"A glittering tale of academic jealousy and ancient artifacts, The Book of Gems is a pulse-pounding adventure." --Katherine Addison, author of The Goblin Emperor Some truths are shatterproof...
It's been centuries since the Jeweled Valley and its magical gems were destroyed. In the republics that rose from its ashes, scientists craft synthetic jewels to heat homes, power gadgetry, and wage war. ...
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