Years after her haunting childhood encounter with the Mummy, archaeologist Bella Strong has devoted her career to uncovering the truth buried beneath Egypt’s sands. But as weeks of excavation yield nothing but dust and broken pottery, frustration takes hold. With her tenure in jeopardy and whispers of doubt creeping through her team, Bella begins to fear that she has led them all to a dead end. Worse, the silent disappointment in her grandfather’s eyes cuts deeper than any academic failure. As the weight of expectation threatens to break her, Bella questions everything—her instincts, her credibility, even the memories that brought her here.