Can love and faith survive a high-stakes game of blood and souls? A missionary must rely on a Hindu mystic, four courageous women, and bold new beliefs to help him survive on the fourth-century Silk Road. John of Antioch has one clear purpose: convert souls. When his journey begins with only a cynical camel driver and a faithful dog for company, he remains steadfast...

At least for a little while.

Soon, his life spirals into self-doubt and danger when he discovers a religious zealot wants him dead. Will John find new life and new love, or will he end up in his grave?