When Tai Beaulieu impulsively hands in her notice by text message one dreary January morning and takes off in search of adventure, the last place she expects to end up is Africa. But she soon lands in Egypt, home to ancient tombs and spectacular temples. Plus friendly locals, a rather nice English businessman, and an American tourist who doesn't know when to butt out. Along with roommate Tegan and archaeologist Miles, Tai sets out to explore everything the city of Luxor has to offer. But before she's even managed to get a suntan, disaster strikes, and she finds herself keeping a terrible secret. And she's not the only one?