A desperate quest. A holy relic. The clock is ticking.
When a mysterious relic is stolen from a museum in Vienna, ARKANE agents Morgan Sierra and Jake Timber embark on a deadly race against time to recover the legendary Spear of Destiny - the holy lance that pierced the side of Christ.
As they follow clues through Nazi ruins, Tibetan temples, and Washington, DC's greatest monuments, they uncover a sinister plot that threatens to unleash an unstoppable darkness upon the world.
But Morgan also carries a curse in her veins, a shadow placed upon her that now threatens her niece's life. To save her, Morgan must find the Spear and unlock its fabled healing powers. Standing in her way is the fanatical Jericho Command and their elite leader, Gabriel, a man both blessed and burdened by strange powers and a mysterious past.
From the ashes of World War II to the mystical peaks of Tibet, from ancient crypts to the hallowed halls of the Library of Congress and the Capitol, Morgan and Jake must brave every danger, solve each puzzle, and face down enemies both human and demonic in their quest to find the Spear before its terrible power is unleashed.
Time is running out and the fate of the world hangs in the balance - will Morgan and Jake prevail or will the forces of darkness triumph?
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Dust motes danced in the dim light that filtered through the narrow window high above. (PROLOGUE)
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(Curl Up Press, 1 September 2024, e-galley, 309 pages, ARC from the author)
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I really enjoy the ARKANE books and there hasn't been one for a while. I really enjoyed Spear of Destiny. I'm familiar with the idea of the fabled item and was looking forward to seeing how this was handled in the book. Like the other ARKANE thrillers this has the perfect blend of myth, history and the modern world. This is a fast-paced thrill ride. I had a great time reading this and would recommend it.
