The Sage Stone Prophecy (Arkana Archaeology Adventure Series Book 7)
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Field Agent – Operatives of the Arkana deployed around the globe who handle artifact retrievals. Individuals tasked with assisting in the retrieval of Bones Of The Mother. In order of appearance: Fred (Turkey-MM), Rabten and Rinchen (Tibet-JL, China-SH).
Griffin – Chief Scrivener. He is responsible for cataloguing all artifacts collected in troves around the world. British and in his early twenties, he has an eidetic memory.
Hannah Curtis – Teenage bride of Daniel Metcalf who is subsequently re-assigned to marry his father Abraham. Runaway who has found shelter with Faye.
Joshua Metcalf – Daniel’s biological brother and competitor for Abraham’s favor. Appointed by the Diviner as head of the Order Of Argus.
Leroy Hunt – Mercenary currently on the payroll of the Nephilim. His job is to protect Daniel as they attempt to retrieve the Bones Of The Mother. He has no conscience and a taste for violence.
Maddie – Short-tempered, chain-smoking Operations Director of the Arkana. She manages day-to-day global affairs.
Matristic Civilizations – Arkana term for ancient goddess-worshipping societies which thrived without military fortifications, rigid social hierarchies, male dominance, or career warfare.
Memory Guardian – Faye’s title as head of the Arkana.
Mother Rachel – Principal wife of the Diviner. Highest ranking Consecrated Bride of the Blessed Nephilim.
Operations Director – Maddie’s title as manager of global operations for the Arkana.
Operatives – Members of Blessed Nephilim satellite communities assigned to help Daniel in the field. In order of appearance: Nikos (Crete-GK), Ilhami (Turkey-MM), Sergio (Spain-DW), Mohammed (Egypt and Sudan, DD), Yu (China-SH).
Order Of Argus – Secret intelligence organization within the Nephilim. Abraham’s eyes and ears among the congregation.
Overlord Cultures – Arkana term for male-dominated warrior cultures fixated on territorial expansion through conquest and exploitation of indigenous inhabitants.
Paladin - Arkana honorary title meaning “the Pythia’s defender.” Rank conferred on Erik in recognition of distinguished service (DD). This title carries with it voting privileges within the Circle.
Pythia – Title currently held by Cassie. The official seer of the Arkana. Her rank was elevated to Right Honorable Pythia in recognition of distinguished service (DD). This title carries with it voting privileges within the Circle.
Rhonda – Antique store owner and Sybil’s former business partner. Surrogate big sister to Cassie.
Sage Stone – Mythical Minoan relic which is reputed to possess great power. Nephilim prophecy reveals that this relic must be acquired by Abraham if his secret plan to orchestrate a global apocalypse is to succeed.
Scion – Nephilim title given to the Diviner’s successor and heir-apparent. Daniel currently holds the position.
Scouts – Operatives of the Arkana deployed around the world to ferret out undiscovered matristic civilizations and potential new trove sites. In order of appearance: Bobbye Johnson (Botswana-DD), Oluoma Okoli (Nigeria-DD).
Security Coordinator – Title originally held by Erik. He reports to the Operations Director.
Sentinel – Watchers posted by the ancient Minoans to guard the location of each artifact until the arrival of the Arkana team. In order of appearance: Iker Mendiluze (Spain-DW), Elle (China-SH).
Sybil Forsythe – Cassie’s sister. Late Pythia of the Arkana.
Trove – Arkana collection point for artifacts related to a specific geographic region or culture.
Trove-keeper – Person appointed to manage the collection of artifacts at a particular location or trove. In order of appearance: Xenia Katsouros (Minoan-GK), Aydin Ozgur (Anatolian-MM), Stefan Kasprzyk (Kurgan-MM), Thea Xara (Maltese-DW), Ortzi Exteberri (Basque-DW), Ochanda Exteberri (Basque-DW), Grace Littlefield (Haudenosaunee-DW), Michel Khatabi (Berber-DD), Sophie Khatabi (assistant, Berber-DD), Dee Pandala (Malabar-JL), Zhang Jun (Hongshan-SH).
Tyro – Title which refers to an apprentice agent of the Arkana. In order of appearance: John (Sudan-DD), Zachary (Vault-JL), Zhang Rou (China-SH).
Vault – Another name for the Central Catalog.
Vlad – Broker for shady arms deals. Aboud’s ally in finding a buyer for weaponized pneumonic plague.
Zachary – Faye’s teenage descendent—often referred to as her “great-great-something-or-other grandson.” He has joined the Arkana as a tyro.
AUTHOR BIO
"There's a 52% chance that the next Dan Brown will be a woman ... or should we just make that 100% now?" --Kindle Nation Daily
Nancy Wikarski is a fugitive from academia. After earning her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, she became a computer consultant and then turned to mystery and historical fiction writing.
She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, the Society Of Midland Authors, and has served as vice president of Sisters In Crime - Twin Cities and on the programming board of the Chicago chapter. Her short stories have appeared in Futures Magazine and DIME Anthology, while her book reviews have been featured in Murder: Past Tense and Deadly Pleasures.
Her novels include the Gilded Age Mysteries set in 1890s Chicago. The series has received People's Choice Award nominations for best first novel and best historical. The seven-volume Arkana Archaeology Mystery Series is a #1 Amazon Bestseller.
BOOKS BY N. S. WIKARSKI
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The Fall Of White City (Gilded Age Mysteries #1)
A socialite stalks a murderer against the backdrop of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
Shrouded In Thought (Gilded Age Mysteries #2)
A drowned factory girl provokes a labor riot during the Pullman Strike of 1894.
The Granite Key (Arkana Mysteries #1)
The murder of a shopkeeper over a stone artifact known as the granite key sparks a 3,000 year old treasure hunt.
The Mountain Mother Cipher (Arkana Mysteries #2)
When clues to the Bones Of The Mother lead from Greece to Turkey, the Arkana team struggles to stay one step ahead of its rivals.
The Dragon’s Wing Enigma (Arkana Mysteries #3)
A puzzle in the sky leads the treasure seekers to some unexpected places and unforeseen allies.
Riddle Of The Diamond Dove (Arkana Mysteries #4)
An even more cryptic astronomical riddle sends the relic hunters and their foes to Africa. What they discover there will have far-reaching consequences for both sides.
Into The Jaws Of The Lion (Arkana Mysteries #5)
A new clue draws the Arkana team to India where a rift among the trio threatens to destroy the relic hunt altogether.
Secrets Of The Serpent’s Heart (Arkana Mysteries #6)
In China, both teams compete for the final clue which will reveal the location of the Sage Stone. On the home front, disaster befalls the Arkana.
The Sage Stone Prophecy (Arkana Mysteries #7)
In the series finale, the factions square off in a final confrontation with both sides pinning all their hopes on a prophecy that might not mean exactly what it says.
FUTURE PROJECTS
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Gilded Age Series #3 – The detectives from the Gilded Age mystery series cross paths with a previous generation of Arkana agents over a mysterious artifact at the Chicago Natural History Museum in 1895.
The Trove Chronicles – A new series of standalone mysteries featuring Arkana agents past and present.
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