A toxic mist rips across a secretive Israeli dig site, leaving Cy Reed's excavation in ruins. As dozens of people perish, a lethal artifact goes missing.Tormented by his father's legacy, Reed stages a daring recovery operation. At the same time, bizarre weather phenomena plague the globe. Billions of dollars vanish from U.S. government coffers. And a mysterious organization initiates a scheme of apocalyptic proportions.Trapped on a forbidden island, Reed finds himself hunted by a ruthless monster. Surrounded by enemies and isolated by endless dust storms, he launches a bold counterattack. As he races to unravel an ancient secret, he plunges into a savage struggle that could free him from history ... or make him a part of it.