The dream of action and adventure, mystery and suspense in the intrigue of international security, global monetary maneuvers and covert espionage proves irresistible to our heroes. Reluctant pawn Michael Charles and the ex-Shah of Iran's nephew Bobby King finds themselves the prey of every espionage agency in the world when they retrieve billions of dollars of gold-backed bearer bonds from the Shah's safety deposit box in Iran. Belonging to the one who bears them, the bonds attract the attention of governments around the world, not excluding Iran herself. Meeting a mysterious descendent of the ancient Nehalem in a dark cave, complete with live Gargoyles, the men learn the ultimate goal of the Iranian fanatics and decide to opt out... but that can't be allowed. The value of the bonds in the mega-billions and the ownership to the person or persons holding them, not even aerial dogfights between competing nations can overcome two resilient men's determination. And then they find themselves on a no-fly list issued by their own country. When billions are involved, governments do not play fair.