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As newcomer to New Haven High School, Ciman (with a "C") and his plucky group of Conspiracy Club member friends, take on the task of uncovering the workings, influence, and hidden power of the world's most secret order. As they sort through the bizarre riddles surrounding the Illuminati, they are stunned to discover a trail of clues hidden within the fabric of society, including Skull and Bones, Knights Templar, Assassins, whistle blower accounts, and the local, on-campus museum-clues visible for all to see and yet ingeniously disguised by the pernicious cabal.
Even more startling, the museum curator, deeply involved in the secret society, has been guarding a breathtaking secret concerning the whole of the human population. Unless Ciman and the gang can decipher the maze-like puzzle-while avoiding the faceless adversary who shadows their every move-the explosive truth could be lost forever.
"Hailes delivers yet again with this pulse-pounding (and hilarious) adventure. His eccentric and well-written teens take on the oh-so-nefarious men (and women) behind the proverbial curtain, and the outcome is utter enjoyment!" -A.M. Rothschild
"A delightful masterpiece . . . Some of the most fun I've had with any book-all the twists, turns, and quips! There are much by way of conspiracy references, but delivered with a laugh and therefore worth exploring. A literal page turner in my
humble opinion. -J.P. Rockefeller
Brian C Hailes
Born at the base of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, Brian began exploring and sketching the world-as most children do-at a very early age. He continued to pursue not only his artistic path through traditional schooling, higher education, and endless hours of practice, but also his love of storytelling. Utilizing his natural illustrative and creative design sense, he began writing and illustrating his own books through his teens and on into adulthood.Intrigued by the Science Fiction and Fantasy genres, many of Hailes' projects reflect elements of the fantastic, but he also appreciates the beauty and elegance in fine art masterpieces by the likes of Bouguereau, Waterhouse, Alma-Tadema, and many others. He also feels a certain draw to the styles and ideals of the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood of the mid-nineteenth century.Hailes studied illustration and graphic design at Utah State University where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, as well as the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Having received several awards for his art from across the country, including Winner of the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future contest out of Hollywood, his artwork has also been featured in the 2017-2020 editions of Infected By Art.While continually pursuing progress and improvement by way of technique and application in his own works, he also keeps busy with design and commission work for a diverse clientele, including book covers, magazine illustration, corporate design as well as private commissions.Hailes currently lives in Salt Lake City with his wife and four boys, where he continues to write, paint and draw regularly.His work can be purchased at HailesArt.com
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