Professional thieves, from the small time crook, to those capable of embezzling millions of dollars, steal for profit. Each pirated item has varying repercussions, but when a mysterious late night museum intruder steals a newly discovered, historically significant artifact from The National Museum of Mexico, profit is furthermost from the thief's mind. The rippling effect carries to one of the most powerful families in America, engulfing it into international intrigue and assassination.The attractive, strong-willed granddaughter of the Puckett family patriarch, the secretive kingmaker, Garlon Puckett, along with a young decorated ex U. S. Naval Officer, become embroiled in a quagmire of mystery and suspense, all of which begins with discovering the true age of an antiquated piece of cloth.