Kurt Austin and the NUMA crew risk everything to stop a cutthroat arms dealer from stealing a priceless ancient treasure in the thrilling new novel from the no. 1 Sunday Times-bestselling grand master of adventure. In 1074 B.C., vast treasures disappear from the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs. In 1927, a Daredevil American aviator vanishes on an attempted transcontinental flight. And in the present day, a fishing trawler-alongg with its mysterious cargo-sinkss off the Coast of Scotland. How are these three mysterious events connected? And, more importantly, what do they mean for Kurt Austin and his NUMA team? As they search for answers, The NUMA squad forces with Britains MI5 to take on a far-reaching international conspiracy. Their common enemy is the bloodstone group, a conglomerate of arms dealers and thieves attempting to steal ancient relics from around the world. Kurt and his team soon find themselves wrapped up in a treacherous treasure hunt as they race to find the lost Egyptian riches. Before they fall into the wrong hands... the adventure king Sunday express Cussler is hard to beat Daily Mail nobody does it better... Nobody! Stephen coonts just about the best storyteller in the business New York post.