A forgotten family legacy. Six crystal keys. One chance to unlock the secrets beneath the Sphinx. Anne Le Clair thought she'd escaped her family's mysterious past forever. But when her eccentric aunt is murdered and Anne inherits an antique necklace, her carefully constructed world begins to unravel. Haunted by visions and cryptic warnings, Anne discovers the necklace contains one of six powerful crystals hidden around the world. Following its trail to Egypt, Anne uncovers forbidden passages beneath the Great Sphinx, evidence of a forgotten civilization, and an ancient secret powerful enough to reshape humanity's understanding of history. Standing beside her is Michael, guardian of another crystal and the only person who understands what they're facing. But the deeper Anne falls for him, the more she suspects he may have murdered the woman who brought them together. As a ruthless secret society races to assemble the remaining keys, Anne must decide whether to trust the one man who could help save the world-or betray her before they reach the truth. Under the Stone Paw is the gripping first novel in the Power Places series, blending archaeological suspense, ancient mysteries, sacred sites, and international intrigue. Perfect for readers of Dan Brown, James Rollins, Steve Berry, and Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child. Buy Under the Stone Paw and unearth the power beneath the Sphinx today. Katherine Kurtz, author of The Adept series, says: "One of the best esoteric novels of the past decade. Evil Illuminati, ancient artifacts, and conspiracies abound. Surpasses The Da Vinci Code."