The Gilded Serpent

A 1920s historical thriller packed with mystery, ancient artifacts, and a secret society willing to kill to protect its secrets. In the wake of a glittering gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, archaeologist Dr. Harrison Blackwood receives a cryptic Egyptian scarab-and a whispered warning-from his dying mentor. When the professor is found dead under suspicious circumstances, Harry is drawn into a hidden world of secret archives, suppressed knowledge, and a deadly cult known as the Order of the Eternal Serpent.

Pursued by assassins from New York to Alexandria, Harry teams up with Vivian Montgomery, a National Geographic journalist with secrets of her own. Together, they must decipher lost symbols, survive midnight intrusions, and uncover a truth hidden since the Library of Alexandria burned.

The Gilded Serpent is a standalone historical adventure novel perfect for fans of: - archaeological mystery fiction - secret society thrillers - literary suspense set in the 1920s - Dan Brown-style historical conspiracies

If you enjoy books with exotic settings, intellectual intrigue, and fast-paced action across two continents, don't miss this gripping debut by James Arlen.