A 300-year family curse sparks a trail of bizarre murders across generations. Can a fierce, morally sketchy lawyer and a mystical Himalayan child find a tantric sculpture to break it—before it kills them?

SYNOPSIS:

Maria Zanterra, a razor-sharp lawyer with a penchant for bending rules, is no stranger to high-stakes battles, but nothing prepares her for the 1,000-year-old curse on her family tree that’s marked her for death. Descended from a vengeful Nepali sorcerer, Milarepa, whose betrayal over an inheritance sparked a chilling legacy, Maria’s bloodline is plagued by a predictable horror: every generation, a cousin kills another. Now, with her name on the shortlist of potential victims, the crosshairs are on her, and the clock is ticking. Maria’s flaws—her brash impulsiveness and haunted past—make her a magnetic, relatable force, her cunning arc transforming her from a corporate shark to a terton, a destined finder of sacred relics, driven to break the curse that’s clawing at her soul.

Enter George Elharo, a scar-faced assassin and Maria’s distant cousin, whose icy rage and cartel connections make him a terrifying villain. Obsessed with seizing his late father’s $100 million estate, Elharo’s chilling precision—evident in his fentanyl-laced murder of his father—turns him into a predator who stalks Maria, demanding she betray his half-brother, Luke, or die. His compelling menace lies in his fractured humanity; a betrayed son turned monster, he’s as calculating as he is unhinged, making every encounter a white-knuckle showdown.

Meanwhile, Maria’s desperate quest leads her to Jetsun, an 8-year-old Himalayan orphan with Dalai Lama-like wisdom. This flute-playing boy, whose ancient eyes and tantric visions guide her, is the key to finding the Sphere—a glowing, volleyball-sized sculpture forged by Milarepa’s dark magic, hidden for centuries to end the curse. Jetsun’s tender bond with Maria tugs at the heart, his courage amplifying her resolve.

Zenga Zeiger, a fierce Sherpa-American doctor and Jetsun’s tiger-mama guardian, brings unrelenting strength to the fight. Her kung fu prowess and primal love for Jetsun make her a powerhouse, her own arc shattering a loveless marriage to join Maria’s crusade. Together, they navigate Himalayan blizzards, tantric visions of sorcery and carnage, and Elharo’s deadly ambushes, racing to unearth the Sphere before it claims Maria. This thriller pulses with mystical vibes—flute-woven dreams, glowing maps, and a karmic past—yet grounds itself in raw emotion: Maria’s redemption, Zenga’s ferocity, and Jetsun’s hope. Search for the Sphere is a heart-tugging, adrenaline-soaked ride, driven by two unforgettable women whose strength and flaws redefine heroism, demanding you turn the page to witness their triumph over a millennium of evil.