Once there was nothing and out of this evolved the universe. In the miasma of creation were five comets each with a golden core. As the Earth evolved and cooled down human beings began to walk the Earth. Then some four thousand years ago there was a poor tribe in Peru named the Macapa's. This was when the Creator decreed the first of these five comets should be despatched to bring golden riches to the tribe. There were two provisos. Six golden haired maidens must be laid out on slabs as sacrifices to the gold star atop the Cumaria Plateau to drop its wealth upon them bringing prosperity to the tribe. They were also required to build a temple in which must be placed six golden columns as a tribute to the maidens who had sacrificed themselves for the benefit of all their fellow tribesmen and women. A geography professor at the University of Birmingham in England hears about this unique celestial event while giving a seminar in Lima Peru. It intrigues him greatly so he decides to form a small expedition to find evidence of the sacrifices made and of course locate the mystery temple. A remarkable story unfolds of this search which has far reaching consequences.