Part of Sigma Force, book 1
First published 2005
A mysterious blast tears through a London museum's antiquities wing, sending shockwaves through secret organizations worldwide. Lady Kara Kensington finds herself thrust into a dangerous quest alongside Safia al-Maaz, the museum's talented curator, and Omaha Dunn, a seasoned international explorer. Their investigation leads them deep into the Arabian Peninsula, where they discover traces of a lost civilization hidden beneath the desert sands. But Kensington and her companions are not alone in their pursuit. Other groups converge on the same location, driven by their own shadowy agendas. The treacherous journey through the harsh desert landscape tests their survival skills and resolve. Yet the physical dangers they face crossing the unforgiving terrain are nothing compared to what awaits them at their destination. Buried in the ancient ruins lies a force of immense power, one that could reshape the world for better or worse. Kensington must navigate both human enemies and supernatural threats as she races to prevent this ancient power from falling into the wrong hands.
Genres: adventure, mystery, archaeology, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Arabia, London, Sahara Desert
Period: 21st Century
574 pages · Mass Market Paperback · HarperCollins Publishers