Secret of the Ruby

The Gemstone Trilogy: Journey of the Pearl--Book OneQuest of the Sapphire--Book TwoSecret of the Ruby--Book ThreeCenturion Adan Longinus strikes out for adventure once again in this third and final book of the Gemstone Trilogy. The family of his adopted brother Nikolaus met with traumatic and unexpected deaths as revealed in Journey of the Pearl. A mysterious device known today as the Antikythera Mechanism weaves itself into the story as the Prophecy Box which fuels many intrigues and subplots. Adan and Nikolaus along with Calais who figured prominently in Quest of the Sapphire leap from one dangerous situation to another as they gather clues to solve the mysteries of Nikolauss and Calaiss past. When the Prophesy Box is finally found Adan struggles to control his temptation to use the abilities of the alluring device as he tries to protect Nikolaus from the same temptation. Historical reality fuels the quest for power and dominion by those who have the means to pursue Adans group making their path to discovery dangerous and uncertain....See More