In this sequel to THE GOBLET, Roger Gieselle, a renowned Egyptologist, hires professional thief, Ray Harvath to steal a priceless four thousand year old goblet, reputed to have mystical powers. Ten years earlier, Gieselle had authenticated the goblet for the Foster family. Gieselle's plans are complicated when Harvath decides to sell the goblet to the highest bidder, Russian mob boss, Anton Krutov, who has evil plans of his own for the goblet. The night of the burglary, eighteen year old Tim Foster wakes up to the sound of someone in his house. He discovers an exotic woman named Leila holding the goblet. She convinces him they need to flee just before Harvath breaks in. For Tim and Leila, the danger and adventures have just begun, as they are pursued by those who want the powers of the relic they possess.