The Ark of the Covenant. Lost for millennia. Discovered in blood. Now, extremists will use its power to ignite the next world war—unless Morgan Sierra can stop them first.

When a renowned Egyptian curator is brutally murdered in the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, his death is just the beginning. Tortured in a ritualistic mummification ceremony by killers dressed as ancient gods, Dr. Abasi Gamal died protecting a secret that could reshape the modern world: he had discovered the location of the Ark of the Covenant.

Dr. Morgan Sierra, psychologist and specialist in religious phenomena for the ARKANE agency, is thrust into a deadly race across the Middle East. From the blood-soaked galleries of Cairo to the politically charged streets of Jerusalem, Morgan must decipher cryptic clues left by the murdered curator before they fall into the wrong hands. The clock is ticking as a US Peace Summit approaches, and extremists on all sides are prepared to use the Ark to trigger the apocalyptic war they believe is prophesied.

But Morgan isn't the only one hunting the Ark. A mysterious woman in the guise of the falcon god Horus leads a team of ruthless mercenaries, while a brilliant Ethiopian hacker known as the Chameleon manipulates events from the shadows. Both factions will stop at nothing to possess the ancient artifact, even if it means bathing Jerusalem in blood during the most critical peace negotiations in decades.

As ancient prophecies collide with modern terrorism, Morgan must navigate a labyrinth of religious zealotry, archaeological mysteries, and political conspiracies. The Ark's legendary power—said to have leveled cities and struck down those who dared approach it—might be more than myth. And in the wrong hands, it could become the most dangerous weapon on earth.

A Heart-Pounding Archaeological Thriller

Ark of Blood delivers pulse-pounding action across Egypt and Israel, exploring one of history's greatest mysteries while diving deep into the tensions that threaten to tear the Middle East apart. With authentic details about Ethiopian Jewish history, Israeli society, and ancient biblical archaeology, this thriller weaves historical fact with edge-of-your-seat suspense.

Perfect for Readers Who Love:

• Dan Brown's Robert Langdon series (The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons)
• James Rollins' Sigma Force adventures (The Doomsday Key, The Eye of God)
• Steve Berry's Cotton Malone thrillers
• Lara Croft/Indiana Jones-style archaeological adventures with female protagonists
• Religious thrillers grounded in biblical history
• International conspiracies with high political stakes
• Middle Eastern settings and authentic cultural detail
• Strong female lead with military background
• Fast-paced action blended with intellectual puzzles

Series Information:

Ark of Blood is Book 3 of the ARKANE thriller series featuring Morgan Sierra and her team. While each novel is a complete adventure with a satisfying conclusion, characters and relationships develop across the series. Can be enjoyed as a standalone, but readers will appreciate character depth and backstory from previous books (Stone of Fire, Crypt of Bone).

What Makes This Thriller Distinctive:

This isn't just another treasure hunt. Ark of Blood explores the Ethiopian Jewish diaspora, the Beta Israel community in modern Israel, and the explosive religious tensions surrounding Jerusalem's Temple Mount. The book examines how ancient artifacts can become flashpoints for modern conflicts, and how faith, politics, and violence intersect in one of the world's most contested cities.

Themes & Content:

• Ancient biblical artifacts and archaeology
• Religious extremism across multiple faiths
• Ethiopian Jewish history and culture
• Israeli-Palestinian conflict and peace negotiations
• Terrorism and political manipulation
• Faith versus reason
• The power of ancient prophecies in modern conflicts

Story Details:

• Genre: Religious thriller, Archaeological adventure, International thriller
• Series: ARKANE Book 3 (can be read as standalone)
• Length: Full length novel
• Reading time: 6-8 hours
• Pace: Fast-paced, action-driven with intricate plotting
• Mood: Dark, intense, atmospheric, suspenseful
• Settings: Cairo (Egypt), Jerusalem (Israel), Kiryat Malakhi, Ethiopian sites
• Content note: Contains scenes of violence, ritualistic murder in opening, and mature themes involving religious extremism and terrorism. Not suitable for young readers.