An Evening with J. Adrian Betancourt

Join us for an evening with author J. Adrian Betancourt for the release of his novel, MAYA LIN & THE ANCIENT ORDER OF SESHAT: THE ARQITECT.
About this Event

🎟 This event is FREE and open to the public and books will be available for purchase the night of the event! An RSVP grants general entry, but seating is not guaranteed, so please try and show up early. Please RSVP only if you intend to join us. Can't make the event? Buy your copy here.

About The Book

Maya Lin & the Ancient Order of Seshat, in the arQitect is an upmarket science-fiction thriller that blends ancient wisdom, metaphysical mystery, artificial intelligence, and globe-spanning adventure.

When Maya Lin, a young Chinese/Latina-American historian in Miami, receives a mysterious gold medallion from her grandmother, she is pulled into a hidden conflict that stretches back to the burning of the Library of Alexandria. The medallion is more than an heirloom — it is a cipher tied to sacred scrolls guarded for centuries by the Ancient Order of Seshat, a secret society dedicated to protecting humanity’s most powerful metaphysical knowledge.

As a visionary tech empire seeks to exploit that knowledge through AI-powered wearables capable of manipulating Qi energy, Maya joins forces with an unforgettable band of allies: a prominent bookseller, a wise kung fu master, a rebellious Egyptian cultural pirate, and a witty aristocratic tech genius. Together, they must decode ancient clues, evade dangerous enemies, and uncover the truth before sacred wisdom becomes a weapon of global control.

Part Dan Brown, part Indiana Jones, with a touch of The Matrix, the arQitect launches an ambitious nine-volume saga inspired by Taoist philosophy, secret history, and the hidden architectures that shape both cities and consciousness.

About The Author

J. Adrian Betancourt is the pen name of Javier Adrian Betancourt, a Miami-based writer, community leader, podcast host, publisher, and lifelong lover of stories that blend mystery, history, philosophy, and adventure. By day, he serves as an executive at Miami-Dade County. By night, he writes fiction inspired by ancient wisdom, emerging technology, and the multicultural spirit of Miami. He is also the host and co-producer of The Miami Book Hub Podcast, a Miami-focused literary program produced in partnership with Miami’s Community News; and publisher of The Miami Book Hub Newsletter, a digital newsletter celebrating and promoting Miami's literary community.