The Devil's Ransom

By

Antony Kolenc

HARWOOD MYSTERIES SERIES

A group of teens in medieval England voyage by sea to a Muslim-ruled city where they must confront evil forces to rescue a merchant held for ransom.

In this captivating climax to the award-winning Harwood Mysteries series, Xan must unravel his most perilous mystery yet. Xan, Christina, and Lucy undertake a dangerous voyage across treacherous seas so that Xan can confront Moorish pirates who are holding Uncle William for ransom. When the friends encounter a sinister evil force, their faith and friendship is put to the ultimate test. Set at the dawn of the Third Crusade, their adventure is brimming with peril and intrigue. Will a malevolent figure from their past thwart their mission? Are demonic forces at work outside the city walls? Will Xan and his friends fall prey to the dark forces that threaten to consume them?

ISBN

9780829457209

BOOK 6

7-12+

GRADE LEVEL:

"Tony has done a masterful job of finding balance between telling a new tale and staying true to historical fact and places in this conclusion to the series."

—Steven R. McEvoy, Book Reviews & More

FUN FACT

Tony visited the ruins of a Knights Templar church in Ireland while writing this book.