The Suez Canal, 1956. The world teeters on the brink of nuclear war and
the Middle East is a tinderbox.
Conversely, redeemed archaeologist Benedict Hitchens is enjoying a
peaceful existence after years in the professional and personal
wilderness. His recent discoveries in western Turkey secured him a place
in history and the smart thing to do would be to ignore his growing fear
that Britain, France and Israel's imminent invasion of Egypt to liberate
the Suez Canal is only a diversion. Ben suspects the truth is that
malevolent forces are in search of an ancient treasure hidden deep in
the Sinai Desert.
Ben's natural inclination towards self-sabotage is never far below the
surface. When a ghost from his past reappears, he puts everything on the
line to find answers from the woman who betrayed him and have revenge on
the man who tried to destroy him.
Forced to face his personal demons, Ben enters the race to unearth a
secret that will, in the wrong hands, mean the annihilation of
humankind.
