Ex-CIA agent and former mercenary Hawker goes into full battle mode when an old friend who asked for his help is murdered after being ruthlessly tortured. When the dead scientist's fingerprints are found on a letter carrying a deadly virus that was opened by a UN diplomat, Hawker finds himself again teaming up with NRI operative Danielle Laidlaw to expose the deadly secrets related to an ancient scroll uncovered during the 1979 Iran crisis. What they find is beyond comprehension -- the future of the entire world is at stake.

Brown develops this stunning narrative at breakneck speed with complex and compelling characters -- villains and heroes -- which keeps readers turning the pages as fast as the action unfolds. THE EDEN PROPHECY is his best novel, a perfect combination of thrilling intrigue, fast action- adventure and historical science.