Gem Hunter: A Novella

The only thing more dangerous than what she found is what he plans to do with it.

Gem hunter Alyna Elkins is determined to prove her beloved father didn't waste his life on a fruitless dream. Only days away from running out of the money needed to continue her father's archeological research, Alyna's prayers are seemingly answered when she discovers a buried box of rare gemstones valuable enough to fund her work for an entire year. But Alyna soon finds out there are others on Mt. Pasaqua--wit...