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Sunday, July 3, 2022

 


 Greetings to you!

I’m very happy to let you know that my latest Ancient Quest Mystery called The Lost Metal Library, which features Rick Braeden from Lost City of Gold, is now available on multiple retail sites (last year it was exclusive to Amazon). The story is a standalone archaeology adventure novel, & like Lost City of Gold, the story was inspired by real events & facts. It really was a ton of fun to write!

Here’s the story description:

Deep within Ecuador’s rainforest lies a vast subterranean world, and an incredible, yet dangerous secret…

The Tayos Caves System in Ecuador is one of the most astonishing, yet mysterious places on earth. It hides wondrous secrets, both ancient and deadly.

Rick Braeden has heard rumors of what treasure these hidden caves might hold, potentially one of the greatest discoveries of all time. Driven by a desire to prove himself and write his name into the history books, he hopes to uncover the truth of The Lost Metal Library and bring this discovery to light.

However, a shadowy enemy also seeks to possess this discovery and will let nothing, and no one, stand in their way.

Seeking this place of untold wonder may give Rick everything he ever hoped for, or cost him everything, even his life…

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Here’s a universal link to the book, which should take you to the retailer of your choice:

Lost Metal Library Universal link

​I’d love for you to give it a read, & if you do, I hope that you enjoy the adventure! If you do enjoy the story, posting a review on Amazon, or any of the other retailers, Goodreads, and/or BookBub would be greatly appreciated! It really helps the book’s visibility & gets the word out about the story to other interested readers.

Thank you & happy reading always!

Rai Aren

 


Wednesday, May 26, 2021

New release! The Lost Metal Library

 


Good day to you!


I'm delighted to announce that I have a new release. It's an Ancient Quest Mystery called The Lost Metal Library, & features Rick Braeden from Lost City of Gold. It's a standalone archaeology adventure novel, & like Lost City of Gold, the story was inspired by real events & facts. The research for this book was both fun & fascinating. I thoroughly enjoyed writing it!


Here's a little about the story:
 

Deep within Ecuador’s rainforest lies a vast subterranean world, and an incredible, yet dangerous secret…

The Tayos Caves System in Ecuador is one of the most astonishing, yet mysterious places on earth. It hides wondrous secrets, both ancient and deadly.

Rick Braeden has heard rumors of what treasure these hidden caves might hold, potentially one of the greatest discoveries of all time. Driven by a desire to prove himself and write his name into the history books, he hopes to uncover the truth of The Lost Metal Library and bring this discovery to light.

However, a shadowy enemy also seeks to possess this discovery and will let nothing, and no one, stand in their way.

Seeking this place of untold wonder may give Rick everything he ever hoped for, or cost him everything, even his life…
 

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The ebook & paperback are currently exclusive to Amazon, because I've entered the book in their Kindle Storyteller Competition. It's my first time entering one of their contests, which now also allows me to have the book available in Kindle Unlimited. Here's the link to the book, which should take you to the Amazon store for your country:

Lost Metal Library Universal Amazon link
 

I hope you give it a read & that you enjoy the adventure! If you do enjoy the story, posting a review on Amazon, Goodreads, and/or BookBub would be most appreciated! It really helps the book's visibility & gets the word out about the story.

 

Speaking of reviews, here’s one of the latest:

 


5-stars, June 6th, 2021: The Lost Metal Library Reviewed by Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite

“The nervous and scared, yet determined, foursome headed out onto the highway, for the long, almost four-hour drive east from Cuenca, nearly all the way to the border with Peru. Into the rainforest and into the unknown. Hoping against hope that all was not already lost.” Rick Braeden vows that he will be the one to find a mysterious lost metal library, filled with powerful ancient and otherworldly knowledge. It's located somewhere in the Tayos Caves system in the rainforest of Ecuador. Unfortunately, a powerful organization is also interested in the ancient site and they are willing to sacrifice lives to find it. The Lost Metal Library is the second installment of the Ancient Quest Mystery series by Rai Aren.

Set in the region of South America that is rich with history and biodiversity, the story premise of The Lost Metal Library uses both facts and fiction in this fast-paced and well-developed plot. With a combination of actual locations and a fictionalized ancient site, the world-building is sufficiently vast for characters who have their own agendas; the protectors, the rescuers, the power-hungry organization, the one who seeks personal justification, and a complex antagonist who’s looking to achieve unlimited success. As the clear and engaging narrative contributes to the story’s sense of suspense and mystery, the way the power that resides in the ancient library affects the characters differently is fascinating; the knowledge it offers is unlike one would expect. Simply put, this second volume of Rai Aren's Ancient Quest Mystery is a great read for fans and newcomers alike as its ending promises more archaeological adventures for Rick and his newfound friends.

https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-lost-metal-library

 

Thank you for your time :)

Happy reading always!


Rai Aren



Sunday, April 2, 2017

Previously untold tales... a FREE bonus for you! 😀

I hope you've had a chance to sign up to my newsletter, because I have exclusive bonuses, news on upcoming releases, and more for my subscribers. It's my way of saying thank you for being a part of this group, and for us to have some fun together along the way.

If you've already signed up to my mailing at raiaren.com/subscribe or via the #instaFreebie link in my previous post you will have received your FREE copy of my archaeology adventure novella Lost City of Gold and the prequel short story Secrets Begin (the order in which you receive them depends on which way you signed up, everyone gets all the things!). All other exclusives will be automagically ;) on their way to you as well, over time, no need to take any further action.

However, if you haven't signed up yet, I wanted to let you know about my latest exclusive, just for those on my mailing list. It's bonus scenes from The Secret of the Sands Trilogy, and it includes author notes to give you further insight into these events. I thought that fans of the trilogy would enjoy some of the finished scenes that would enhance the overall story.


Spending time with these characters again, being a part of their journey, is something I absolutely love. I hope you do, too!

Happy reading always!
 
Rai Aren


A Secret of the Sands bonus - FREE!

Hi there,

If you haven't already signed up to my newsletter, I hope you will now. I will be giving away exclusive bonuses for those who choose to be on my list. Here is one that I'm really proud to share with you. It's very special to me and it's something I had wanted to do for a very long time.
It's an exclusive FREE short story in the Secret of the Sands universe. If you've already read The Secret of the Sands Trilogy, it will be a fun bonus for you. If you've been curious about it, it will give you a taste of what the trilogy is about. If you've never heard of it, it will introduce you to it. I had a wonderful time writing it. These characters and their journey mean a lot to me.

Here is the description of this free bonus short story:

SECRETS BEGIN...

A prequel story to The Secret of the Sands Trilogy

The Secret of the Sands Trilogy is an epic archaeology adventure that journeys through some of the most magnificent ancient places on earth. From the Great Sphinx to the Great Pyramid to Petra, the story weaves between the distant past and modern day, to uncover incredible secrets and fascinating mysteries about a long lost civilization. As seen through the surprising discoveries of two young archaeologists, it’s an adventure tale in the spirit of Indiana Jones & The Mummy.

Now read about the events that triggered this awe-inspiring, but very dangerous journey speeding towards an unforgettable revelation. This is where the secrets begin...

This 7500-word short story is a teaser introduction to The Secret of the Sands Trilogy.

Just click on this link to get your free copy via Instafreebie, simply sign up, choose your format and away you go!



I will have more fun surprises for my newsletter subscribers, so come on board! I'd love to have you there :)


Happy reading always...

Rai Aren




Friday, January 13, 2017

The Secret of the Sands Trilogy launches wide!

Hello there!

I hope 2017 is turning out to be a very good year for you!

I’ve been really busy over the last two to three months – one of the things I’ve been working on is launching the books of The Secret of the Sands Trilogy across all retail platforms, instead of only having a limited presence online. I’ve received a lot of requests to have the books made more widely available, so it’s been something I’ve wanted to do for quite some time now.

I’m delighted that the books are available across a wide array of digital stores – see the links below. The trilogy box set is also on SALE at a discount of over 40% OFF the cost of the individual books!

From the Great Sphinx to Petra to the Great Pyramid, journey on this epic archaeology adventure, weaving between the past and the present, to uncover hidden ancient secrets and fascinating mysteries about a long lost civilization…

I also thought I’d show your our super cool, movie-worthy trailer for the trilogy. It’s got some great visuals in it and it’s very evocative of the story. Click on the link below and it will take you to a page on my other website where you can view it:

http://raiaren.com/the-secret-of-the-sands-trilogy-book-trailer/

The Secret of the Sands Trilogy trailer



These are the books in The Secret of the Sands Trilogy:
Secret of the Sands
Destiny of the Sands
Revelation of the Sands


Click here to grab this exciting trilogy on Amazon.
Click here to get the trilogy on Apple, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Indigo and more.
Click here to get it on all other eReaders.

If you haven't already read the books and you like archaeology adventures and are fascinated by ancient Egypt, like me, this trilogy could be right up your alley. Thanks very much for your time and happy reading always!




Rai Aren
raiaren.com

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Get your FREE copy of Lost City of Gold by joining my subscriber list!

Hi folks!

I wanted to let you know that I've (finally!) started an official newsletter for interested readers. Signing up for it gets you a FREE copy of my action adventure novella Lost City of Gold, as well as other exclusive bonuses and news on upcoming releases. This is also going to include free short stories related to the Secret of the Sands universe!

You can find the link to sign up on my brand new website (currently a work-in-progress), and enter your first name and email address:

raiaren.com

Come join me, let's have fun fellow bookworms! :)

Cheers & happy reading always,

Rai Aren


Friday, December 18, 2015

The Secret of the Sands Trilogy - a new, discounted ebook box set!

Hello & Happy Holidays!

I'm very happy to offer The Secret of the Sands Trilogy in one discounted ebook box set. Amazon has currently discounted it even further, so it's a great deal! :D
Here's the link:

The Secret of the Sands Trilogy box set on kindle

This trilogy is comprised of archaeology adventure novels about the mysteries of Ancient Egypt. These stories were a labor of love, and incredibly fun & rewarding to write. All three novels have interweaving storylines, as the past unfolds through archaeological discoveries...



If you're not already familiar with the books, which have action adventure and historical fantasy components, here is a description of them:

The Secret of the Sands Trilogy

Hidden deep below the Great Sphinx, and within the heart of the Great Pyramid lie otherworldly secrets...


SECRETS. DESTINY. REVELATIONS.


DISCOVERY. WAR. REDEMPTION.


From the Great Sphinx to Petra to the Great Pyramid, journey on this epic archaeology adventure, weaving between the past and the present, to uncover hidden ancient secrets and fascinating mysteries about a long lost civilization…


Secret of the Sands

For 12,000 years a dark and deadly secret has been hidden deep below the Great Sphinx. In present day Egypt, two archaeologists discover mysterious artifacts belonging to an unknown civilization. A frightening and awe-inspiring story unravels as the archaeologists race against time to decipher the dangerous knowledge they hold…


Destiny of the Sands

Some secrets cannot remain hidden…and some cannot be forgiven…

The Great Sphinx of Giza has guarded a secret, both dangerous and incredible, for 12,000 years. Now deadly enemies emerge, and those involved must face startling truths and deep sorrow, in the fight against the forces of tyranny...


Revelation of the Sands

A stunning revelation of secrets and destiny that will change everything…

Complete the epic journey begun in Secret of the Sands...

The mystery deepens. The danger is ever-present. Incredible discoveries await.

The Great Sphinx is not the only ancient wonder that has incredible secrets hidden deep within it. But uncovering these secrets will have life-changing consequences. There will be no turning back. It will take a great deal of courage and the testing of faith, on multiple fronts, to face them...

The final chapter in this archaeology adventure trilogy now unfolds. The characters you’ve come to know are suddenly thrust down a new, completely different, and even more personal path, to a point of no return. Their journey is about take another perilous turn with mysterious and surprising outcomes that will alter the course of their lives forever.


Journey through some of the most magnificent ancient places on earth as you join this final adventure in the Secret of the Sands trilogy…


Thanks for your time! I wish you & yours a safe, happy & healthy holiday season :)

Rai Aren