Some mysteries are meant to be uncovered. Some truths are too powerful to ignore. At twenty, Caxton is stuck between his past and the future he thought he wanted. A history major at college, he struggles to find his place amidst mainstream theories that only fuel his skepticism. That is, until his grandmother’s deathbed wish sends him on a journey to reconnect with his grandfather’s legacy—an unexplained world of ancient artifacts and hidden histories. As Caxton travels through South Africa, Egypt, and Mexico, retracing his grandfather’s steps, each discovery pulls him deeper into a web of forgotten civilizations and shocking truths. But with global tensions rising and strange phenomena hinting at forces beyond human understanding, Caxton realizes that his personal journey might be part of something bigger. And he's not alone. A crisis is brewing, one that might change everything. Is he merely following the past, or is he being drawn toward something that could reshape the future? Adventure, conspiracy, and an AI's quest for truth collide in this thought-provoking exploration of humanity’s legacy amid a rapidly changing world. Note: This edition is printed in black and white for broader access. Other formats—including full-color, upcoming audiobook, and collector's hardcover—are also available. Search "The Art of Facts Blair Lamar" to explore. History is a story we tell ourselves—a curated set of events pieced together from fragments of the past and written in textbooks we're told contain truth. But what if entire civilizations, discoveries, and connections have been deliberately hidden? What's possible if textbooks were designed to perpetuate an accepted history? Some mysteries are meant to be uncovered. Some truths are too powerful to ignore. At twenty, Caxton is stuck between his past and the future he thought he wanted. A history major at college, he struggles to find his place amidst mainstream theories that only fuel his skepticism. That is, until his grandmother's deathbed wish sends him on a journey to reconnect with his grandfather's legacy—an unexplained world of ancient artifacts and hidden histories. As Caxton travels through South Africa, Egypt, and Mexico, retracing his grandfather's steps, each discovery pulls him deeper into a web of forgotten civilizations and shocking truths. But with global tensions rising and strange phenomena hinting at forces beyond human understanding, Caxton realizes that his personal journey might be part of something bigger. And he's not alone. A crisis is brewing, one that might change everything. Is he merely following the past, or is he being drawn toward something that could reshape the future? Adventure, conspiracy, and an AI's quest for truth collide in this thought-provoking exploration of humanity's legacy amid a rapidly changing world. Blair Lamar is an author originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, now living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. With a professional background in automation, a degree in history, and a minor in psychology, Blair weaves together a fascination with ancient mysteries, technology, human nature, and lost knowledge to craft thought-provoking stories that blur the lines between history and science fiction. When not writing, Blair enjoys traveling, photography, hiking, and homesteading with Kaan. Inspired by the natural world and the secrets it holds, Blair's work often explores the hidden connections between the past and the future. In Blair's debut novel, The Art of Facts , a man's relentless pursuit of truth unearths long-buried secrets—secrets that could redefine history and determine the fate of humanity itself.