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Kit Livingstone inherits a daunting quest from his great‑grandfather Cosimo: to reconstruct a 17th‑century map whose fragments lie hidden not only in our world but across countless universes. A tiny piece lies in 17th‑century Prague, where Kit’s girlfriend Mina helps him piece together clues.
Opponents in the shape of the powerful Burley Men are equally determined, wielding the ability to bend the wills of historical figures to pursue the map. As Kit and Mina navigate manifest and hidden worlds, they learn to harness ley lines, enabling astral‑plane travel that changes the very fabric of time and space. Their journey leads them to the heart of The Bone House, a mystery that promises to redefine the future of the future itself.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Stephen R. Lawhead
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