In 1274, the peace that finally reigns in the Middle East is threatened by a cabal of ruthless Western merchants and England's King Edward. As a catastophic conflict looms, Will Campbell finds himself in a race against time from the heart of Cairo across the Arabian desert to the forbidden city of Mecca. In this world of reckless greed and violence, he may become the people's last hope for peace.

Sequel to: Brethern. Sequel: The fall of the Templars.