内容简介：
After the publication of his first novel, John Moran and his family are living in virtual seclusion in New Orleans. They are approached by a stranger who possesses one of three ancient artifacts, similar to one given to John a year earlier. The recovery of the third object may very well hold the key to unlock an ancient secret with profound implications for the entire human race. From the inner circles of power in Washington DC, to the Giza Plateau in Egypt, John and his family are swept along on a journey that ultimately leads them to a discovery which will alter man's understanding of his past ... and reshape his hopes for the future.