The Relic is the second book in a series about the conflict between religion, politics, and terrorism in the Middle East. When John Christopher was appointed as the Vatican's envoy to the upcoming peace talks, he thought it would be just another routine negotiation session. He was not prepared for the danger he would be facing from a shadowy organization called Shiva. The many twist and turns in this exciting novel will keep you up well into the night until you reach the bone-jarring conclusion.