When two gruesome impalement murders shock the Romanian countryside, the world’s attention turns to the mist-shrouded hills of Transylvania—a place already haunted by legends of the undead. Enter Rick O’Shea, an unorthodox investigator whose talents lie somewhere between intuition and genius. Rick isn’t your average detective—he’s a “seeker” and “finder,” a man who can sense the truth even when it hides beneath centuries of superstition and deceit.
Summoned by the Romanian government, Rick and his brilliant partners—Helga Lange, an aerospace expert with a razor-sharp intellect, and Lute Martin, his loyal boyhood friend—find themselves entangled in a web of international intrigue, political corruption, and ancient mystery. What begins as a double homicide investigation soon spirals into a deadly game involving high-ranking officials, a secret multi-billion-dollar invention, and whispers of a Dracula revival that could shake the foundations of Europe.
As the trio journeys through the dark forests of Romania and the misty moors of England, they follow in the footsteps of Bram Stoker himself, uncovering eerie parallels between fiction and reality. Their unconventional investigative methods—equal parts intellect, intuition, and audacity—lead them into perilous encounters with murderous thugs, shadowy spies, and powerful figures who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.
The deeper they dig, the clearer it becomes: this isn’t merely a case of murder. It’s a collision of myth and modern greed, a struggle for control over something so valuable it could alter the balance of power itself. And at the center of it all lies a shocking connection—to none other than the wife of the Romanian president.
Taut, witty, and brimming with atmosphere, Rick O’Shea and the Transylvanian Enigma fuses classic detective storytelling with vampiric lore and political thriller intensity. It’s a journey that explores how legends are born—and how sometimes, the darkest myths are the ones that turn out to be true.
About the Author
John Rayburn brings decades of storytelling experience to the page. A veteran broadcaster and member of the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame, Rayburn spent over sixty years as a news and sports anchor, interviewing figures such as John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon, and Harry Truman. His remarkable career in journalism gives his fiction a unique authenticity—rooted in a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of human nature, and a fascination with the world’s mysteries.
With his signature blend of insight, wit, and imagination, Rayburn crafts stories that transport readers into thrilling worlds where truth, myth, and intrigue collide.