Dodecahedron: The Story of the Second Stone

Dodecahedron is the third book in the Ocellus Series, set billions of years before the events recorded in Ocellus: The Story of the Twelfth Stone. It follows the story of Tanun, a 17-year-old boy who discovers a glassy-black oval-shaped stone with a dodecahedron carved on one face. He is warned by an alien shapeshifter (Cassiel) that evil shapeshifters (the KimMorii) have stolen and hid the stone and will know it has been discovered. Cassiel reveals that Dodecahedron is the first of thirteen special stones that form The Master Circle and must be retrieved before the KimMorii can re-establish it. Tanun and Chyke, his younger brother, must train as warriors to protect the dome and keep Dodecahedron safe until Cassiel can retrieve it. During their training, they fall in love with their military trainer, Joor-Jen, which risks the safety of their new dome and each other.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 13 October 2023
Publisher: Emmanuel C Lachlan Publishing

Dodecahedron: The Story of the Second Stone is the third book in the Ocellus Series, set billions of years before the events recorded in Ocellus: The Story of the Twelfth Stone. It is an epic fantasy-adventure aimed at age 14 upwards.

On the planet Lemtor, following the 10,000-year religion wars, Tanun, a studious yet strong-minded boy of 17, lives in a vast protective dome. Society inside the dome is strictly controlled by the Elders, who have deemed the outside still poisonous.

On his seventeenth birthday, Tanun finds a mislaid access ring to the forbidden section of the library. In there, he finds and reads many of the banned books, but Enforcers catch him, and as punishment, the Elders banish him from the sphere with just a survival rucksack.

While trekking through an ancient railway tunnel, he discovers a glassy-black oval-shaped stone with a dodecahedron carved on one face. Once through the tunnel, a friendly alien shapeshifter (Cassiel) confronts Tanun, saying he has searched for the Dodecahedron stone for trillions of years. He explains evil shapeshifters (the KimMorii) stole and hid the stone and will know it has been discovered. He warns Tanun the KimMorii will soon invade and if they take the stone from him by force, he will die. Cassiel also reveals there are, in fact, millions of domes, and the outside is no longer poisonous.

Meanwhile, Tanun's younger brother (Chyke) has escaped from the dome and caught up with Tanun. While Cassiel is leading the boys to a larger and friendlier dome, he reveals that Dodecahedron is the first to be found of thirteen special stones that form The Master Circle and he must retrieve all thirteen before the KimMorii re-establish The Master circle under their control, subjugating all universes.

Tanun and Chyke must embark on a perilous journey to retrieve the remaining twelve stones before the KimMorii can complete The Master Circle and conquer the universe. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including treacherous terrain, dangerous creatures, and powerful enemies.

With the help of Cassiel and his fellow shapeshifters, Tanun and Chyke learn the true nature of the Dodecahedron and the significance of the thirteen special stones. They also discover the existence of a secret order of warriors who have been fighting the KimMorii for centuries and are willing to help them in their quest.

In the final battle, Tanun and Chyke face off against the KimMorii leader, who has taken control of the last remaining stone. With the help of the secret order and the power of the Dodecahedron, Tanun and Chyke defeat the leader and save the universe from destruction.

Dodecahedron: The Story of the Second Stone is a thrilling and action-packed adventure that will captivate readers of all ages. It is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy and adventure and a perfect introduction to the Ocellus Series.

ISBN-13: 9781739139773