In a world where the echoes of the past shape the trajectory of the future Stewart F. Brennan's The Shard of Asclepius emerges as a standout addition to the supernatural mystery thriller genres. This action-packed debut novel the first in the New Horizons Series is captivating readers and sparking new conversations about history technology and the human spirit.<br /><br />Blending ancient mysteries with high-tech intrigue Brennan introduces readers to David Collins a Montrealer driven by intuition to unearth a technologically advanced artifact of ancient origin. This discovery plunges David into a secret war between the Order of Hermes-keepers of lost knowledge-and the Collective a ruthless organization seeking to exploit the artifact for global dominance.<br /><br />With allies and enemies across Quebec and New York State David's journey is one of survival discovery and the search for humanity's place in the cosmos.