"Landing in Malta during the mysterious Venus Festival, Culver witnesses a descent into unholy anarchy when the age-old celebration kindles conflicting loyalties. Black market auctions mask appalling secrets, threatening ancient objects of classical beauty under their sinister menace. From Malta's idyllic beaches to its underground temples, there is no safe quarter to be found. Pursued by Interpol, Culver must confront an elite conspiracy to survive, forced to choose between priceless artifacts and innocent lives."