The largest knownmeteorite has been discovered, entombed in the earth for millions ofyears on a frigid, desolate island off the southern tip of Chile. Atfour thousand tons, this treasure seems impossible to move. New Yorkbillionaire Palmer Lloyd is determined to have this incredible find forhis new museum. Stocking a cargo ship with the finest scientists andengineers, he builds a flawless expedition. But from the first approachto the meteorite, people begin to die. A frightening truth is about tounfold: The men and women of the Rolvaag are not taking this ancient,enigmatic object anywhere. It is taking them.