A long-lost artefact, a bloody past, a demon from the forgotten trail of history.All surfaced simultaneously, striking at the heart of London.Now Hector Straker and the rest of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) must find out who was behind this attack before another incident occurs on a more grandiose scale. The journey took him across the continents where an ancient archaeological discovery held a truth so terrible that it could shake the very foundation of humanity. Hector must now try to muster every ounce of intelligence, courage, and strength to contain it. The problem, he was not alone in this quest, nor was he the first mover.