Patricia is a young American doctor who comes to Russia during the raging years of the country's attempt to create a democratic nation after the specter of Soviet totalitarianism. As an emerging democracy makes everything seem possible, Pat meets a brave security officer named Victor, and they fall in love. However, their romance begins to crumble as the KGB regains power and forges an unholy alliance with a priest and his shadowy cabal, which is but a fraction of an international conspiracy that professes, and practices, centuries-old black magic known as "the Caligula curse."
The noose of corruption and anti-American sentiments tightens around Pat and Victor. The couple tries to save their love as dark forces seize Russia. Danger arises in America. Powerful conspiracies, an ancient curse, and modern fallacies work against democracy and personal freedom. Pat, her love and friends are in mortal danger.

Andrei Kozyrev was the former Foreign Minister of Russia from 1990 to 1996 and an active participant in the historic decision in December 1991 to dissolve the once mighty Soviet Union. He has been a pro-democracy voice for decades, both in Russia and around the world. Among contributions to The Washington Post, The New York Times, CNN, and other publications, Kozyrev has lectured on international affairs and served on the boards of several Russian and international companies. He is the author of The Firebird, a captivating first-hand account of history-changing events by a Kremlin insider.