by Andrew Garve
First published 2012
James Maguire takes on what seems like a straightforward archaeological project near Dublin. He will rebuild "The House of Soldiers" on Tara Hill, the site where "The House of a Thousand Soldiers" once stood. The plan calls for populating the reconstructed building with living recreations of the soldiers who once gathered there. Maguire throws himself into the work, but he soon discovers that someone has woven a conspiracy around the entire project. The archaeologist finds himself caught in a carefully laid trap with no apparent way out. Now Maguire must use every bit of his intelligence and training to devise a calculated escape from his predicament. Andrew Garve crafts a story that combines historical reconstruction with modern danger, showing how the past and present can collide in unexpected ways.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, archaeology, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: calculated-escape, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Dublin, Tara Hill
Period: 20th-century
156 pages · Paperback · Bello