The #1 New York Times bestselling authors return with a scintillating supernatural-themed
thriller. Nora Kelly and Corrie Swanson investigate bizarre deaths in the New Mexico desert
but awaken an ancient evil. In the New Mexico desert badlands a woman's skeleton is found
with two rare artefacts clutched in her hands: lightning stones used by the ancient Chaco
people to summon the gods. Was it suicide... or sacrifice ? FBI Special Agent Corrie Swanson
brings in archaeologist Nora Kelly to investigate. When a second body is found in identical
circumstances they realise the case runs deeper than they imagined. As Corrie and Nora pursue
their investigation into remote canyons haunted ruins and long-lost rituals they find
themselves confronting a dark power that disturbed from its long slumber threatens to exact
an unspeakable price. Reviews for Preston and Child 'Get ready for the ride of your life'
David Baldacci 'Preston and Child know how to craft compelling stories that are both baffling
and surprising.' Associated Press
