Archaeoengineer Josh Stone is challenged by the CIA to interpret ancient Maya hieroglyphics that reveal clues to the location of a book hidden away by 8th century Maya scientists. The book contains the secret of a horrible weapon of mass destruction. Josh is competing with extreme terrorists, Using digital technology and his cognitive abilities he uncovers clues for locating the ancient artifact, Dr. Stone journeys from London and Madrid and to the rain forests of Mexico and to Vienna where the surprise ending stuns the reader.