Mark M. Pompian

若き考古学者ダニエルは、70年前の謎の遺跡で発掘された巨大な「環」へと案内される。軍の依頼により、長年解読不可能だった石板に刻まれた古代文字を説き明かした途端、凄まじい轟音と光の渦の中で何千年もの間封印されていた「環」の力が解き放たれた。

It's Christmastime, and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.

A Japanese policeman in Los Angeles uses an ancient magic sword to battle killers and an extortion ring.