Hello from the Gold Coast,

It’s been a busy week. I’ve finished Bushranger’s Treasure — the full story is complete at last. It’s not quite ready for subscribers yet, but I’m putting the final touches on it. I promise you’ll receive it next week.

From my working file:

ENIGMA: The Alchemist's Legacy—every symbol hides a meaning...

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If Enigma’s blend of history, mystery, secret societies, and modern‑day high‑stakes thriller speaks to you, you’re welcome to read it early. I only ask that you leave an honest review on Goodreads or Amazon when the book is released.

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🔍 Mystery News of the Week

🔍 Medieval manuscripts hide a deadly secret

Researchers analyzing Europe’s famous medieval gospels discovered that the parchment still carries 3,500 years of DNA from the sheep pox virus, revealing how a livestock plague quietly shaped centuries of farming and trade.

🔍A Roman ring may rewrite a biblical mystery

A simple copper‑alloy ring engraved with unusual Greek letters may be linked to Pontius Pilate, thanks to a rare spelling quirk that points to a specific administrative workshop in Judea. The artifact’s humble appearance hides a remarkable political history.

🔍Queensland dig uncovers rare 1,200‑year‑old ornament

Archaeologists sorting bones in a Queensland rock shelter found a wallaby tooth with a black resin bead still glued to its root — evidence of a rare ancient ornament crafted more than a millennium ago. A tiny detail, but a major insight into early Australian craftsmanship.