Beneath the Buried Sky

By Rod Trent

The Frontier's Darkest Secret

In the untamed 1870s American frontier, an unimaginable discovery shatters reality itself. Dr. Elias Thorne, an unorthodox archaeologist, unearths a colossal alien artifact in a remote Arizona canyon. Its obsidian surface hums with otherworldly energy, a silent promise of unimaginable power-and unimaginable terror.

Recognizing the apocalyptic potential of their find, Thorne and the U.S. government turn to the renowned Pinkerton National Detective Agency. Their mission: discreetly transport the alien technology and Dr. Thorne across a perilous continent to New York City. Leading the charge is Agent Jeremiah "Iron Hand" Vance, a man whose resolve is as unyielding as the wilderness he navigates.

But the journey quickly devolves into a nightmare. The artifact inexplicably activates, emitting an eerie crimson beacon that pierces the night sky-a silent, malevolent call. Drawn by its unholy signal, horrifying Skinwalkers* emerge from forgotten canyons, their ancient legends twisted into a terrifying new reality. What began as a security detail spirals into a desperate cross-country chase for survival, where every shadow hides a threat and every mile forward is a step deeper into madness.

As Vance and Thorne battle escalating attacks, the brutal realities of the Old West-starvation, dehydration, and the psychological toll of unrelenting terror-push them to their limits. Native American tribes, viewing the beacon as a blasphemous omen, add to the deadly gauntlet. The crimson pulse relentlessly draws them eastward, a ticking clock to an ancient horror that could consume humanity itself.

With their numbers dwindling, Thorne realizes a chilling truth: stopping is no longer an option. The artifact must reach its unknown destination, or all is lost. Can Vance and Thorne deliver humanity's only hope, or will the frontier's darkest secret unleash an extinction-level event?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJMHN6GR
• ISBN13: 9798293657445
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"