Creed is a part-time archeologist, part-time host of a tv show called Chasing History’s Monsters, and full-time adventurer.

While on a dig searching for a man’s ancestor out near Sacramento, Annja realizes too late that the man is not who he claims to be. Unknowingly endangering those around her, Annja goes begins to research the belt plaque she found at the dig site.

Meanwhile, a powerful and ruthless man in China seeks clues that will lead him to a mythical, long-buried city. Garin, who has plans of his own, makes a deal to partner up with him. And Roux comes along with Annja to find something he’s been searching for. Everyone has their own agenda, all leading up to a suspenseful climax at the end.

Forbidden City is the 5th book in the Rogue Angel series. But each is still a stand-alone. So don’t’ worry about reading them out of order. Each one is an action-packed adventure, filled with mystery and intrigue. And the amount of research that the author must do to talk about the history in each book is astounding. ( )