The Rowen: A thriller

by JC Ryan

Overview

A sleeping army stirs. A battle for power begins. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance.

In 1908 Siberia, a soldier named Viktor awakens inside a silver, egg—like pod. A warrior of the long—lost Eighth Cycle civilization, he has been asleep for millennia—his commander dead, his world unrecognizable. Something has triggered his reawakening. But was it a natural catastrophe, an advanced human civilization, or something far more dangerous?

A century later, the Rossler Foundation, led by Daniel Rossler, stands as humanity’s last safeguard against the misuse of ancient knowledge. But their mission is under siege. As Viktor and his reanimated army, the Re’an, rise to reclaim power using the advanced technology of their era, global tensions spiral out of control. General Hayden, seizing the moment, brands the Rosslers as the enemy and pushes the world to the brink of war.

With powerful forces closing in, the Rosslers must unravel a web of deception and stop Viktor before his army takes control. Can they prevent the return of the Eighth Cycle, or is humanity on the verge of a new dark age?

The Rowen is the explosive seventh installment in JC Ryan’s acclaimed Rossler Foundation Mystery series, where ancient mysteries, modern warfare and global conspiracies collide in a fight for the future of civilization.

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Praise for the Rossler Foundation Mystery series:  

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Do not miss this series! One of my favorites ever!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A roller coaster ride!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Tension and intrigue starts on page one and doesn't let up.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I think I've just found my new favorite author!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another fabulous masterful book. JC Ryan has done it again.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great, great book and series!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781036700447
Publisher:	Vinci Books Ltd
Publication date:	11/11/2025
Series:	A Rossler Foundation Mystery , #7
Pages:	604
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.80(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

JC Ryan is a bestselling author known for crafting intricate espionage and archaeological thrillers and conspiracy mysteries. His work has received high acclaim. With over thirty published novels, including the popular Rex Dalton thrillers, the Rossler Foundation mysteries, and Carter Devereux thrillers, Ryan has developed a devoted following who celebrate his masterful blend of historical mystery and contemporary adventure. Readers praise Ryan's work for its exceptional research depth and how he skillfully weaves actual history into fictional narratives. His engaging plots, featuring multiple storylines, have earned him a reputation for creating 'unputdownable' stories.

Ryan's diverse life experiences deeply inform his writing. After receiving a military degree, he served as an officer for seven years until a crippling back injury forced a career change. Undeterred, he returned to university to study law and ran his private practice for over fifteen years. His career path then led him to another country where he worked as an IT project manager, before finally pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a writer in 2014. When not writing, Ryan enjoys life with his college sweetheart, whom he's been married to since 1978. They are proud parents of two daughters and two sons—in—law and grandparents to two grandchildren.