A hidden legacy. Six crystal keys. One ancient mystery that could change the fate of humanity… Anne Le Clair has worked hard to escape her family’s strange legacy. A polished and successful New York attorney, she wants nothing to do with gothic secrets or spiritual quests. But when her eccentric aunt is murdered and Anne inherits an antique necklace, her carefully constructed world begins to unravel. Plagued by visions and cryptic warnings, Anne discovers the necklace contains one of six powerful crystals—keys that unlock an ancient secret buried beneath the Sphinx. Drawn into a dangerous international quest, she journeys to Egypt where she meets a charming stranger who may hold the next key… or may have killed to get it. Hunted by a shadowy Illuminati-like group bent on controlling the world, Anne must awaken her forgotten mystical heritage to survive. Can she unlock the truth in time—or will the ancient powers fall into the wrong hands? Under the Stone Paw is the captivating first novel in the Power Places series, a fast-paced blend of supernatural suspense, metaphysical mystery, and archaeological adventure . If you love The Da Vinci Code , Indiana Jones , or The Adept series, you'll be swept away by this visionary thrill ride through ancient secrets and modern-day intrigue. Buy Under the Stone Paw and unearth the power beneath the Sphinx today.