The first in a series of adventure novels, The Red List is the fictional story of an American archaeologist thrust into war-torn Iraq to retrieve the most coveted artifact of early civilization before it disappears within the black market forever. At the same time, the Pentagon calls in its top security specialist, Jack Martin, to investigate a rash of suspicious military suicides on the front lines of Iraqi Freedom. Together they embark on a journey that leads them through majestic deserts filled with suspense, intrigue, and the perils of increased levels of insurgency. In a race against time, nothing is as it seems, and as the characters' lives become intertwined in a struggle for survival, a series of twists and turns unravels a mystery that encompasses world powers across the globe. Spanning the continents, The Red List is an account of the recent cultural crisis in Iraq that has resulted from the rampant looting of the country's museums and historical sites. A window into Iraq's past civilizations and present-day cultures, this work of fiction is a timely expos