A priceless artifact was stolen. A respected scholar died under suspicious circumstances. A trail that winds through museums, smugglers, and murder. When Paul Baskin and Lana Franklin of SEI Investigations are called to help recover looted antiquities tied to SUNY's museum, they expect a tangle of art-world egos and shady collectors. What they uncover instead is a conspiracy that reaches far beyond stolen statues and ancient relics. A trusted contact turns up dead, the medical examiner's report raises more questions than it answers, and whispers of poison suggest a carefully orchestrated cover-up. Each lead pulls Paul and Lana deeper into a web of deceit. A forged identity here, a fake CEO there, an email address designed to bait the unwary - someone has built a façade strong enough to fool even seasoned investigators. But behind the curtain lies greed, betrayal, and a killer determined to silence anyone who gets too close. As bodies drop and alliances shift, the partners must balance logic with instinct, patience with speed. Every artifact holds a story, but in this case, the story is written in blood. From SUNY's quiet halls to the black-market underbelly, Paul and Lana follow the trail with relentless focus, knowing that one mistake could cost them their lives. Stolen Antiquities is a suspense thriller novel that delivers a gripping mystery steeped in history, politics, and human weakness. With sharp dialogue, unexpected turns, and a mystery that never lets up, this fifth installment of The Saratoga Chronicles proves that sometimes the most valuable treasures are the secrets people will kill to keep. Fans of art heists, mystery thrillers, intricate puzzles, and private investigators who refuse to quit will devour this page-turner and be left questioning how far the powerful will go to protect their spoils.