The Secret Cave of Hydas

A midnight brawl at the Lahore Museum masks a precision heist: fragments of an ancient, inscribed slab vanish—clues to the fabled Cave of Hydas. Government geologist Dr. Mullen, his headstrong son Mark, and agile assistant Tom Ellison are swept into a perilous chase across the Salt Range, where the trail leads to hidden passages, rope-ladder shafts, and a temple carved in the dark. When Mark is abducted, famed tracker Harry “Koj” Burton races a ruthless brotherhood sworn to guard their secret with blood—just as a once-in-fifty-years ritual is set to unlock untold treasure. From booby-trapped corridors and a mysterious fakir to a colossal Atlas statue crammed with plunder, this classic imperial adventure hurtles from cunning theft to cavern showdown with relentless pace and crackling suspense. Miguel Khoury’s dynamic narration propels every cliffhanger, bringing bustling bazaars, echoing caverns, and high-stakes confrontations vividly to life. Perfect for fans of H. Rider Haggard–style treasure hunts, old-school pulp thrills, and twisty, trap-sprung exploits in exotic locales.