IT BEGINS WITH AN INNOCENT MISSION... Emily Hudson is an artifacts expert for the U.N. who travels to war-torn countries attempting to save their priceless trea- sures from destruction. Her best friend and partner, Joel Levy, is always at her side-until, one day, her entire crew comes under attack. Joel and Emily are held hostage by a ruthless and evil cap- tor who is determined to find the missing link to a legendary treasure. For weeks they struggle to survive against terrifying odds, pushed to their limits-and beyond. THAT TURNS INTO A QUEST FOR REVENGE.... Jon Garrett has worked for the CIA, M16, and whoever else was willing to pay for his services. Now a Washington opera- tive is calling and desperate. The mission: save Emily Hudson and Joel Levy. But there may be more to the job than they reveal.... And soon he is catapulted into a pulse-pounding adventure with Emily that forces him to question everything he thought to be true. Together they must unravel the explosive truth behind an even bigger conspiracy...or die trying. With lightning-fast pacing, plot twists, and shocking betrayals, Iris Johansen is at the top of her game in a thriller about vengeance and trust; friendship and loyalty; good and evil....

ISBN: 9780312368111