A Hydrologist about to publish his research on ancient water tunnels in Saudi Arabia, suddenly disappears. A Geophysical Engineer finds an ancient wood artifact in a gift shop in London, which leads him to India in search of clues to mankind's history. A Photojournalist, trying to escape his past, ends up in a prison in Teheran for photographing the wrong subject. A young Muslim merchant joins a secret team planning to change the course of Middle East politics. A former presidential advisor searches for a new life amidst chaos. In a chase across continents, this clandestine team attempts to unlock the secrets of the fabled 'Panther Catacombs'. In the process, they must face their tragic pasts to secure their future.