First published 2009
Rachel Kirby excels at climbing corporate ladders, but her personal world crumbles as her twin sister battles a fatal chronic illness. Then a mysterious email arrives from thousands of miles away. Archaeologist John Tanek sits trapped in a collapsed Egyptian tomb with only his laptop for company. He knows Rachel possesses the technical skills to orchestrate his rescue, but time runs short. The cave-in was deliberate. Someone wants to stop John from sharing what he discovered buried in the ancient chamber. His find could be humanity's most sought-after treasure, possibly holding the cure Rachel desperately needs for her dying sister. As Rachel works to save John, she becomes entangled in a web of lies and murder. Trust becomes a luxury she cannot afford, yet she must decide whether to believe this stranger. Her sister's life hangs in the balance. The question remains whether Rachel and John can survive long enough to unlock the tomb's ancient secrets.
Genres: adventure, mystery, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, race-against-time
Setting: Egypt
Period: contemporary
402 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Press
Content warnings: terminal-illness