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Carter Devereux #1
Nothing New Under the Sun
The more Carter Devereux, a professor of archeology, researches and studies the history of the human species, the more he becomes convinced that Solomon was onto something when he said:
“The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. Is there anything whereof it may be said, See, this is new? It hath been already of old time, which was before us. There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembrance of things that are to come with those that shall come after.” Ecclesiastes 1:9 -11 (Circa 940 BC).
Carter’s research and exploration into this history take him to South America, India and the Middle East where he makes mind-boggling discoveries which challenge our entire view of human history. And before long, Carter finds himself with not only a large number of critics from across the world but also a number of ardent followers.
Through the ages kings, rulers, power seekers and governments have been trying to secretly, and sometimes not so secretly, to get their hands on artifacts believed to have immense power. Examples include the Holy Grail, the Ark of the Covenant, Bachal Isu – the staff of Moses, carried by David, and the King of Kings, Jesus Christ, the Spear of Destiny, the time machine “the glock” created by the Germans during WWII, and ancient lost cities with hidden fortunes of gold and artifacts with unimaginable powers.
There is a no shortage of unscrupulous, power hungry people who will do anything, including kill, to possess these relics- if they exist.
Most frightening of them all are the ancient texts that speak of earth’s destruction by nuclear weapons thousands of years ago.
Do those nuclear weapons still exist?
If so where are they?
Can Carter Devereux discover them before anyone else can?
Carter is drawn into the secret world of archeology which he never knew existed where phrases such as; “above top secret,” – “never existed,” – “will be denied if uncovered,” – and “black ops budgets,” are part of the language.
Nothing New Under The Sun is a full-length novel, a thought-provoking mystery about the discovery of antediluvian human civilizations and the terrifying consequences of digging up the past.
Nothing New Under The Sun is the first book in J C Ryan’s Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series, the prequel to the stimulating, fast paced thriller, The Wolves Of Freydis.
“The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. Is there anything whereof it may be said, See, this is new? It hath been already of old time, which was before us. There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembrance of things that are to come with those that shall come after.” Ecclesiastes 1:9 -11 (Circa 940 BC).
Carter’s research and exploration into this history take him to South America, India and the Middle East where he makes mind-boggling discoveries which challenge our entire view of human history. And before long, Carter finds himself with not only a large number of critics from across the world but also a number of ardent followers.
Through the ages kings, rulers, power seekers and governments have been trying to secretly, and sometimes not so secretly, to get their hands on artifacts believed to have immense power. Examples include the Holy Grail, the Ark of the Covenant, Bachal Isu – the staff of Moses, carried by David, and the King of Kings, Jesus Christ, the Spear of Destiny, the time machine “the glock” created by the Germans during WWII, and ancient lost cities with hidden fortunes of gold and artifacts with unimaginable powers.
There is a no shortage of unscrupulous, power hungry people who will do anything, including kill, to possess these relics- if they exist.
Most frightening of them all are the ancient texts that speak of earth’s destruction by nuclear weapons thousands of years ago.
Do those nuclear weapons still exist?
If so where are they?
Can Carter Devereux discover them before anyone else can?
Carter is drawn into the secret world of archeology which he never knew existed where phrases such as; “above top secret,” – “never existed,” – “will be denied if uncovered,” – and “black ops budgets,” are part of the language.
Nothing New Under The Sun is a full-length novel, a thought-provoking mystery about the discovery of antediluvian human civilizations and the terrifying consequences of digging up the past.
Nothing New Under The Sun is the first book in J C Ryan’s Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series, the prequel to the stimulating, fast paced thriller, The Wolves Of Freydis.
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Published March 20, 2016
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About the author
J.C. Ryan
48 books153 followersJ C Ryan writes spellbinding mystery suspense thrillers with an archaeological backdrop.
He has been a combat and intelligence officer in the military, practicing lawyer and information technology project manager.
He holds a military as well as a law degree and is married with two daughters and two dogs.
JC currently makes his home on the Gold Coast of Australia.
He has been a combat and intelligence officer in the military, practicing lawyer and information technology project manager.
He holds a military as well as a law degree and is married with two daughters and two dogs.
JC currently makes his home on the Gold Coast of Australia.
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May 13, 2018
5 stars - English Ebook -I have dyslexia - first of 4 novels in the Carter Devereux mystery series.
Book 1 Nothing new under the sun.
Genomic analyses, she said while sipping her coffee. We're trying to identify and characterize genes in hope of improving blood cel function.-
Carter Devereux is a proffesor who allready found a big finding. The Viking longboot infront of the shores of Amerika and filled with gold. When a package arrives at his Office at the Universty containing a golden humming bird, he finds himself in another Adventure.
- I think it might be connected to the lost golden garden the conguistadors wrote about.-
He's stumbling on a wall in a cave.
- He knew that long before the Romans created cement, the ancient cement could be lay down in thin layers and was incredibly hard and durable.-
He meets Dr. Mackenzie Anderson, Adjunct researcher in human monucular biology. She is interested in nano theology. Carter falls hard for her and they marry and have a son, Liam. The characters are very clear and well presented.
This book is full of sientific terms and possibilities. You have to let your mind consider that there is more in between haven and earth.
- I also found some Chinese tests from 500 abc, which appeal to discribe the function of an X-ray machine. -
🌹🦋🌷🌸
Book 1 Nothing new under the sun.
Genomic analyses, she said while sipping her coffee. We're trying to identify and characterize genes in hope of improving blood cel function.-
Carter Devereux is a proffesor who allready found a big finding. The Viking longboot infront of the shores of Amerika and filled with gold. When a package arrives at his Office at the Universty containing a golden humming bird, he finds himself in another Adventure.
- I think it might be connected to the lost golden garden the conguistadors wrote about.-
He's stumbling on a wall in a cave.
- He knew that long before the Romans created cement, the ancient cement could be lay down in thin layers and was incredibly hard and durable.-
He meets Dr. Mackenzie Anderson, Adjunct researcher in human monucular biology. She is interested in nano theology. Carter falls hard for her and they marry and have a son, Liam. The characters are very clear and well presented.
This book is full of sientific terms and possibilities. You have to let your mind consider that there is more in between haven and earth.
- I also found some Chinese tests from 500 abc, which appeal to discribe the function of an X-ray machine. -
🌹🦋🌷🌸
June 1, 2022
4,5 stars - English ebook
one of my favorite authors. His adventure books are great. Like Clive Cussler.
Nothing New Under The Sun is the first book in JC Ryan's new Carter Devereux series. A fascinating read about an alternative history to the origins of the human species. It is obvious that a lot of research went into this book and certainly is a captivating page turner.
Initially I thought the book was slow and lacked suspense and action but then I realized it is the the first book and sets the background for the rest of the series. Once I got over that I sat back and really enjoyed the read.
I was disappointed when the book ended on a massive cliffhanger - I hate cliffhangers. But it made my want to read the next book.
one of my favorite authors. His adventure books are great. Like Clive Cussler.
Nothing New Under The Sun is the first book in JC Ryan's new Carter Devereux series. A fascinating read about an alternative history to the origins of the human species. It is obvious that a lot of research went into this book and certainly is a captivating page turner.
Initially I thought the book was slow and lacked suspense and action but then I realized it is the the first book and sets the background for the rest of the series. Once I got over that I sat back and really enjoyed the read.
I was disappointed when the book ended on a massive cliffhanger - I hate cliffhangers. But it made my want to read the next book.
May 28, 2016
starts out great, but ultimately disappoints
For those whose idea of a thriller includes evil tyrants and a military solution, you won't be disappointed, but those like me who long for a great archaeological mystery, this is not for you. The first few chapters of this first book in the series, has Carter Devereux discovering two ancient civilizations, both unique and which claim to change everything we thought we knew about history, but we don't get the thrill of exploration as he just moves on to the next project. The expository writing was excellent. I learned new things, which I like in a book, but dialogue between characters was child-like and stilted. The other reason for the low rating is the author has created an impossibly perfect person. He is brilliant, rich, generous, loving, skilled in martial arts ,and he always does and says the right thing. It is like JC Ryan tried to write a modern novel but with the heart of a Victorian.
For those whose idea of a thriller includes evil tyrants and a military solution, you won't be disappointed, but those like me who long for a great archaeological mystery, this is not for you. The first few chapters of this first book in the series, has Carter Devereux discovering two ancient civilizations, both unique and which claim to change everything we thought we knew about history, but we don't get the thrill of exploration as he just moves on to the next project. The expository writing was excellent. I learned new things, which I like in a book, but dialogue between characters was child-like and stilted. The other reason for the low rating is the author has created an impossibly perfect person. He is brilliant, rich, generous, loving, skilled in martial arts ,and he always does and says the right thing. It is like JC Ryan tried to write a modern novel but with the heart of a Victorian.
October 11, 2017
Poor
Superficial, shallow and disjointed.Absolutely atrocious "ending". It didn't end. It just stopped, as though the author decided to go to bed at the end of a page and never came back. Worth what I paid for it... nothing.
Superficial, shallow and disjointed.Absolutely atrocious "ending". It didn't end. It just stopped, as though the author decided to go to bed at the end of a page and never came back. Worth what I paid for it... nothing.
January 24, 2019
Interesting
This book is the first in a series that tells a continuous story. Do not expect the story to be wrapped at the end of the book because it won't be. Also the first 150-250 are mere backstory for the present characters and can be a bit dry for long stretches. Bare with it though and you'll be rewarded as the story eventually picks up. I will definitely be reading the next books in this series
This book is the first in a series that tells a continuous story. Do not expect the story to be wrapped at the end of the book because it won't be. Also the first 150-250 are mere backstory for the present characters and can be a bit dry for long stretches. Bare with it though and you'll be rewarded as the story eventually picks up. I will definitely be reading the next books in this series
August 30, 2017
( Format : Audiobook )
"Even a symbol has a power of it's own."
This book is an enormous disappointment. With the promise of being a first rate thriller encompassing archaeological and academic discovery together with growing fears of terrorist activities, it manages instead to be just a long presentation of ideas interspersed with a tedious idyllic love/ marriage and a glimpse into the aspirations of a Syrian leader. And for what it is, it is far too long.
Although many of the ideas presented were interesting, even thought provoking, many were ones already quite well known, even to this reader, yet were still greeted by the protagonists with the wide eyed wonder of children. Given that the researchers were supposedly the top minds in these fields, it was risible, and further removed a sense of authenticity. But the real problem was not the research undertaken, some of which, as already mentioned, was fascinating, but the writing itself: clunky and uninspired, at times repititious, the characters were heavy, the conversations dull.
Narrator, David Panfilo,, did a good job under the circumstances. Although there were a few editting glitches where sentences, or parts of them were repeated, Panfilo's pleasant voice carried this listener through to the end, although I did increase the speed to 1.25 for the final one and one half hours - would that I had thought of that earlier. Nothing was lost in the diction and the individual voicings, never very substantial, were marginally more pronounced.
This is not a completed story. After the build up to terrors that might possibly occur in this, volume one, the story continues in another book. Sorry, but I will not be continuing to volume two. I received my complimentary copy of Nothing New Under the Sun from the rights holder, via Audiobook Boom. Thank you but it was not for me even though I did thrill to the opening chapters of archaeological discovery. But so much which followed felt like packing to make the book unecessary longer and, without building relatable protagonists, the book became more of an endurance than a thrilling read.
"Even a symbol has a power of it's own."
This book is an enormous disappointment. With the promise of being a first rate thriller encompassing archaeological and academic discovery together with growing fears of terrorist activities, it manages instead to be just a long presentation of ideas interspersed with a tedious idyllic love/ marriage and a glimpse into the aspirations of a Syrian leader. And for what it is, it is far too long.
Although many of the ideas presented were interesting, even thought provoking, many were ones already quite well known, even to this reader, yet were still greeted by the protagonists with the wide eyed wonder of children. Given that the researchers were supposedly the top minds in these fields, it was risible, and further removed a sense of authenticity. But the real problem was not the research undertaken, some of which, as already mentioned, was fascinating, but the writing itself: clunky and uninspired, at times repititious, the characters were heavy, the conversations dull.
Narrator, David Panfilo,, did a good job under the circumstances. Although there were a few editting glitches where sentences, or parts of them were repeated, Panfilo's pleasant voice carried this listener through to the end, although I did increase the speed to 1.25 for the final one and one half hours - would that I had thought of that earlier. Nothing was lost in the diction and the individual voicings, never very substantial, were marginally more pronounced.
This is not a completed story. After the build up to terrors that might possibly occur in this, volume one, the story continues in another book. Sorry, but I will not be continuing to volume two. I received my complimentary copy of Nothing New Under the Sun from the rights holder, via Audiobook Boom. Thank you but it was not for me even though I did thrill to the opening chapters of archaeological discovery. But so much which followed felt like packing to make the book unecessary longer and, without building relatable protagonists, the book became more of an endurance than a thrilling read.
February 25, 2017
Unless you are into ancient aliens, ancient civilizations, respiracits and other such quackery such as human footprints with dinosaurs (something even most Young Earth Creationists now shy away from.) Than I would stay away from this paean to such ignorance. Basically the main protagonist is an Archaeologist who is supposedly tenured at a university, whose love interest is about the worst geneticist there is. Basically the main plot is about the "facts" for this type of belief and the fact that terrorists find a cache of very ancient human remains with atomic weapons. The fact that such weapons would have required a significant infrastructure to build and would require a very deep understanding not only of physics and metallurgy, for which there is no evidence of roads, mines or other activities needed to support such knowledge and weaponry. The fact that the ancients built with stone rather than steel and glass should all be glaring hint that they had no real knowledge greater than what we now have. Also he says that medicine can learn from the ancients, but ignores their knowledge. This is blatantly wrong and a typical conspiracist attack on legitimate investigations. There is a long history of looking at ancient remedies and techniques, most of which turn out to be useless at best and harmful at worst, with only about 10% actually of any value. One of the side issues in his book deals with "Respiracites," synthetic red blood cells that are much more efficient at delivering oxygen to the body than natural ones. In the book a man injected with this stuff runs an unofficial marathon without getting fatigued and wins in record time. The problem with this concept is that runners slow down and get fatigued, not because of a lack of oxygen, but rather because of a build up of toxins in the muscles from the exertion that the body cannot remove fast enough. In other words this book is so full of pseudoscientific garbage as to be almost toxic in and of itself.
November 28, 2018
If i could give less than one star, this book would get that. This is not a book, it is an unfinished story. Books have beginnings, middles and ends, where things get resolved. This doesn't even pretend to close a single story line. About 2/3 of the way through this book i began to wonder when things were going to start to resolve. As i approached the end of the book, my only hope was some apocalyptical ending. That didn't happen either. So the end of the book is the middle. If you want an ending, you presumably will find it in the next book of the series, or the next, or... Well, i won't be finding out. I won't be duped into reading another non-book from this author. Onward to the next.
February 21, 2017
"To be continued" is not an ending!
I enjoyed the storyline of this book and would have given it 4 stars but I hate a book that ties up no loose ends and basically just stops, a ruse to get the reader to buy more books I assume. Well I just feel cheated and mislead and will not be reading anything else by JC Ryan.
I enjoyed the storyline of this book and would have given it 4 stars but I hate a book that ties up no loose ends and basically just stops, a ruse to get the reader to buy more books I assume. Well I just feel cheated and mislead and will not be reading anything else by JC Ryan.
May 16, 2018
am a huge fan of J.C. Ryan. I was ecstatic to see the release of not one, but two books in a new series. Then I read the books. I'm not sure what happened. They are very "rushed". More often than not, Ryan re-used the same word within paragraphs. A synonym here and there would have resulted in a much better book. Also, the protagonists' two "specialty" areas (which were more than a bit disconnected) were somehow completely connected to the antagonist's areas of concern. It felt very contrived. In addition, unlike other books written by this author, the first book had no ending, but was certainly novel length. That explained the release of two books simultaneously, but I didn't like it that the first book didn't "end". I never enjoy that.
Still, Ryan maintains the reader's attention, albeit with what I like to call "reader's stutter". Re-reading similar to same wording throughout means the book was rushed and really should have had a professional proof reader. If one was used, sue them and get your money back. I did adore the location of the new book and the wolves were a very nice touch. I will read more in this series as I love the author, but I hope Ryan listens and proof reads the next book better as well as having better continuity between what the "good guys" have and the "bad guys" want.
Still, Ryan maintains the reader's attention, albeit with what I like to call "reader's stutter". Re-reading similar to same wording throughout means the book was rushed and really should have had a professional proof reader. If one was used, sue them and get your money back. I did adore the location of the new book and the wolves were a very nice touch. I will read more in this series as I love the author, but I hope Ryan listens and proof reads the next book better as well as having better continuity between what the "good guys" have and the "bad guys" want.
May 23, 2017
Carter Devereux is an archeologist, and the more he studies the history of humanity, the more he’s convinced that ancient, more advanced civilizations once lived on the earth. Worse, he’s convinced that these people had knowledge of, and used, nuclear weapons. As evidence mounts that his suspicions are correct, the government calls upon him to find these ancient weapons of mass destruction before they fall into the wrong hands. Unknown to him, just such a pair of wrong hands is following his every move and trying to get one step ahead. The question is; can he succeed before those who would use these weapons to destroy civilization as we know it?
There is Nothing New Under the Sun by J.C. Ryan is a relatively well-written, tense thriller that, but for the fact that it ends with too many issues unresolved, would be a great read. The author has a masterful way with words, despite a tendency to stop the narrative flow to dump tons of historical and archeological information on the reader. To the author’s credit, this information is informative and interestingly written.
I am, unfortunately only able to give this book three and a half stars, though, because of the aforementioned (to me, at least) weaknesses.
There is Nothing New Under the Sun by J.C. Ryan is a relatively well-written, tense thriller that, but for the fact that it ends with too many issues unresolved, would be a great read. The author has a masterful way with words, despite a tendency to stop the narrative flow to dump tons of historical and archeological information on the reader. To the author’s credit, this information is informative and interestingly written.
I am, unfortunately only able to give this book three and a half stars, though, because of the aforementioned (to me, at least) weaknesses.
December 9, 2018
Nothing New Under The Sun #1 - Since I contacted the author to review the fifth book of the Carter Devereux series, I read this book to lay the foundation of the series and learn about Carter. I discovered I had to finish books 2 - 4. Rarely do I miss a deadline but this series had me fascinated and I had all four books so it was easy to continue reading.
This book is a rollercoaster ride of a read. This is my favorite genre and Mr. Ryan can write whoppers. Well written, but in need of minor editing, and filled with multiple storylines that are fascinating and interesting. It is hard to put this book down with the multiple theories and finds, the twists and turns, all fast paced and intriguing. The finds are basic touching on theories, but nothing deeper - takes years of investigation and study, yet bits and pieces are revealed throughout the story. The depth of the material and all the elements keep the reader immersed, fascinated and thinking throughout the pages. The characters are good, with decency, morals and brains. They and their dialog were realistic. The evil/bad characters are equally well portrayed. My imagination was released to soar beyond boundaries. But on a bad note, this is a cliffhanger, or intro into the next book! 5*
This book is a rollercoaster ride of a read. This is my favorite genre and Mr. Ryan can write whoppers. Well written, but in need of minor editing, and filled with multiple storylines that are fascinating and interesting. It is hard to put this book down with the multiple theories and finds, the twists and turns, all fast paced and intriguing. The finds are basic touching on theories, but nothing deeper - takes years of investigation and study, yet bits and pieces are revealed throughout the story. The depth of the material and all the elements keep the reader immersed, fascinated and thinking throughout the pages. The characters are good, with decency, morals and brains. They and their dialog were realistic. The evil/bad characters are equally well portrayed. My imagination was released to soar beyond boundaries. But on a bad note, this is a cliffhanger, or intro into the next book! 5*
December 30, 2016
This is a new series and a genre I don't normally read. I got this book free from the author and I agreed to give my opinion when I finished it. I am doing this voluntarily. Ok I have to confess this is not a genre I normally read as I stated earlier and I did find a few times all the scientific information I did get a little bugged eyed but on the whole it was a good read. When I first started reading this book I thought just keep reading it, give it a chance like with the first series. I did and I am so glad I did after a few chapters Mr. Ryan gets you hooked. This is about Carter Devereux who is a professor of archeology who researches and studies the history the past. He goes back in time to explore old ruins and cities from way back. His journey's take him all over the world. I can't wait to start to see where Mr. Ryan takes us next
November 1, 2017
Ancient Cities Found, Ancient Wars Lost
Another excellent adventure/archaeology thriller from J. C. Ryan made my day as I finished it. Although the story continues beyond this volume (which I absolutely despise), this is a great novel. I have come to expect excellence from Ryan's novels, and this did not disappoint! The constant action of one sort or another: plotting, blowing up museums, training, trying to find abandoned cities, a garden of gold, and a city of giants combined to keep me interested on every page.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS BOTH AN INDIVIDUAL BOOK AND AS A SERIES
Another excellent adventure/archaeology thriller from J. C. Ryan made my day as I finished it. Although the story continues beyond this volume (which I absolutely despise), this is a great novel. I have come to expect excellence from Ryan's novels, and this did not disappoint! The constant action of one sort or another: plotting, blowing up museums, training, trying to find abandoned cities, a garden of gold, and a city of giants combined to keep me interested on every page.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS BOTH AN INDIVIDUAL BOOK AND AS A SERIES
September 19, 2018
Excellent archeological thriller
We think we are the most advanced civilization on this earth but suppose that the ancient civilizations had medical and technical knowledge that we have not even come close to as yet. This knowledgeable be of great value in healing people, but it could also be used in horribly evil ways that could have devastating consequences to man. Carter Devereaux is racing to find this evidence and keep it from being used by evil men who want to use it to control the world but it has put his wife and son in great peril.
We think we are the most advanced civilization on this earth but suppose that the ancient civilizations had medical and technical knowledge that we have not even come close to as yet. This knowledgeable be of great value in healing people, but it could also be used in horribly evil ways that could have devastating consequences to man. Carter Devereaux is racing to find this evidence and keep it from being used by evil men who want to use it to control the world but it has put his wife and son in great peril.
September 7, 2017
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
I think that David Panfilo did a solid job narrating. He differentiated between the characters and lent enthusiasm to the story. But, ultimately, he was trapped by the dialogue.
The premise of the book sounded awesome. Smart, suspenseful and terrifying psychological thriller! Easy to devour in a sitting.
I think that David Panfilo did a solid job narrating. He differentiated between the characters and lent enthusiasm to the story. But, ultimately, he was trapped by the dialogue.
The premise of the book sounded awesome. Smart, suspenseful and terrifying psychological thriller! Easy to devour in a sitting.
November 20, 2021
Hard to take book as believable.
I’ve read four other books by JC Ryan that I truly enjoyed. This book was hard to take as believable because the two main characters are to perfect and never make a mistake. The writing is good and characters good the way they are written in. Not having a true ending is a no-no for me. The book couldn’t decide if it was going to be a mystery, thriller, romance or science fiction. It did have to much romance to be a good book.
I’ve read four other books by JC Ryan that I truly enjoyed. This book was hard to take as believable because the two main characters are to perfect and never make a mistake. The writing is good and characters good the way they are written in. Not having a true ending is a no-no for me. The book couldn’t decide if it was going to be a mystery, thriller, romance or science fiction. It did have to much romance to be a good book.
October 29, 2025
The science and the archaeology were interesting. The characters were as well. But things seemed too easy for them; there was no real opposition to anything they were trying to do. Others were pursuing the same things they were, but weren't trying to stop them from achieving it themselves. If there had been a little conflict to make it feel like the characters earned what they accomplished, I would have enjoyed it a lot more and given it a higher rating.
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September 13, 2017
Great start to a series. I feel attached to the characters and really want to know what happens to them. I really enjoyed the fictional archeological mysteries that were delved into. The book explains a lot of back story and has a ton of character development before you get to the "thriller" part. It's worth it. Beware, cliffhanger ending!
November 10, 2018
This is JC Ryan's Nothing New Under The Sun (Carter Devereux, #1) which is the backstory for the following 4 books in the series. I read the 5th book in the series, a 5 star story, and knew I had to go back to read the first 4 books. Super setup for the series, ending in a cliffhanger which demands starting the next book immediately. I'd write more, but I need to get back to reading.
September 4, 2020
Gave up 35% of the way through the book. Fun idea, but unfortunately Ryan isn't a very good writer and the book is well nigh unreadable between its perpetually misused punctuation, clumsy sentence structure, simplistic style and endless stream of cliches. I can't recommend this book to anyone but the most youthful of readers or someone with a much deeper tolerance for poor writing.
February 8, 2023
This book is the first in this series and will be continuing on to the next book. The ending to this first book made me look for Book 2 to continue on with Carter's state of mind. JC gives us so much details of archaeological digs and it puts you right beside them while excavating. He does not disappoint as you venture into his books.
June 28, 2025
Another major winner from JC Ryan
Unfortunately I had read the second book in this series first so had to go back and read this one! Not as much excitement in this one as in the second but terrific information leading up to #2. However the technical details are incredible and I enjoyed reading how Carter and Mackenzie met.
Unfortunately I had read the second book in this series first so had to go back and read this one! Not as much excitement in this one as in the second but terrific information leading up to #2. However the technical details are incredible and I enjoyed reading how Carter and Mackenzie met.
January 17, 2026
This book follows archaeologist Carter Devereux's adventures while discovering new sites. It is very interesting reading that brings out some details that will lead you to some very ineresting thoughts. Not only for Carter but also for his new wife's actions. I look forward to reading the next book.
December 7, 2017
Not bad.
It was hard to start but was pretty good. It was an interesting mix of something from the tv show Ancient Aliens and a JUles Verne novel. They are both great fictional entertainment. It also had a little love story and spying added in. Not bad.
It was hard to start but was pretty good. It was an interesting mix of something from the tv show Ancient Aliens and a JUles Verne novel. They are both great fictional entertainment. It also had a little love story and spying added in. Not bad.
August 5, 2018
So glad I found this !
Love the architecture and ancient history thrown in . Though this is fiction, it explains the current theoretical and mysterious origins debated about our own origins and history.
Love the architecture and ancient history thrown in . Though this is fiction, it explains the current theoretical and mysterious origins debated about our own origins and history.
July 13, 2019
This is one the the 34 “thrillers” I downloaded un-vetted as a group. It seems to be well-written structurally and is well-edited. I read 20% of it, but my lack of interest in archeology kept me from wanting to finish the book.
April 17, 2022
I'm a bit confused by this book. It seemed like it was an entire book of backstory. It wasn't until the the end until something started to happen. I plan to read the next book. Hopefully this next one moves along a bit better.
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September 23, 2025J.C. Ryan really knows how to hook a reader. Nothing New Under the Sun kicks off the Carter Devereux series with a blend of gripping suspense and well-drawn characters that make it hard to put down. I'm already diving into the second book..
September 23, 2017
Great! I really enjoyed this book. I will be getting book 2 as soon as possible!
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