Elizabeth works for her uncle as an archeological assistant in Egypt. When her uncle, Harry Woodruff, discovers the tomb of King Tutas brother, Smenkhkara, they begin the overwhelming task to preserve its treasures. Elizabeth finds herself in the middle of great intrigue when irreplaceable artifacts begin disappearing. Suspecting a member of their party, toxicologist Maxwell Clairborne, to be a tomb robber, Elizabeth uncovers a plot that could cost her her life, and an ancient Egyptian curse that could kill them all. Whom will she trust? Through it all, Elizabeth learns that her judgment of others is not always correct and that she must trust in God regardless of the circumstances.