Save the girl, or save the world? Archaeologist Sam McCarthy can't do both. Or can he?
Sam and his team barely escaped their last run-in with the Bruard Empire with the scepter--an ancient relic bearing the power to control minds--but Shafira wasn't so lucky.
The Bruard have locked her up in their island stronghold, and they're hot on the heels of the rest of the team. Sam's only chance at escape--and rescue--lies with Valentina, a mysterious last-minute rescuer who claims to be working for the UN. Sam can't afford to trust her, but he can't afford not to.
Shafira has no time to lose: the brutal Pin and his henchman Gord are on their way to interrogate her about the scepter--and they love getting their information the painful way. She's steps away from freedom, when her escape hits a snag in the form of Pae Min-Soo Bruard, the Bruard Empire leader himself! And he wants to...invite her to dinner?
With one relic in the hands of the Bruard and the other with McCarthy, can Sam and the team reach Shafira before Gord has his bloody way with her?
Blood, sweat and tears, Sharifa getting grabbed by Pin and Gord, Gord getting cut down by friendly fire. Not to mention all the close calls, a "Guardian Angel" that miraculously more than once saves their necks. But is she? What about Waleed? Great job. Thank you. On to the conclusion, will St Augustine's relics be safely "lost" to keep mankind safe?
Frequent need to mentally insert missing words or correct scenarios. Example: "“I know you will.” Pae patted Samuel’s shoulder, reassuring his friend that everything was fine between you." First it is Pin being patted not Samuel , and second, it must be "between them".
Next part of the serial finished with more promised for the next installment. The volumonous verbiage threatens to bury you in these tales but it's entertainment.
As the adventure continues, the team is thwarted on many sides but are still successful. The story is a fast paced, gripping tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat.