Ancient: A Search for the Lost City of the Mayas

Brian Sadler Archaeological Mysteries #2

by Bill Thompson

AN EXPEDITION DISAPPEARS WHILE SEARCHING FOR A FORGOTTEN MAYAN CITY. A TREASURE TROVE OF GOLD AND MANUSCRIPTS LIES HIDDEN FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS IN THE RAIN FORESTS OF GUATEMALA. POWERFUL MEN WILL DO ANYTHING FOR A PRICELESS COLLECTION OF MAYAN RELICS. Former Dallas stockbroker and owner of a New York gallery specializing in artifacts and relics, Brian Sadler continues the adventures that began in the award-winning book The Bethlehem Scroll. The wealthy antiquities dealer and amateur archaeologist asks his companion Nicole Farber, a beautiful criminal lawyer from Dallas, to join him in Central America. She goes missing as Sadler begins the search for a vanished explorer who spent his life searching for a legendary Mayan city of gold. Mystery surrounds Brian Sadler’s search as he discovers that powerful and dangerous people are interested in what could be the archaeological discovery of the century. They will do anything to get it, eliminating whoever stands in their way. From New York to London to Dallas, to the home of the ancient Mayans in Central America, follow the intrigue and adventure as the quest becomes a race against time.

373 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 27, 2012

About the author

If variety is the spice of life, author Bill Thompson’s life so far has been spicy for sure! Over the years, and in no particular order, he’s been

• an international insurance broker
• a mayor
• head of a state prison board
• a stockbroker
• a newspaper reporter
• a Bourbon Street piano player
• a corporate entrepreneur
• presented to Queen Elizabeth
• in jail (briefly … and wrongly!)
• a goat herder
• a church organist and choir member
• a real estate broker
• a world traveler
• president of an animal shelter
• a husband, father and grandfather
• an observer at a knighting in Westminster
• a fluent Russian speaker
• a passenger on the Concorde
• a caregiver
• a lifetime dog lover
• an award-winning novelist

Reviews

[Brandie Lea Slicer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Series is becoming addicting!

Villains, heroes, ancient mysteries, twists and turns this series has it all. It would make a great Netflix series. I cannot wait to see where Brian's travels take him next!

[Avid Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

This second installment in the Brian Sadler Archaeological Mystery Series plunges readers into the heart of the Guatemalan jungle, where ancient secrets and modern dangers intertwine. Brian Sadler, a former Dallas stockbroker turned antiquities dealer, embarks on a perilous quest to uncover a legendary Mayan city of gold. The stakes escalate when his companion, Nicole Farber, a criminal lawyer from Dallas, goes missing during the expedition. As Sadler delves deeper, he encounters powerful adversaries willing to do anything to possess the priceless Mayan relics hidden for centuries.

[Debbie Houghton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable Adventure Romp With A Brilliant Twist At The End

Exciting journey to find hidden treasures, with a loveable cast of sidekicks and a big nasty baddy, wrapped around the ever amazing history of the lost Maya. Lots of twists and turns in getting to their prize, with a final really unexpected twist at the end.
I'm really enjoying this series of adventures with Brian and Nicole and looking forward to the next one.

[Gwenythe B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible!

Couldn't put this novella down. Did not want Bill's work of Art to be neglected for even a minute. Fast action, well researched and the added gifts of selflessly preserving archaeological finds makes this series well worth your time investment. The passion of human emotions sparked this page turner with just the right amount of tenderness balanced against the cruelty of greed, avarice and arrogance.

[Anthony Yvonnica · Rating 2 out of 5]

Again, as with the 1st book in the series, the plot and story line were captivating. But the writing was less than acceptable. Writing well is extremely difficult, even with the best concept. Here the author did not meet the goal line.

I did love the story. But I don't think I'm going to read further books in the series

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s all about the Gold

Great book that gets the adventurer in oneself motivated to cut a path through the jungle, climb a mountain in search of tales of Mayan gold and ancient library.

[Lidia Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced, riveting

I liked the main characters as they are evolving from the previous book. The story is rich in archaeological references, drama, dangerous situations. An excellent novel to read for the fun of it.

[chelsea sykes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Action Packed

This book has something for everyone. As versatile as Thompson is as a writer, that's how many twists and turns this book has. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thompson has mastered the art of the cliffhanger!

[Clinton Gann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not too bad seems to have a recurring theme with the mobster angle. See how the series develops down the road. Good historical / archaeological adventure story.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing! I couldn’t put it down and keep me the edge of my seat all the way through!!

[Alison McNamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another adventure enjoyed

I am enjoying these books so very much. Anyone with a taste for History and adventure will enjoy this ride!

[Kathleen Duffy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast acting a true mysterious situation

Ancient is the type of novel I like had all the points covered of this genre. Can't wait for the next one in series.

[Ayse Mehmet · Rating 4 out of 5]

totally capturing ! can't put down till finish 5*

[Linda Newton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liked

This was an enjoyable read, not too long or too short. It had engaging theme which kept you reading I intend to read all books from Bill Thompson.

[Gregory S. Bates · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes another good one.

Now I'm 2/3's through the series and find few spelling or grammar problems so common with Amazon. Very well done Mr Thomson.