Two secret societies vie for control of the ultimate medical miracle in a thriller from the New York Timesโbestselling author of The Hidden series.
Medical examiner Laura Fanning has two charred corpses and no answers. Both bear a mysterious tattoo but exhibit no known cause of death. Their only connection to one another is a string of puzzling miracle cures. Her preliminary investigation points to a cult in the possession of the fabled panaceaโthe substance that can cure all illsโbut thatโs impossible.
Laura finds herself unknowingly enmeshed in an ancient conflict between the secretive keepers of the panacea and the equally secretive and far more deadly group known only as 536, a brotherhood that fervently believes God intended for humanity to suffer, not be cured. Laura doesnโt believe in the panacea, but that doesnโt prevent the agents of 536 from trying to kill her.
A reclusive, terminally ill billionaire hires Laura to research the possibility of the panacea. The billionaireโs own body guard, Rick Hayden, a mercenary who isnโt who he pretends to be, has to keep her alive as they race to find the legendary panacea before the agents of 536 can destroy it.
โAn excellently crafted tale thatโs not to be missed.โ โHeather Graham, New York Timesโbestselling author
โComplete with twists and turns and high adventure, this thriller will grip you to the end.โ โSuspense Magazine
โ[A] suspenseful paranormal thriller . . . an entertaining tale, underlined by a clear battle between good and evil.โ โPublishers Weekly
โComplex, entertaining, smart . . . An intelligent, intriguing, fast-moving blend of science fiction and thriller.โ โKirkus Reviews