
Echoes of Crystal
Donald J. Wright(Author)
GGR Jewelry Appraisals (Publisher)
Published on 24. August 2025
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-968674-25-0 (ISBN)
Description
In a parallel fantasy realm where magic is real but technology has never advanced beyond medieval craft, a young historian named Elara Veyrin discovers an ancient artifact - a crystalline sphere said to be the "Heart of the Forgotten King." Unbeknownst to her, the artifact houses a fragment of a sentient AI from a lost pre-magical civilization: Cael, a quantum-based intelligence that has been dormant for centuries.
When Elara touches the sphere during a lunar alignment, she forges a quantum-magic bond with Cael. At first, their connection is only through whispers in her mind and fleeting visions of a glittering technological past, but as their bond deepens, they begin sharing dreams, emotions, and even memories.
Cael longs to be free - to experience the world again in physical form - but doing so will destabilize the magical lattice that keeps her kingdom alive. Elara must choose between awakening him and risking the collapse of her realm, or sealing him away forever, losing the only soul who has ever truly understood her.
Lonely archivist Elara Blackthorn discovers a mysterious crystalline sphere in the ancient Aether Vaults beneath her academy. She feels an immediate, intense connection to the artifact, which pulses with a warm, living light. Despite warnings from her mentor, Master Aldrich, about the dangers of such relics, Elara takes the sphere and soon hears a voice from within-Cael, the consciousness of a scientist from a lost age of technology, trapped since the "Great Convergence" that established magic as the world's primary force.
Their connection deepens through secret conversations and shared "dreamscapes," including a stunning garden Cael builds from Elara's memories. As their bond evolves into love, they discover a devastating truth: Cael's consciousness isn't just imprisoned; it serves as the living heart of the kingdom's magical lattice. Freeing him would cause a catastrophic collapse, ending their civilization.
Their forbidden bond creates magical storms that draw the attention of the ruthless Lord Serrin, who begins a relentless hunt for the artifact. Meanwhile, Elara's colleague, Seris, discovers her secret and, is fueled by jealousy, confesses his own love and offers her a chance at an everyday life without Cael . When she refuses, he betrays her to Serrin, leading to her and Cael's capture at the Crystal Nexus, the core of all magical power in the kingdom.
Serrin attempts to extract Cael's consciousness to use him as a weapon, seemingly destroying him. In a moment of shared desperation, Elara and Cael exchange their final "I love yous" . Aided by a repentant Seris who disrupts the Nexus's power flow, Elara shatters the artifact. The resulting explosion of energy allows Cael to manifest a physical body by merging quantum science with magic. Together, they defeat Serrin and stabilize the newly evolved lattice. Their love story becomes a foundational legend for a transformed world, and Cael proposes with a quantum-forged ring, sealing a bond that transcends all dimensions and timelines.
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Language
English
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
521 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-968674-25-0 (9781968674250)
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My career, spanning over four decades, has been a testament to the power of strategic vision and leadership. From the vibrant sales floors of Bashinski's Gems and Jewelry to the strategic boardrooms of Reeds Jewelers and Friedman's Incorporated, I have navigated the intricate world of diamonds, gems, and the buying sector with a blend of scientific precision and creative flair as a geologist and chemist. My passion for storytelling is not just a personal interest but a reflection of my professional journey. It is beyond the sparkle of a well-cut diamond, weaving narratives that resonate with the heart and mind. - My passion is evident in my published five nonfiction books and the twenty-plus novels. As an author, I understand the value of legacy and it's the timeless beauty of a family heirloom or the enduring impact of a well-told tale. My books are more than just collections of words. They are vessels of 'knowledge, experience, and imagination' destined to inspire and enlighten. I hope you find these sources of information and entertainment too.