The Stone of Secrets (Stone Trilogy)

By K.L. Nelson

Be transported back in time to Medieval Scotland, when Highland rulers vied against southern kingdoms for freedom, supremacy, and their very survival. The author sheds fascinating light on ancient Pict civilization, with this insightfully entertaining glance into the foibles and successes of the chieftain of Fidach, one of the fabled "Seven Kingdoms of Cruithne." Vuradech's shocking journey takes him to the very end of Pictish civilization and beyond, as he is forced to take desperate measures to ensure the survival of his clan. But what will his posterity become through the ages? And how will they influence the lovely present-day archaeologist Skye McAlister as she uncovers the mystery of this dark chapter in the story of Scotland? Dive into the "world class" debut by historical fiction writer K. L. Nelson, "...as polished as Tom Clancy, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor..." A strange stone dug up in the Scottish Highlands. A lost language. And a secret society wants to keep it that way. Why is this sinister pact willing to murder to keep the stone shrouded in mystery? As Skye gets closer to the truth, each attempt on her life only deepens her resolve to translate the language and learn the secret that is destined to change the world. If she survives that long. Skye and her team unearth a Pictish stone in the Scottish Highlands, and it is attracting the attention of a mysterious and powerful secret society. Suddenly the quirky red-head archaeologist is running for her life. What dark secret is engraved on the stone that would make someone willing to kill her? Skye may be the only scholar on earth who can translate the lost language, but can she concentrate on her work when bullets start flying? And speaking of distractions, a ruggedly attractive agent wants to enlist Skye's help to track down the the secret organization that has eluded the Bureau for decades. He may be easy on the eyes, but does Skye have room in her schedule to tame this monster? The investigation takes the pair on a chase through historical sites of the Medieval world. Each new clue opens a different chapter in European history, through several historical characters that make up our past. Their stories help Skye and Emmett track down the killers, and may even help them save the world. What readers are saying about The Stone of Secrets: "Loved the witty combination of intelligence and suspense. Couldn't put it down..." "A book full of twists and turns, fast action, world travel, a touch of romance, good guys, bad guys, a plot for world domination...what more could you ask for?" "The writing in Stone of Secrets is world class...as polished as that of my favorite thriller authors: Tom Clancy, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor..." "Fast moving adventure that kept my interest. If you like archaeology you will enjoy this fun adventure. Get the book."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1521262721
• ISBN13: 9781521262726
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 497 Pages
• Weight: 1.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.3" x 6.0"