The Scorpion's Tail

In this gripping sequel by bestselling authors Preston & Child, archaeologist Nora Kelly and rookie FBI Agent Corrie Swanson unite to unravel a chilling mystery in a New Mexico ghost town. After discovering a mummified body with a haunting expression and a valuable 16th-century Spanish gold cross, they delve into a dark and complex narrative that intertwines ancient treasure with modern obsession. As they seek to identify the deceased and understand the bizarre circumstances surrounding the death, Corrie and Nora find themselves confronting a terrifying intersection of history and human intrigue.