Thirteen-year-old orphaned twins, Andrew and Kristine Taylor, discover an ancient crystal locket in the Virginian Cold Hollow Mountains that when opened whisks them away deep into the past. They experience this exciting romp through time with their dog Chaz and a know-it-all guide called Copycat-whom they meet along the way. When they first arrive, Andrew has transformed into an Egyptian messenger from the Gods and Kristine, an Egyptian Goddess-just a few of the many changes they encounter. They will learn disturbing secrets, surprising information about their parents, a daunting task they're not yet prepared for, and the realization that they can't trust anyone...