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When a brutal massacre leaves archaeologist Emily Hudson as the only survivor, CIA agent John Garret and MI6 operative are dispatched on a desperate rescue mission that crosses international borders and dives deep into covert operations. The mission quickly turns from a straightforward hostage rescue into a perilous hunt for a hidden conspiracy that could destabilize political alliances.
The story follows Garret and his partner as they navigate the murky worlds of espionage, ancient artifacts, and clandestine power struggles, racing against time to uncover the truth behind the massacre while confronting personal betrayals and the hidden agendas of the intelligence community.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Iris Johansen
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