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A novel of 159 pages, the story of
Amber Jewel, her life events and choices, evokes a story of tragedies
and triumphs. "The Prologue" begins with the story of an old lady,
Amber, who is writing her memoir at her Texas home retreat. This is one
story of such memories, incorporated from the author's own extensive
life history.
Amber's on-and-off relationship with Reynaldo, an FBI agent, the spirit
of her great-great-grand mere who is always there to guide her, and her
recovery from a previous tragedy, begin the book. Amber works for the
State Department and works closely with the FBI. When she is
transferred to San Antonio, she finds herself connected to the Alamo
and the spirits of Bowie, Crockett, Teddy Roosevelt, and others.
Working to train both Arab and Israeli pilots, she helps them to cope
with cultural changes. But her major focus is searching for a man who
is killing young women and wants to kill her as well. Yet why is she
continually sensing a dark shadow around her, a shadow unlike the
spirits who are there to help her, and why is the shadow concerned that
she is figuring things out?
This is the second book in the series of The Jewel Chronicles
and it works as a ongoing story, yet also can be read as a stand-alone
book. It combines mystery, the spirit world, the military and politics,
love and loss, betrayal, friendship, and evil. While there are a few
superfluous story lines, mostly the author is able to connect these
plots in a way that makes them plausible. While it as a fairly easy
read, it is interesting enough to keep the reader engaged and wanting
more. And the ending of the book does this as well—it makes one long
for the next book.
RECOMMENDED by the US Review