Whoever holds the Spear holds the world.

Book One of The Order of the Seal

The Invisible Player

Whoever holds the Spear holds the world.

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Here’s what readers are saying

“Ray Ronan, a new name to contend with.”Marc Eliot, New York Times bestselling author

“Fans of Alan Furst will find something new to obsess over. Ronan writes with rare authority.”Glenn Meade, international bestselling author

“A masterclass in historical fiction, invoking Hilary Mantel's attention for historical detail, alongside the narrative pacing of Dan Brown.”

“Part Historical fiction and part thriller. Clearly the author did his research on how it was to live in Germany during WWII.”

“What this book excels at is the depth of the characters, the intrigue… and the insights into the life of Hitler and his link to Historian.”

“I finished reading your wonderful book… I was totally immersed in each city and the characters, and especially enjoyed the historical aspects.”

“Ray has done his research and spent a great deal of time mixing the real, the surreal… into a great historical thriller.”

“The author does a masterful job of linking the supernatural with historically-known events.”

“Excellent, well-paced thriller with a supernatural-horror element in the machinations of Historian, an evil entity… A great intense read.”

“Many historical events were put in perspective, as the reader slipped into the unfolding lives of the characters surviving the Horrors of WWII Germany.”

“The paranormal element is skillfully woven into the book and is rather subtle.”

“Whether or not the nuances of the history in this book are true or elaborated, the way it is written, I believe every word.”

📕 “I can help you. But you will owe me.”

For two thousand years, Historian has made that offer to desperate men. Emperors took it. Generals took it. So did Hitler.

Dresden, 1942. Theo Engel's son is freezing at Stalingrad. His daughter has come home from a regime camp with her head shaved. His factory hides workers the Gestapo would shoot him for hiding.

Now Historian is offering to protect his family.

Theo refuses.
Historian becomes obsessed with the one man he cannot price.

One brotherhood has fought this thing, unseen, for centuries. The Order of the Seal. And it is running out of time.

A WWII occult thriller built on real history, from occupied Prague to Stalingrad and Dresden.

Readers of Ken Follett, Steve Berry and Dan Brown will feel at home.