The first book goes by the same name as the series, Babylon Rising. It chronicles the adventures of Michael Murphy and how he tries to find the three pieces of The Brazen Serpent at the call of Methuselah.
The initial volume bears the same title as the series, Babylon Rising. It recounts the journeys of Michael Murphy and his efforts to locate the three components of The Brazen Serpent at Methuselah's summons.