The story follows Emily Hudson, a United Nations artifacts expert who is kidnapped by a ruthless criminal named Stavros. Emily is forced to unlock the secrets of a valuable artifact, which Stavros believes will lead him to a hidden treasure.
Emily's friend and colleague, Joel Levy, is also captured, and together they endure horrifying torture. However, Emily's resilience catches the attention of John Garrett, a former CIA agent, who is assigned to rescue her. Garrett is a skilled operative with his own dark past and motives.
As Emily and Garrett race against time to outsmart Stavros and uncover the artifact's secrets, they must navigate a complex web of danger, deceit, and intrigue. The novel is filled with suspense, action, and twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats.