Above Naples, Vesuvius is heating up once again . . .

Archaeologist Carmen Nero and reformed conman Cesco Rossi arrive in the Roman seaside town of Herculaneum, near Naples in southern Italy, determined to track down the legendary lost texts of Ancient Rome, believed to be hidden deep beneath the Villa of the Papyri.

But when a brutal murder shatters the calm of the archaeological excavations, they realise they’re not the only ones hunting the manuscripts. Powerful enemies will do anything to keep certain discoveries buried—secrets that could shake the Vatican, expose hidden Catholic Church history, and ignite a dangerous religious conspiracy.

With neo-Nazis closing in on Rossi, a traitor lurking within their team, and Vesuvius itself rumbling back to life above the Bay of Naples, Nero and Rossi are thrust into a desperate race against time—to unmask a killer, uncover the truth behind the forbidden ancient manuscripts, and escape a catastrophe that could wipe Herculaneum from the map once again.

Perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Chris Kuzneski, and Scott Mariani.

Will Adams is the bestselling author of the Daniel Knox series and other acclaimed archaeological thrillers. His action-packed novels—set in Italy, Egypt, and the Mediterranean—feature ancient relics, mafia secrets, lost Roman treasures, and gripping historical mysteries. His books have been published in over twenty languages.