While digging in the caves of France, archaeologist Julia Kerrigan discovers something beyond explanation -- an ancient skull with a clear-cut hole in the forehead. When she tells her mentor about the find, he becomes nervous but dismisses it as nothing unusual. Not long after, he is murdered, and Julia fears for her life, as well.

On the other side of the world, in the steamy jungles of Southeast Asia, photojournalist Jake Thurby is at loose ends trying to decide what his next project should be. When he's approached by a mysterious Cambodian woman offering him an unusual assignment that involves the ancient jungle ruins in Laos known as the Plain of Jars, Jake accepts with some trepidation. And what link does Julia's discovery have with Jake's? What entails is more shocking than either ever anticipated.

The blurb for this book ends with this comment: "From the ancient Plain of Jars in Laos to the cave paintings of France, combining history and archeology, politics and neurosurgery, THE LOST GODDESS is a modern-day tale of Frankenstein, with a series of truly terrifying murders at its throbbing heart." Wow! I don't think I could describe it any better -- this is a totally enthralling and exotic thriller full of horror and ancient secrets. A must-read for those who love arcane thrillers!