Almost 800 years ago, a group of families flee the oppression of the Church, following a charismatic leader on a pilgrimage to what he has promised is a realm far to the east where they can live in peace, free to worship as they please. But as they near their destination, something goes horribly wrong. And when Archaeology Professor James Acton is invited to India by a US Senator to attend the opening of a new state-of-the-art communications facility near the Chinese border, he is eager to accept when he is informed of his true purpose-to act as guide to the senator, an archaeology buff who intends to visit the nearby Lake of Bones, an unsolved mystery that has baffled scientists for decades. But as the communications facility opens, Acton and his friends are thrust into the middle of a conflict between India and China, and are soon in a fight for their lives. In , once again mixes history and current events, taking the reader on a tension-filled thrill-ride, sure to leave you on the edge of your seat until the last page. If you enjoy fast-paced adventures in the style of , and , then you'll love this thrilling tale of intrigue. Though this book is part of the series, it is written as a standalone novel and can be enjoyed without having read any other installments. The series and its spin-offs, the and the , have . If you love non-stop action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor, try James Acton today!