Three eras. Two Orders. One gambit. Zero margin for error.In California, 1921: Stranded more than thirty years into his future, time traveler Henry has joined forces with adventuress Alma Karlin. They must make their way to another continent if Henry is to return to his own era, as Alma continues her quest to keep the world safe from the Urumi, and the Society's plans to control time itself. Then, a message from Henry's long-dead parents reveals his true identity and urges him to pursue a different, more dangerous mission. He will have to start working against Alma if he is to accomplish the true ends of the Order of the Dragon. The only trouble is: can he hide his betrayal in plain sight?
In Russia, 1889: Her grandmother kidnapped and her gypsy camp under siege by its worst enemy, Natalia has resolved to reach a mystic object that could save her people. Facing starvation and defeat, her troop loses faith in Natalia's untested leadership. Then a shocking development puts Henry at fault for their dire circumstances. Can she find the inner strength to save her embattled camp from extermination?
In the Indian Ocean, 2005: Castaways Mark and Mei Hua question their place in the world after the actions they were forced to take during the deadly raid in Somalia. The situation on board the pirate vessel appears calm, yet the entire crew is in more danger than they realize. The Urumi's demon Order has set out to destroy them, but the biggest threat may come from the vessel's violent and secretive captain, who is willing to sacrifice the rest of the crew to achieve her dark, secret purpose.
Trapped in foreign lands and in a gambit larger than they can imagine, the only way forward is to trust the one mysterious voice that binds their paths together - even when that voice commands them to betray those they hold most dear.Sometimes, the only way out is to make promises that are made to be broken....
The Voyages of Fortune trilogy is an eons-spanning, time travel adventure, set in the Keepers of the Stone historical fantasy universe. Its expansive story connects the royalty of the European Middle Ages with a pirate ship, sailing the high seas of the twenty-first century Indian Ocean. A thrilling adventure of self-discovery where nothing is as it seems. When nothing is certain, the only one you can rely on is yourself.
Tags for Voyages of Fortune Book Two: Promises Betrayed : -young adult time travel fantasy adventure series-shapeshifters & demons-magic and mystery- pirate ship-high seas quest
