An international bestseller in the United States and Canada

Every secret has a price. Some are paid in blood.

When word spreads that a long‑rumored artifact—one said to hold secrets no one’s been able to crack—is hidden inside a quiet suburban Victorian home, the criminal undercurrent of Stoneham, Massachusetts, and nearby Boston comes alive. Small‑time thieves see a payday—and a son sees his chance to set things right before time runs out. But a ruthless crew with mob-like reach sees the opening too.

As desperation closes in and pressure mounts, one truth becomes impossible to ignore: Whoever reaches the artifact first holds the only leverage that matters—and everyone else pays the price.

The consequences cut deepest for those with the most to lose.

Uncover the truth behind the artifact—and what's worth killing for.

Previously published as "Operation Salazar."