Tajemství škorpiona – Preston Douglas (2021)

The legend of the golden treasure comes to life again... What was the man, who had problems with the law, searching for in an abandoned mining town somewhere in New Mexico? And how is the discovery of a mummified body in the basement of an empty building related to this? These questions are to be answered by rookie FBI agent Corrie Swanson. However, what starts as a boring case "as punishment" soon turns into a dangerous professional and personal challenge for the young woman, as she must prove not only to her training officer what she is capable of. Corrie enlists the help of excellent archaeologist Nora Kelly, whom she recently met during her first major operation. Together, they uncover very disturbing information: the deceased died in great pain over seventy years ago, in an embryonic position, with a terrified expression on his face, and large pieces of skin were peeling off his body. Additionally, they discover a valuable 16th-century Spanish cross beneath the body. When they manage to identify the body and even determine the incredible cause of death, it triggers a cascade of events intertwining ancient horrifying secrets with new threats. The two women gradually uncover clues leading to the legendary Apache treasure – all while facing a military conspiracy, an extensive criminal network, and the ordinary human desire for gold and wealth...