A cryptic message, dormant and hidden for centuries, linked to ubiquitous spirals, may answer the question humankind has pondered since venturing out of the caves: “Are we alone?” That symbol lies at the heart of Richard Berkson’s and the Minkin Foundation’s quest to uncover the origins of humankind and perhaps its fate. After an exhaustive search that takes them to ancient archaeological sites, they may be on the cusp of finding the answer.
But before they can uncover the truth, they must face The Root, a white nationalist group that believes the message holds the key to unimaginable power and to the government’s downfall. Ruthless and cunning, The Root will use deception, conspiracy, fire, and murder—whatever it takes—to seize their prize.
The stakes have never been higher for Berkson. Now joined by a team of experts in language, history, and AI, he races to unravel the spiral’s mystery. As the clock ticks down and the fate of civilization teeters on the edge, the answer to humanity’s oldest question draws near—yet the world remains unprepared for what awaits.
