R.D. Brady, Thriller Author
Unearthing History, Igniting Thrills
The Belial Stone
An Ancient Mystery, Archaeological Thriller with Earth-Shattering Consequences (The Belial Series Book 1) by R.D. Brady
An ancient mystery. A global threat. One relentless race to uncover the truth.
When a Montana discovery leads to murder, Professor Laney McPhearson is thrust into a deadly conspiracy spanning archaeology, myth, and human origins. Teaming up with ex-Navy SEAL Jake Rogan, they uncover ties to Göbekli Tepe and a power long buried—one capable of reshaping or destroying the world.
A gripping archaeological thriller perfect for fans of Dan Brown, James Rollins, and Clive Cussler. Packed with history, action, and high-stakes intrigue.
Read the explosive first book in the bestselling Belial Series today.
R.D. Brady writes bestselling thrillers where fierce women, ancient secrets, and cutting-edge science collide. With a background in criminology and terrorism, she brings gripping authenticity to over sixty adrenaline-fueled novels.
What Readers Are Saying:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow, what a great combination of archaeology, religion, myth, mystery, intrigue and action.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and James Rollins all rolled together might come up with something this good.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book makes you rethink history. Truly inspiring and unputdownable!”
Why You'll Love It
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Action-packed thriller rooted in real archaeological history
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Edge-of-your-seat suspense with emotional stakes
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A female lead with grit, intelligence, and depth
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High-concept mystery meets military-grade tension
The Adventure Begins Here. . .
Those who don't learn their history are doomed.
Jump into the history bending Belial Series today!


A relic from the past.
A foe beyond human limits.
And a danger older than history itself.
An innocent discovery on a Montana ranch sets off a series of events that could very well change the world . . .
if it doesn’t end it first.
Professor Delaney McPhearson’s life is turned upside down when her best friend, archaeologist Drew Masters, is found dead. Before she can process that heartbreaking loss, she is viciously attacked in her home by a man with inhuman fighting abilities.
Former Navy SEAL and head of security for a global think tank, Jake Rogan, drops everything when he hears his brother has gone missing. There seem to be no clues, no information about his whereabouts—he’s just vanished. But Jake won’t rest until he finds him.
As Laney and Jake join forces, they learn that the fates of their loved ones are intertwined and that the danger stalking them revolves around an eccentric archaeologist’s controversial work on Göbekli Tepe and the search for an ancient source of power.
Their personal quests soon become a race to protect humanity’s very existence. But how can they defeat a foe who has been planning his moves for millennia?
To save mankind, Laney and Jake know they must succeed. But to succeed, they must live long enough to fight.
Fans of Dan Brown, James Rollins, AG Riddle, and Clive Cussler devour this series!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Action on every page! Wow, what a great combination of archeology, religion, myth, mystery, intrigue and action. It is a keeper!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “One of the best books I've read lately. Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and James Rollins all rolled together might come up with something this good.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The Belial series has been the greatest set of books I have ever read.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It is an incredible blend between history, religion, archeology and truly makes you question and second guess your comfort levels and makes you really start to re-think and THINK on whole different levels. Truly inspiring and I am most sincerely hooked!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The history and archaeology woven into the story was the clincher in keeping me reading and when I finished, I could not wait to read the second book in this series. Really well done."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Love love love this book. It reminds me of James Rollins style of action and intrigue and history all rolled up together."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "One of the best parts is after the story you get the 'facts' or ideas on which to think. These books get better and better at in the writing skill and linking the past, myths, history and psychic information. Well researched!!! Read, enjoy and think.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A fantastic adventure which combines real archaeological finds, science, biblical references, political intrigue, ...and a whole bunch of adventure!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Throughout the entire journey I kept having thoughts that this could actually be real, although I know it's not. Great author!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “THE BELIAL STONE is a fast paced, keep turning pages, exciting archeological thriller.”
Read the heart-pounding, action packed, history based first book in in the best selling Belial series today!

Tropes and Themes:
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Ancient Secrets Unearthed
A Montana discovery unlocks a secret buried for millennia—one that powerful forces will kill to protect. -
Race Against Time
Laney and Jake must unravel a mystery before a catastrophic ancient force reshapes the world. -
Secret History Revealed
Hidden truths about humanity’s origins come to light, threatening modern beliefs and institutions. -
Global Conspiracy Thriller
A shadow network with millennia-old roots manipulates events behind the scenes—with deadly precision. -
Hidden Knowledge Threatening Humanity
An ancient source of power is no myth—and unlocking it could mean the end of civilization. -
History Rewritten
Archaeological evidence challenges what we know about the past, with earth-shaking consequences. -
Shadowy Organizations
From think tanks to covert operations, powerful groups with secret agendas pull the strings. -
Powerful Lost Artifact
The search for a legendary object tied to ancient technology leads to explosive truths. -
Government Cover-Up
Those in power will do anything to keep ancient truths from the public eye. -
Myth Meets Science
Scientific discoveries echo long-dismissed myths, blurring the line between legend and fact. -
The Fate of the World at Stake
Humanity’s survival depends on decoding a mystery that predates civilization. -
Strong Female Lead
Professor Laney McPhearson is smart, resourceful, and relentless—everything a thriller heroine should be. -
Ex-Military Protector
Jake Rogan brings military precision and moral clarity to a mission that spans continents. -
Reluctant Allies to Partners
Thrown together by tragedy, Laney and Jake must trust each other to survive. -
Brain-Meets-Brawn Dynamic
An academic and an ex-SEAL join forces to tackle a danger no one fully understands. -
Archaeological Thriller
Dig sites and lost temples aren’t just backdrops—they’re ground zero for action and revelation. -
Göbekli Tepe Mystery
The world’s oldest temple hides clues to a prehistoric power source lost to time. -
Forbidden Discoveries
Some truths are too dangerous to expose—and those who try often disappear. -
Religious Symbolism and Intrigue
Biblical artifacts and coded texts hold the keys to ancient conspiracies and modern threats. -
Scientific Puzzle Unraveling
Cryptic clues and lost data combine in a race to solve an ancient enigma. -
High-Stakes Chases and Close Calls
From shootouts to ambushes, danger lurks behind every discovery. -
Inhuman Strength Adversaries
Not all enemies are bound by human limits—and they don’t die easily. -
Underground Research Facilities
Secret labs beneath the surface guard ancient technologies—and devastating truths. -
Ancient Civilizations and Lost Knowledge
What the ancients knew could change everything about what we think we are. -
Thriller Rooted in Real History
The Belial Stone weaves real historical mysteries into a gripping modern narrative. -
For Fans of Dan Brown and James Rollins
If you love smart, action-driven thrillers with ancient secrets and high stakes, this is your next read.
Copyright Information
Copyright © 2013 by R.D. Brady, Scottish Seoul Publishing, LLC, Dewitt, NY
The Belial Stone
ISBN (E-Book): 9780989517904
ISBN (Paperback): 9780989517911
ISBN (Hardcover): 9798797537045
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