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The Merlin Stone
Book 4 in the White Hart series from the International Bestselling Author of the Templar Agenda
In Medieval England, the defence of the realm in times of need rested on the shoulders of twelve men – a secret brotherhood of knights, who answered only to the king and queen . . .
They were called The White Hart . . .
As they are now . . .
1915: A precious gemstone is stolen from a Northumberland castle following a German air raid. Though its existence is known only to a select few, local rumour has long connected it with an artefact possessed by the legendary Merlin that disappeared from the royal treasury in 1232. Contemporary chroniclers wrote of the stone as a talisman in battle.
And capable of rendering its holder invisible.
Present When an identical gemstone is listed for auction by the descendants of the chief suspect, none in the White Hart doubt that the Merlin Stone has resurfaced. While the stone’s return is long sought, for Mike Hansen and his grandfather, Bennett, there is an added their ancestor’s role in the theft. No sooner is the stone in sight than the mission is compromised.
For Mike Hansen and Kit Masterson, the stone’s recovery poses a challenge like none other. To uncover the truth, Hansen must delve not only into the darkest chapters of Britain’s history but his family’s. A priceless artefact remains one, if the medieval legends are true, had the potential to bring cities to their knees . . .
To save an innocent loved one may mean sacrificing thousands . . .
THE WHITE HART SERIES
Prequels
The Cromwell Deception (a prequel to The Crown Jewels Conspiracy)
The Bordeaux Connection (a White Hart prequel)
The White Hart
The Crown Jewels Conspiracy (The White Hart #1)
The Rosicrucian Prophecy (The White Hart #2)
The Excalibur Code (The White Hart #3)
The Merlin Stone (The White Hart #4)
The Lost Crowns (The White Hart #5)
Praise for JPD...
Can’t wait for the new one . . .
Richard Doetsch, international bestselling author of The Thieves of Heaven
I found this an enjoyable read, with different subplots and an exciting historical treasure hunt all coming together to make a satisfying novel. The history in the novel was very well researched, and I was particularly thrilled to see a few mentions of Henry of Grosmont, first duke of Lancaster (c. 1310-61), a hero of mine!
Kathryn Warner, UK #1 Bestselling History Author
If John Paul Davis wrote the phonebook, we’d all be reading it!
Keith Houghton, #1 bestselling thriller author
Takes you on a fast-paced, thoroughly researched thrill ride . . .
David Leadbeater, #1 bestselling thriller author and winner of the Amazon Storytelling Award
. . . fascinating, action-packed thriller melding past, present and future.
Karen Perkins, international bestselling thriller author and winner of the silver medal for European Fiction in the 2015 Independent Publisher Book Awards
John Paul Davis clearly owns the genre of historical thrillers!
Steven Sora, author of The Lost Colony of the Templars
. . . well-researched, original and fascinating . . .
In Medieval England, the defence of the realm in times of need rested on the shoulders of twelve men – a secret brotherhood of knights, who answered only to the king and queen . . .
They were called The White Hart . . .
As they are now . . .
1915: A precious gemstone is stolen from a Northumberland castle following a German air raid. Though its existence is known only to a select few, local rumour has long connected it with an artefact possessed by the legendary Merlin that disappeared from the royal treasury in 1232. Contemporary chroniclers wrote of the stone as a talisman in battle.
And capable of rendering its holder invisible.
Present When an identical gemstone is listed for auction by the descendants of the chief suspect, none in the White Hart doubt that the Merlin Stone has resurfaced. While the stone’s return is long sought, for Mike Hansen and his grandfather, Bennett, there is an added their ancestor’s role in the theft. No sooner is the stone in sight than the mission is compromised.
For Mike Hansen and Kit Masterson, the stone’s recovery poses a challenge like none other. To uncover the truth, Hansen must delve not only into the darkest chapters of Britain’s history but his family’s. A priceless artefact remains one, if the medieval legends are true, had the potential to bring cities to their knees . . .
To save an innocent loved one may mean sacrificing thousands . . .
THE WHITE HART SERIES
Prequels
The Cromwell Deception (a prequel to The Crown Jewels Conspiracy)
The Bordeaux Connection (a White Hart prequel)
The White Hart
The Crown Jewels Conspiracy (The White Hart #1)
The Rosicrucian Prophecy (The White Hart #2)
The Excalibur Code (The White Hart #3)
The Merlin Stone (The White Hart #4)
The Lost Crowns (The White Hart #5)
Praise for JPD...
Can’t wait for the new one . . .
Richard Doetsch, international bestselling author of The Thieves of Heaven
I found this an enjoyable read, with different subplots and an exciting historical treasure hunt all coming together to make a satisfying novel. The history in the novel was very well researched, and I was particularly thrilled to see a few mentions of Henry of Grosmont, first duke of Lancaster (c. 1310-61), a hero of mine!
Kathryn Warner, UK #1 Bestselling History Author
If John Paul Davis wrote the phonebook, we’d all be reading it!
Keith Houghton, #1 bestselling thriller author
Takes you on a fast-paced, thoroughly researched thrill ride . . .
David Leadbeater, #1 bestselling thriller author and winner of the Amazon Storytelling Award
. . . fascinating, action-packed thriller melding past, present and future.
Karen Perkins, international bestselling thriller author and winner of the silver medal for European Fiction in the 2015 Independent Publisher Book Awards
John Paul Davis clearly owns the genre of historical thrillers!
Steven Sora, author of The Lost Colony of the Templars
. . . well-researched, original and fascinating . . .
403 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2022
About the author
John Paul Davis
91 books70 followers📚 John Paul Davis is the international bestselling author of fourteen thriller novels. His debut, The Templar Agenda, cracked the UK Top 20 and claimed the #1 spot in Historical Thrillers. Since then, he has continued to keep readers on the edge of their seats, with hits like The Cortés Trilogy, which reached the UK Top 40 and US Top 20, and the White Hart series, starring a secret black ops group with origins dating back to the Middle Ages.
🖊 In addition to thrillers, JPD has authored seven works of nonfiction. His debut work, Robin Hood: The Unknown Templar, sparked international press interest, while Pity For The Guy, the first full-length biography of Guy Fawkes, was featured on ITV’s The Alan Titchmarsh Show.
🏠 JPD is an active member of International Thriller Writers (ITW) and an Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He holds a BSc from Loughborough University and resides in Warwickshire, where he enjoys sports, history, reading, contemplating the meaning of life, planning book-related travels and pondering plot twists.
Checkout his official Website: www.johnpauldavis.com
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January 1, 2023
Brilliant
Another fantastic book from JPD. So much research goes into these books which allows the reader to submerge themselves in the story and takes them on a fast paced adventure with twists and turns and fantastic characters. Sadly I now need to wait patiently for the next instalment.
Another fantastic book from JPD. So much research goes into these books which allows the reader to submerge themselves in the story and takes them on a fast paced adventure with twists and turns and fantastic characters. Sadly I now need to wait patiently for the next instalment.
May 24, 2023
Excellent read
This is an excellent read. The story line was captivating and enthralling. So many twists and turns through the plot
This is an excellent read. The story line was captivating and enthralling. So many twists and turns through the plot
March 17, 2024
Another great mix of history & fiction. Absolutely love this series & this one included mention of three of my favourite castles...
September 20, 2024
great read
Yet another great book delving into history with many factual facts. Great story line, actioned packed and will be reading more from this author.
Yet another great book delving into history with many factual facts. Great story line, actioned packed and will be reading more from this author.
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