Temple of Cyrus: A Raider Novel (Prologue)

The prologue for this second novel of THE RAIDER SERIES is set during the rise of ISIS. In the remote desert near the Syrian-Iraqi border in 2014, a covert mission unfolded as three helicopters transported a team, including FBI Special Agent Virgil Guzman, to capture a high-value target. The operation is set in motion due to the elusive target's connection to a plot against the Benghazi Embassy. With diplomatic efforts exhausted, the team embarks on a dangerous mission deep within enemy territory. After a encountering the CIA Paramilitary Officer Jason Stray, the team faces ambush by foreign operatives, leading to a dramatic escape. As they depart the desert, questions arise about the ambushers and a mysterious box discovered during the operation, hinting at a gripping tale of espionage and intrigue.