Laurence O'Bryan

"Sean Ryan is horrified to learn that his colleague and friend Alek Zegliwski has been savagely beheaded. His body is found hidden near the sacred archaeological site of Hagia Sophia in Instanbul. When Sean arrives in the city to identify the body, he is handed an envelope of photographs belonging to Alek and soon finds himself in grave danger. Someone wants him dead--but why? Aided by British diplomat Isabel Sharp, Sean begins to unravel the mystery of the mosaics in the photographs and inches closer to snaring Alek's assassin. But evil is at work in Istanbul and when a lethal virus is unleashed upon the city, panic spreads fast across Europe. Time is running out for Sean and Isabel. They must catch the killer before it's too late . . ." -- p. [4] of cover

The Istanbul Puzzle

A global puzzle. A secret symbol. A conspiracy that ends in death. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown s Inferno. An international cover-up that could change the course of history Sean has been tracking a symbol from another age. It provides a clue to a barbaric conspiracy. A puzzle with an answer feared for millenia. When Isabel wakes to find Sean hasn't come home she doesn't worry. At first. But when the police turn up on her doorstep wanting to interview him, she has to make a decision. Does she keep faith in him or does she believe the evidence? The symbol Sean and Isabel have been chasing will finally be revealed in Manhattan as one of the greatest banks in the world totters. Can Isobel uncover the truth before time runs out or will she too be murdered? A thrilling, high-octane race to save civilisation that will engross fans of Dan Brown, David Baldacci and James Patterson."

The Manhattan Puzzle

From the award-winning bestselling author of The Istanbul Puzzle. Henry warned her. "If you go to Cairo, you'll get yourself killed." But what choice does Isabel have? She has to find Sean, her missing husband, and she's discovered that a hospital in Cairo treated an American patient recently, flown to Cairo from Germany for some unexplained reason. But she's arrived at the wrong moment. A mass uprising is being crushed in Tahrir Square. The next day, an Egyptian billionaire announces a discovery at the Great Pyramid of Giza. Isabel decides to talk to him. He might help her find Sean. She ends up deep in the desert, at a camp run by the Muslim Brotherhood. They murder her driver in front of her, then ask her to carry one simple task. They will lead her to Sean if she agrees. But what they are asking goes against everything she believes in. And time is running out. The Great Pyramid of Giza provides the final piece of the puzzle, which Isabel and Sean first encountered in Istanbul. In a fabled hall, assumed by most to be an ancient myth, Isabel finds out what happened to her husband. She also discovers what lies beneath the Great Pyramid, based on real, ground penetrating archaeology, which will undermine what millions cherish as the truth. Reviews for other novels in the Puzzle series: "5.0 out out 5 stars for this guy's stories and plots." Kindle Customer - Verified Purchase "Love this guy's stories. I have read all volumes of this series and was not disappointed with any of them. Looking forward to the next one." 5.0 out of 5 stars Kindle Customer - Verified Purchase "Could not put this book away, held my attention from the first page to the last one. Can't wait to read more from this author." Kindle Customer - Verified Purchase

The Cairo Puzzle

Torn between love and duty Constantine faces disaster. Juliana, his mistress, has been kidnapped by a raiding party and taken to northern Germania, out of reach of his legions. Ignoring his mother's demands for him to marry quickly, Constantine assembles a Roman cavalry cohort and heads into the endless forest. Somewhere far ahead is the meeting place of the tribes where Juliana is facing a fight to the death among a people who collect skulls as ornaments and are ruled by a queen with a strong blood lust. Constantine then finds out that his young son has been taken to Rome as a hostage. His only hope of rescuing him is to march on the city. Battered and in disarray, he and his legions finally reach the city walls. His Saxon allies have defected. He is seriously injured, and every key battle his army has won, was because of his personal intervention. Then his closest friend, the leader of the Christians in Rome, also defects to the enemy. Is this the end for Constantine? The Battle of the Milvian Bridge was one of the most important in history. This story tells us what could have happened that stormy day in 312 A.D. and who the women were who changed the course of the battle.

The Road To The Bridge

Rob heads to Washington DC. The virus is spreading fast across America. He's been asked to share his vaccine formula with a giant pharmaceutical company. Vladimir, the Russian agent, is also heading for Washington. He has news for Rob. Jackie is alive. Rob isn't convinced. He needs proof. It's June 2020. The Black Lives Matter movement is filling the streets. Some people want to take advantage of the mayhem. Rob, in search of proof that Jackie is alive, heads for New York. Protests and violence ensue as Rob searches for the truth about what happened to his wife. Can he stop the conspiracy and protect his vaccine from those who want to exploit it? The first novel in this series was described as a "fast-paced tale of intrigue." Do not miss this powerful second instalment. The action and revelations are getting stronger. The third novel in this series will be out at the end of January 2021.

Searching for The Truth in Washington D.C.

The Conspiracy II

"Fresh and exciting," SJA Turney, author of Caligula. Cool mist settles over the legion sneaking toward the Persian army. Constantine, the son of an emperor, the Roman officer leading this raid, tells his men to halt - something is wrong. Have they been seen in the pre-dawn light? Before long, the battle rages. Eventually he frees a slave named Juliana. She is half Persian and half Roman. As they are pursued to Britannia over land and sea, he learns that she can see the future - his future. It is 306A.D., long before Constantine the Great converted to Christianity and became the first Christian emperor. To ensure he survives, he must now eliminate his enemies. But who must die first? The priestess, Sybellina, who joined them in Rome and practices dark and seductive magic? Or the brutal legion commanders who surround his father? Or, as Juliana suspects, are those who want him dead even closer? An electrifying historical novel about Constantine's bloody rise to power, the woman who helped him, and the real reason he supported a persecuted Christian minority, a decision which changed the world into the one we know. Reviews of previous books by the author: "A delight," Yorkshire Evening Post. '... superbly executed...' Irish Examiner. 'Well written, beautifully descriptive, and with smart dialogue and a compelling air of menace throughout,' The Lancashire Evening Post. 'A brisk plot...which draws the reader into a conspiratorial rapport,' Telegraph.

The Sign of the Blood

"Exciting and original," SJA Turney, author of Caligula. It is 306A.D., long before Constantine the Great converted to Christianity and became the first Christian emperor. A gripping historical novel about Constantine's bloody rise to power and the woman who helped him.

Laurence O'Bryan

About

Books

Join the club