Their discovery of what appears to be the torn veil from Herod's Temple catapults American archaeologists Anne McAdams and Mars Enderly into a world of danger, conspiracy, political unrest, and terrorism. Do they have the cunning--and the faith--to survive in a country not their own?

Abdul took a deep breath. He knew he was on thin ice. "Much of what you want to achieve has been done."

"Oh? Please explain."

"I have never seen the Jews as stirred up as they are right now, and the bombing attempt on Hadassah will make it even hotter, even though it failed. They know what almost happened. In this state they could very well do something rash, and that would bring the whole Arab world crashing in on them.

"On the other side, all Muslims are enraged because of what they think are Jewish plots to desecrate holy sites, especially the Dome of the Rock. And the Arab countries are showing surprising solidarity. It looks like Syria could be ready to act. If there is a war, it is possible we could annihilate the Jews and take all of Palestine. We are, it seems to me, poised on the brink of achieving your plans."

"Perhaps," Avraham said, deep in thought. "But maybe we need a little something extra--something to push things over the edge."

"What do you have in mind?" Abdul asked cautiously.

"A kidnapping."

"Who?"

"The woman on the archaeological dig."

"Anne McAdams?" Abdul asked.

"You know her name, I see. With all the exposure she's had on television lately, the public will remember her, too. The perfect victim."

Avraham looked intently at Abdul.

"Yes, I believe she is," Abdul said finally.

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