Heart of Stone

Mullins continues the quest (begun in Prodigal Son) for the three powerful Stones of Ekhia in this epic paranormal romance. War continues to rage between two factions of Atlantis’s refugee survivors, the Seers and the Mendukati. Stone Singer Faith Karaluros is one of the last of her kind, and her power is so rare and valuable that everyone wants to use her to further their own ends. After the death of her manipulative husband, Faith comes to the attention of the powerful Montana family—particularly the injured eldest son, Darius, a talented empath who soon falls in love with her. The Montanas have one Stone of Ekhia and want Faith to unlock its secrets, and they can provide her with the thing she needs most: enough money to start a new life. When the Mendukati pursue her, they run up against the strength of Darius’s newfound love and desire to keep Faith safe. A fascinating blend of mythos and plot, the novel builds on the strengths of the first book and also stands strong on its own merits. Agent: Lucienne Diver, Knight Agency. (Oct.)