Blood and Treasure - by Ryan Pote (Hardcover)

About the Book

"The International Space Station suddenly loses contact with Earth. When a NASA tech devises a way to restore the feed, the images that come through are unfathomable: a scene of terrible violence, the crew unresponsive, droplets of blood hovering in zero gravity. But which of the astronauts on board would have done such a thing? And why? Off the coast of Mozambique, former special ops pilot and current treasure hunter Ethan Cain sees something he can't believe: an object shot out of the heavens plunging deep into the Indian Ocean. When he goes to investigate, it becomes even less intelligible. A space capsule has crashed into the sea, and inside is a woman-alone, unconscious, and injured. Ethan knows he must save her. What he doesn't know is who she is, how she got there ... or why she's the only survivor from a killing spree conducted 254 miles up in the sky"--

Book Synopsis

The destruction of the International Space Station and the discovery of an ancient scroll are inextricably intertwined in this debut crossover thriller from a former Navy helicopter pilot.

The International Space Station suddenly loses contact with Earth. When a NASA tech devises a way to restore the feed, the images that come through are unfathomable: a scene of terrible violence, the crew unresponsive, droplets of blood hovering in zero gravity. But which of the astronauts on board would have done such a thing? And why?

Off the coast of Mozambique, former special ops pilot and current treasure hunter Ethan Cain sees something he can't believe: an object shot out of the heavens plunging deep into the Indian Ocean. When he goes to investigate, it becomes even less intelligible. A space capsule has crashed into the sea, and inside is a woman--alone, unconscious, and injured. Ethan knows he must save her. What he doesn't know is who she is, how she got there . . . or why she's the only survivor of a killing spree conducted 254 miles up in the sky.

Review Quotes

"Ryan Pote's Blood and Treasure is the must-read debut thriller of 2025. Evoking equal parts Clive Cussler and Tom Clancy, this novel is high-speed, high-stakes, and relentlessly entertaining."
--Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Midnight Black

"A superbly crafted story of action and secrets that is as imaginative as it is compelling. Take a breath, hang on, and enjoy."
--Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Medici Return

"An adrenaline-fueled thriller of the first order, Blood and Treasure blazes with action and intrigue in a harrowing chase for history's greatest artifact."
--Dirk Cussler, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Clive Cussler The Corsican Shadow

"Blood and Treasure has it all - tactical accuracy, globe-trotting locales, a touch of history, and a hero who's a mix of Indiana Jones and Jason Bourne - it's a sure-fire page turner that'll keep you awake long after bedtime."
--Brad Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of the Pike Logan Series

"Blood and Treasure slams the throttle to the fire wall in this gut-punching, white-knuckled techno-thriller ride in a big adventure that catapults from the cold void of space to the deserts of the ancient prophets. Piloted by several fresh and original characters, Ryan Pote's debut novel pushes the story's airframe to its max in a series of rivet-busting plot twists more harrowing than an Immelmann turn in a helicopter. Strap in, hold on, and grit your teeth as you careen toward the sudden impact of the climactic ending."
--Mike Maden, New York Times bestselling author of Clive Cussler Ghost Soldier

"Blood and Treasure explodes with action on the first page and never lets up. Filled with intrigue and ancient secrets, Pote's debut is an ultimate-stakes chase from the reaches of space to the shadows of history."
--Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Line Between

"Ryan Pote's Blood and Treasure is a generous pour of Cussler-style action, mixed with a globe-trotting adventure like Indiana Jones, and finished with a dash of intrigue. Shake it up, and you've got the perfect recipe for an unforgettable adventure. Sip, savor, and enjoy the ride!"
--Jack Stewart, author of W.E.B. Griffin's Direct Action

"Ryan Pote explodes onto the thriller scene with his debut novel Blood and Treasure, a book that will keep you reading well into the night. Equal measures Dan Brown, Tom Clancy, and Jack Carr this well researched novel is one surprise twist after another written with an intensity and authority only possible from an author who has smelled the jet fuel and heard the bullets whizzing by in real life. Great characters, superb suspense, and a plot that keeps you guessing and wanting more. We have no doubt that Ryan Pote will become a name you can't wait to see on the new release shelves for many years to come."
--Andrews & Wilson, New York Times bestselling authors of Tom Clancy Act of Defiance

"Ryan Pote packs a punch with his exciting debut Blood and Treasure, striking just the right balance between espionage and action-adventure in a novel that fans of Tom Clancy and Clive Cussler are sure to enjoy. Drawing upon his own military experience, Pote demonstrates a high level authenticity through his protagonist Ethan Cain, a modern-day Indiana Jones, who is soon to become a thriller genre favorite."
--Taylor Moore, author of Cold Trail

"Ryan Pote delivers an unforgettable adventure with BLOOD AND TREASURE, a cerebral thriller with hard-hitting action, a mystery that keeps you guessing, and a cast of characters you'll find yourself cheering for at every turn. This dazzling debut that marks the arrival of an exciting new voice in fiction--don't miss it!"
--Ryan Steck, author of Gone Dark

About the Author

Ryan Pote is a twelve-year veteran Navy helicopter pilot who was part of a joint interagency special operations task force deployed throughout Central and South America. He was medically separated after sustaining injuries during an emergency landing. Ryan currently works for the Department of Defense. Before his time in the Navy, he worked as a scuba diving instructor in Hawaii and as a microbiology lab tech conducting algae-biofuels research. He holds a master's degree in history from Ashland University. He lives with his wife and children in New England.