Two thousand years ago, a greedy Persian general and his seneschal march through the dunes, leaving behind rivers of blood. In 2011, the dark side of NATO's presence in Iraq pushes a local woman to flee into the night, clutching to her chest an ancient gold vase.
In present day, American archaeologist Diane Ryan discovers a mass grave in the hot sands of Syria. After calling English historian Geoff Symons for assistance with the dig, they unearth an ancient clay plate, and the chase is on for the biggest archaeological discovery of the 21st century.
Discover how the timeframes intertwine, how echoes of the past reach the present, and who will reach the big prize in the end. Welcome to the epic search for the gold statue of God Marduk