Unearthed
A discovery that could change the world. A war that could destroy it.
Deep in the Namibian desert, a geologist uncovers the largest rare-earth deposit ever found—a resource powerful enough to upend global power. China will do anything to keep its monopoly of the mineral, even if it means war.
To stop them, the CIA deploys ex-black ops operative Rex Dalton and his battle-hardened K9, Digger. Their mission: secure the site before China does. But when the discovery leaks, the mission turns into a deadly chase across Africa.
Now, elite operatives, mercenaries, and spies are closing in.
With war looming, Rex must outthink, outfight, and outrun an enemy willing to kill for control. Because if he fails, World War III won’t be coming—it will have already begun.
Unearthed is a high-octane thriller from best-selling author JC Ryan and the pulse-pounding Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series, where one man and his extraordinary dog face impossible odds.
Praise for Unearthed:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Another terrific novel."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Keep writing them."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "I wish I had a dog like Digger!"
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Digger is often the real hero."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "I love all the Rex Dalton books. Please keep them coming."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Rex and Digger are outstanding again. Best man and dog relationship."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Rex and Digger provide another great adventure."
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.