But Fischer's impulsive theft has unforeseen consequences. It puts into play an age-old conflict between good and evil -- with Fischer caught between the two. Should Fischer believe Thistle -- a strange, feisty young girl from another time who suddenly appears before him, urging him to return the Stones? Can he escape the temptations of the evil but beguiling Belial, who seeks the Stones so he can control the world? Or should he keep them, with all their power, for himself?

Suddenly a fourteen-year-old boy finds himself on a journey that tests the very core of his character, for it is only when Fischer explores his own inner conflicts and spiritual nature that he finds the answers that can prevent catastrophe. This compelling adventure is a race against time that will pull readers in from the very first page. Fischer's moral dilemma is sure to resonate with today's teenagers, who face increasingly complex and difficult decisions in their own lives.