Fast paced murder mystery filled with forensic intrigue, set in Mexico's Yucatan penninsula and Maya ruins. Cocaine addicted Florida judge kills his wife for her money, sends his lover to Chichen Itza to create an alibi. Mexican autopsy and investigation at the urging of a Florida County Sheriff's Deputy unravels the truth.
To maintain secrecy, but each for its own porposes, Iraq and U.S. enter into joint GermWarfare research at a new Eco-Park in Florida. When deaths occur, the Medical Examiner, using autopsy technique and Forensic Science, solves the case but with the F.B.I., maintains the U.S. secrecy. A strong Jesuit background through Al-Hikma University (closed by Iraq government) provides the moral twist.