Publisher's Synopsis
The most significant religious artifact of all time disappeared from history without a trace - or did it? ------- Modern Day Jerusalem: Ethan, a brilliant young archaeologist, uncovers an elaborate cipher stone on the outskirts of Jerusalem. Having lain in wait for thousands of years, the decoded implication of the cryptic message leads Ethan and his team into a race against time in conducting a politically risky operation in the heart of the conflict-ridden city. Ethan's team must execute a secret underground dig, working quickly and quietly to avoid discovery by local Palestinian operatives who will stop at nothing to thwart their efforts. ------- 586 B.C. Jerusalem: The Babylonians are the ruthless ruling power who want nothing more than to keep rebellious Jews in their place. Jeremiah, the great prophet, has foreseen the end of the city of Zion and its Holy Temple. Every priceless artifact within will be pillaged and destroyed. With the city under unrelenting siege, civil order is rapidly breaking down. The desperate situation reveals a secret ancient sect whose symbol holds the key to the mystery but the meaning of which has been lost to time. Jeremiah, with his dutiful followers, must find the answer and formulate the greatest escape and religious cover-up of all time before the city falls. ------- Join Ethan's and Jeremiah's paths as they converge in the intricately preordained River of Time and discover the meaning and purpose of the Cipher Stone.
