Machiel: Stone of the Damned

by Barb Jones

Machiel, a newborn vampire, realizes that learning under his mentor, Kabos, is not satisfying him anymore. Torn between missing his mortal life, the woman he loved and his newfound purpose in life – the Blood Prophecy. He soon grows weary of his role in finding the Queen. One day that he decides to tempt fate by running away from the prophecy. As he roams freely, he soon discovers that no matter what he chooses, servants of the prophecy will always find him and use him. As he begins to understand his true purpose, he also learns that Kabos holds many more secrets than what he has already shared. Will this be enough to keep Machiel bound to the Blood Prophecy and to Kabos, or will the powers that be destroy him? His destiny lies in the choices he is bound to make, especially when he is in possession of the Stone of the Damned.

145 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 12, 2021

About the author

Barb Jones is a best-selling, award-winning supernatural/horror author living in Florida. While she is an accomplished IT Professional by day, she fulfills her passion for writing supernatural thrillers by night. Born and raised in Hawaii, Barb has deep connections to legends, the supernatural, and everything that goes bump at night. Her Hawaiian heritage plays a significant factor in a lot of her writing. Her family roots return to Ancient Hawaii, involving a royal lineage and being descended from a long line of kahunas. Follow her today and see what surprises are in store for her readers.

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Reviews

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

Machiel's refusal to accept his part in the prophecy sees him leave Kabos in an attempt to find a different path but in the end he must accept his part. He and Kabos have much to learn before the prophecy is fulfilled.