this series. It ventures into the almost unbelievable. But if you look at what it is trying to say, I think that it has some very important message for us.
This is quite an ending for this series. It ventures into the almost unbelievable. But if you look at what it is trying to say, I think that it has some very important message for us.
July 4, 2026
Wow, just Wow.
What a thrilling finish to this trilogy. Twists and turns, and who is the Zealot? All questions answered but you will never see this coming. Brilliant story from TS Falk.
What a thrilling finish to this trilogy. Twists and turns, and who is the Zealot? All questions answered but you will never see this coming. Brilliant story from TS Falk.
June 29, 2026
Excellent seriy
Excellent series. Lots of twists and turns. Believable characters. Thoroughly enjoyed all the books in this series. Look forward to reading more from this author
Excellent series. Lots of twists and turns. Believable characters. Thoroughly enjoyed all the books in this series. Look forward to reading more from this author
August 1, 2026
great wrap up to a great story
Simon’s and Jack’s adventures continue and conclude in this third installment of the Secret History series.
It starts with Simon and Jack far apart, they have not seen each other for months after the incident in Istanbul. Hundreds of the Listeners had been killed and the rest were being hunted as terrorists. It seems their mysterious leader, the Zealot, had been defeated. However, the Zealot still had some moves left.
Enter a new character, Kim, who is investigating these rifts that appear to be holes in the fabric of space-time. This catches Simon’s interest and it ends up taking him, and eventually Jack, on an improbable journey to the dystopian future the Zealot has prophesied about.
The twist near the end that shows who the Zealot really is a bit of a surprise, but there are clues part way through the story.
Well written and cleanly edited, I enjoyed the whole series.
Simon’s and Jack’s adventures continue and conclude in this third installment of the Secret History series.
It starts with Simon and Jack far apart, they have not seen each other for months after the incident in Istanbul. Hundreds of the Listeners had been killed and the rest were being hunted as terrorists. It seems their mysterious leader, the Zealot, had been defeated. However, the Zealot still had some moves left.
Enter a new character, Kim, who is investigating these rifts that appear to be holes in the fabric of space-time. This catches Simon’s interest and it ends up taking him, and eventually Jack, on an improbable journey to the dystopian future the Zealot has prophesied about.
The twist near the end that shows who the Zealot really is a bit of a surprise, but there are clues part way through the story.
Well written and cleanly edited, I enjoyed the whole series.
July 5, 2026
A really fun read and a great ending to this well-written series. T.S. Falk creates interesting characters and puts them into wildly unpredictable situations in exotic locales. I always find myself taking little internet excursions while reading his books, seeing images of the cool places he sends his characters. Lisbon, Istanbul, the Black Forest and Kuala Lampur were just a few of the places I searched while reading this series. It was my first literary excursion into Falkland and I'm certain I will return soon.
October 16, 2026
Well, that didn’t end how I thought it would.
I struggled through book two with the relationship Jack had and almost didn’t finish the series. Someone had left a review that the third book was the best, and I have to agree.
I enjoyed the end and I didn’t see most of it coming.
Book 4 please! I’d love to see how they move forward into life after the story started/ended. I’d love to see if history repeats itself or not.
I struggled through book two with the relationship Jack had and almost didn’t finish the series. Someone had left a review that the third book was the best, and I have to agree.
I enjoyed the end and I didn’t see most of it coming.
Book 4 please! I’d love to see how they move forward into life after the story started/ended. I’d love to see if history repeats itself or not.
July 21, 2026
Great book
What a story! This had to be the greatest science fiction book I've ever read. And with greatest cast of characters to adorn the pages of this book I didn't want it to end. I felt so sad for Simon I wanted to cry. I recommend reading this to all that love science fiction.
What a story! This had to be the greatest science fiction book I've ever read. And with greatest cast of characters to adorn the pages of this book I didn't want it to end. I felt so sad for Simon I wanted to cry. I recommend reading this to all that love science fiction.
September 13, 2026
Sky Net on Steroids
Quite the trilogy. This author tells a compelling story which includes some technical jargon that I simply didn't understand. The story was so good I could skim through the technical and still keep track of the story. I've come to expect good work from this author and he didn't disappoint.
Quite the trilogy. This author tells a compelling story which includes some technical jargon that I simply didn't understand. The story was so good I could skim through the technical and still keep track of the story. I've come to expect good work from this author and he didn't disappoint.
October 24, 2026
Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!
This is the last book of the trilogy and full of surprises! Simon and Jack remain major in the story with intro of new characters. Simons inauguration into the future is smdisturbing! There are heart wrenching moments of course. The end will make you think!
This is the last book of the trilogy and full of surprises! Simon and Jack remain major in the story with intro of new characters. Simons inauguration into the future is smdisturbing! There are heart wrenching moments of course. The end will make you think!
July 4, 2026
4.5 Stars, A bit Heavy and Twisted Ending
It was a bit heavy to read for a bit with the dual plot lines. The ending was a bit twisted in a good but sad way. I did enjoy reading it. I didn’t want to say anything about the plots so readers could dive in themselves.
It was a bit heavy to read for a bit with the dual plot lines. The ending was a bit twisted in a good but sad way. I did enjoy reading it. I didn’t want to say anything about the plots so readers could dive in themselves.
July 8, 2026
Great Finish
The third and concluding book was fantastic. The story reads fast because it’s well written and a great story. Couple of new characters join the story and the stats are back once more. Worth the read!
The third and concluding book was fantastic. The story reads fast because it’s well written and a great story. Couple of new characters join the story and the stats are back once more. Worth the read!
July 27, 2026
OMG I couldn't put this down
I have never read a series as fast as this Falk wrapped this up in an amazing finale. No spoilers but you need this to feel justified in Simon and Jack's adv
I have never read a series as fast as this Falk wrapped this up in an amazing finale. No spoilers but you need this to feel justified in Simon and Jack's adv
August 3, 2026
Wishing you knew your future
I finally had my answers about the future. You can try to change events . But time will keep you in a straight line regardless of what you want to do
events
I finally had my answers about the future. You can try to change events . But time will keep you in a straight line regardless of what you want to do
events
August 8, 2026
Fan freaking tastic! Love the series and this was a great ending. To be fair...I did not guess correctly who the Zealot was. Not even close. All the way til the last few pages I was completely wrong.
July 20, 2026
Intriguing, captivating, can't put it down book, just like always from this author. Thankyouverymuch
August 11, 2026
Great trilogy
Great trilogy that wraps up well with a few twists at the end. Would love to see a fourth installment addressing the aftermath of Simon’s speech
Great trilogy that wraps up well with a few twists at the end. Would love to see a fourth installment addressing the aftermath of Simon’s speech
October 18, 2026
Zelo zanimiva knjiga
To je ena boljših knjig tega avtorja in zelo napeta do konca, kjer se ne ve konca že par poglavji prej. Splača se sicer prebarati vse 3 knjige v seriji.
To je ena boljših knjig tega avtorja in zelo napeta do konca, kjer se ne ve konca že par poglavji prej. Splača se sicer prebarati vse 3 knjige v seriji.
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