March of the Mystics - Paperback

Gala Goda lives a lonely life hunting treasure. He never discovers anything meaningful but hopes to change that with his latest heist. After years of adventuring with his friend, Isra, he has developed feelings for her. She talks of the Diamond of Farrokh and how she admires it. Gala crafts a plan to steal the diamond and confess his feelings for her at the Third Island Festival. When a group of magical Mystics drops out of the sky, Gala's plans derail. With a little charming and conning, he convinces them to help out. Together, they travel through the Forest of Light, to the Hidden Castle. Warding off a treacherous Sauros and battling the elements, they must learn to become a team. They soon discover a plot by the malevolent Lord Fascio to annihilate the kingdom. With the hour of darkness quickly approaching, our heroes must unite to save the day. For Gala, staying to do the right thing may jeopardize his plans. But if the castle burns then the first domino will fall and evil will conquer the land.