Global terrorism. The declining population. An uncertain future. Does the Sphinx hold the answers? The leaders of the world have failed. War is spreading and no amount of negotiation will prevent what's coming. Instead, the United States President turns his eye toward the find of the century. Belkis Finch is hand chosen for the job of retrieving a long lost cache of documents. With his family in tow, they'll uncover the mystery of the Sphinx in hopes it will lead to a brighter future. But a discovery of this magnitude doesn't go unnoticed. The head of a prominent terrorist organization lurks in the shadows, waiting for the perfect opportunity. The fun family adventure instantly takes a dangerous turn when he makes his move and all hell breaks loose. Will hope for the future fall into the wrong hands?

Find out in this short story prequel to the Genesis Rising series.