The Lost Emerald (A Fay Hunter Archaeological Adventure Series, #1)

Find the stone, or your father dies... Expert gemologist Fay Hunter‘s world is turned upside down when she receives this deadly ultimatum. Armed with nothing more than an ancient map, she enlists the help of her father‘s close friend, the brilliant and handsome archaeologist Zach Forester. Together, they embark on a perilous expedition deep into the Saharan desert, which leads them to the mysterious mines that once belonged to the ancient Cleopatra and the fabled resting place of the coveted beryl emerald stone, rumoured to be more than just a gem. Once inside, it soon becomes a battle of wits and survival as they contend to fight not only with a rival seeking the stone, but also with the haunting Egyptian Goddess who, unbeknownst to them, holds the secret of the lost stone. In the meantime, someone else is engaging in a deadly game of deception - and is desperate to intercept Fay at all costs! Can Fay unravel the enigma behind the stone and save her father before it‘s too late? Join Fay and Zach on this thrilling fast-paced, action-packed adventure that intertwines elements of the paranormal with a pulse-pounding race against time that will have you gripped and on the edge of your seat. For fans of The Mummy, Tomb Raider and Indiana Jones, The Lost Emerald is Book # 1 of the New Fay Hunter Archaeological Adventure Series. This book can also be read as a standalone.