Synopsis: From the back cover: "Nicholas Orton is a scholar with a theory about the Chinese legend of the Monkey King--a mischievous god who is half-monkey, half-man. Now, Nick has a chance to put his theory to the test, when he meets a beautiful, mysterious woman and finds himself transported to a magical world far from his own...a land where his knowledge is very dangerous. For Nick knows of an ancient, lost text that could inspire a land to fight for freedom. Finding it will take an open mind, an open heart, and a faith greater than he's ever known."