Ocellus: The Story of the Twelfth Stone

Ocellus is the first book in the Ocellus series, an epic fantasy-adventure for age 10 upward. Shy, grieving 11-year-old Joshua discovers a glassy-black oval stone in a rock pool, engraved with a human eye. A friendly alien in human form (Cassiel) confronts him, revealing that Ocellus is the source of all energy, matter, and life, but was stolen by the KimMorii. Together, they undertake a series of missions to retrieve the stones, while the cruel KimMorii have kidnapped Joshua and Alessa's mother. Joshua discovers information about Ocellus that calls into question everything Cassiel has told him, and must establish the truth and defeat the evil KimMorii to bring peace to the universes and find his way back to Earth.

Format: Hardback
Length: 736 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2023
Publisher: Emmanuel C Lachlan Publishing

Ocellus: The Story of the Twelfth Stone is the captivating first installment in the Ocellus series, designed for readers aged 10 and above. It weaves an epic fantasy-adventure that unfolds as shy and grieving 11-year-old Joshua stumbles upon a mysterious glassy-black oval stone in a rock pool. Encircled by an enigmatic human eye, Joshua feels an unsettling connection with the stone, and he cannot resist keeping it.

Shortly after, a friendly alien named Cassiel appears before Joshua, claiming to have searched for the elusive Ocellus stone for countless trillions of years. Cassiel reveals that Ocellus, along with twelve other stones, holds the key to all energy, matter, and life. However, a tragic event occurred trillions of years ago when vicious shapeshifters known as the KimMorii stole the thirteen stones and scattered them across different universes.

Joshua finds Cassiel's story hard to believe, so Cassiel takes him and his step-sister Alessa on a remarkable journey to his universe, where they meet other children from diverse universes. Together, they embark on a series of perilous missions to recover the stolen stones. Meanwhile, the cruel KimMorii have kidnapped Joshua and Alessa's mother and imprisoned her on an infamous prison planet.

As Joshua delves deeper into the mysteries of Ocellus, he begins to question everything Cassiel has told him. He must unravel the truth about the thirteen stones, confront the evil KimMorii, and restore peace to the universes. Along the way, Joshua faces countless challenges and obstacles, but his determination and courage propel him forward.

Ocellus: The Story of the Twelfth Stone is an extraordinary tale that spans vast dimensions and evokes profound emotions. With its intricate plot, captivating characters, and immersive world-building, this book will leave a lasting impression on readers of all ages. The story of Ocellus continues to unfold in the subsequent books of the series, promising even more thrilling adventures and heart-stopping revelations.

Weight: 1650g
Dimension: 165 x 242 x 49 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781739139711