The Dragon's Mark — Alex Archer

Archaeologist Annja Creed and her sword have never been outmatched -- until now. When a surprise party for her mentor Roux includes some uninvited guests, Annja finds herself fighting desperately for her life. The intruders escape but leave a sinister message behind.

A legend has resurfaced about a sword that should be feared. A sword that seeks a master as bloodthirsty as itself. It is wielded by an assassin known as the Dragon who initiates a terrible game of cat and mouse. Eventually, the two swords -- light and dark -- must meet...and only one shall triumph.