ELSINORE CASTLE, DENMARK

Vatican priest Erik Jansen breathes his last on a wooden cross. Nick Dial, head of Interpol's Homicide Division, arrives at the crime scene to investigate the case.

ORVIETO, ITALY
Archaeologist Charles Boyd and his assistant, Maria Pelati, begin excavations on the Orvieto plateau, an area used by the popes during the Middle Ages as a refuge. When the two researchers discover a thin bronze cylinder hiding a parchment inside, they become the most wanted criminals.

PAMPLONA PRISONS, SPAIN
Jonathan Payne and David Jones, former members of an elite American team undertaking illegal secret missions worldwide, end up in prison without any charges being filed against them. A representative of the Central Intelligence Agency offers them a deal to find the wanted Dr. Boyd to avoid a life sentence.

A series of brutal murders depicting the crucifixion of Christ. A dark secret capable of shaking the foundations of the Church. An unimaginable conspiracy. Who is involved in this case? How far can the enemies of truth go? The only one who can provide answers and bring to light the most significant discovery of all time is archaeologist Boyd. He just needs to stay alive and decipher the ancient parchment he holds in his hands...