The 12th century ends. Crusader troops are trying to regain lost lands in Palestine and Syria. But the warriors of the Lord have a very strong and intelligent enemy - the Sultan of Egypt Salah ad-Din. And neither side can prevail. However, there is also the powerful Elder of the Mountain, the sheikh of the order of assassins, invisible killers, al-Jabal, and the outcome of the war depends on whose side he takes. But, as often happens, any, even very carefully planned, intrigue can be ruined by an unforeseen incident!..

A new action-packed novel from a true master of the adventure genre!