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Uncle Gilroy, a seasoned archaeologist, entrusts a brave teenager with an ancient amulet—proof of Satyrion, a long‑forgotten civilization. Their expedition becomes dangerous when a shadowy crime syndicate and internecine traitors appear, all desperate for the uranium the relic is rumored to guard. With Uncle Gilroy missing and enemies closing in, the young protagonist must decide who to trust, confront perilous ruins, and outwit the rival forces to survive and safeguard the priceless secrets of a vanished world.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Shannon Gilligan
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