A resolute young woman runs away from her overprotective, gilded home in Michigan. She encounters devious forces in New York City and falls into confusion, compromising her dreams. Suddenly, a chance for true love arrives in the most unexpected way. Just as her world feels perfect, she is kidnapped by a radical sect of extremists who aim to force her into a ritualistic imprisonment.

Her new love, a dashing young private investigator, refuses to stop searching until he finds her. His quest leads him to a small  historic town along the Erie Canal. With the help of his cynical boss and a local gunslinger Mormon police detective, the desperate hunt for his missing girlfriend continues. The police detective's assistance, however, comes with a price; the boss is entrusted to help the detective unearth a sacred golden artifact. 

A contingent of fundamentalist zealots learn of the revered relic. With the firepower of an infantry platoon, they aim to capture the hallowed gold for their fanatic leaders. The saints of heaven and the spawns of hell clash within a granite-fortified temple of God. This epic battle is just a small precursor to the final showdown between the righteous saints and Satan's infernal army.

Excerpt

When he awoke, his left cheek was pressed against soft green moss. His eyes opened slowly, and the woodlands floor came into view. First he saw strands of green grass and colorful leaves. Then, resting against a small rock was a knife, propped up like it was purposely positioned in a trade show display. He recognized the knife—it was his—and he suddenly remembered everything. The icon of his Japanese-style tanto filled his head with a flood of images. His rejuvenated memory was catalyzed by the sight of the glorious ten-inch blade. Droplets of morning dew created tiny prisms that reflected a purple sparkle upon the steel. He reached out with his right hand and grabbed the handle; its form in his palm brought a rush of emotions that caused his body to tremble.