The Fourth Ruby

 

The Fourth Ruby by James R. Hannibal

Series: Section Thirteen; Book 2 of 3

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Age: 8+

Genre: Sci-Fi/Historical Fantasy

Rating: 10/10 Classic, engaging, breathtaking!

Content: 2/10 Violence (fire, battles)

Romance: 2/10 Some blushing, close spaces, one kiss on the cheek but no description at all. 

Characters: Gwen Kincaid, Jack Buckles, Ignatius Gall, Edward Tanner

Summary: 

It's been a year since Jack Buckles started his training at the Ministry of Trackers with his mentor, Professor Edward Tanner. It's been a year since John Buckles the Twelfth fell into a coma, and nothing has been the same for Jack since His abilities are on the fritz, and there's a pounding voice in his head calling for "the flame." When it seems like things just can't get any worse, Jack and Gwen are framed for the theft of a historic crown jewel-the Black Prince's Ruby, one of three cursed rubies said to bring knowledge, loyalty,and the command of legions to whomever wields them all Now they must retrieve the remaining rubies before the true thief does, or risk unleashing a reign of terror unlike anything history's ever seen In this anticipated follow-up to The Lost Property Office, James R. Hannibal delivers another exciting adventure with magical new twists and turns. 

Final Thoughts: I would definitely recommend this book to all ages! The 8+ rating is simply for readability. Great writing and plot twists!!