Two secret societies vie for control of the ultimate medical miracle in a thriller from the New York Timesâbestselling 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 panaceaâthe substance that can cure all illsâbut thatâs 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 doesnât believe in the panacea, but that doesnât 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 billionaireâs own body guard, Rick Hayden, a mercenary who isnât 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.
âAn excellently crafted tale thatâs not to be missed.â âHeather Graham, New York Timesâbestselling author
âComplete with twists and turns and high adventure, this thriller will grip you to the end.â âSuspense Magazine
â[A] suspenseful paranormal thriller . . . an entertaining tale, underlined by a clear battle between good and evil.â âPublishers Weekly
âComplex, entertaining, smart . . . An intelligent, intriguing, fast-moving blend of science fiction and thriller.â âKirkus Reviews