Riddle Of The Diamond Dove (The Arkana Archaeology Mystery Series Book 4)

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by N. S. Wikarski


  Central Catalog – Abandoned rural schoolhouse outside the Chicago metro area which contains the global records of Arkana troves throughout the world. Also known as “the Vault.”

  Chief Scrivener – Person responsible for managing the records of the Arkana Central Catalog. The title is currently held by Griffin.

  Chopper (Orvis) Bowdeen – Friend of Leroy Hunt. Hired by Abraham Metcalf to provide weapons training to the Nephilim and set up surveillance systems at all Nephilim compounds around the world.

  Chris (David Christian) – Librarian at the Chicago Public Library who assists Daniel with his research and becomes his friend.

  Circle – Governing body of the Arkana.

  Concordance – General council of the Arkana.

  Consecrated Bride – Nephilim term for married women within the cult.

  Daniel Metcalf – Lesser son of Abraham whose skill with ancient languages has made him an unwilling participant in the quest to find the Bones Of The Mother.

  Diviner – Title given to the prophet of the Nephilim. A role currently occupied by Abraham Metcalf.

  Dr. Rafi Aboud – Foreign doctor with a mysterious past who has been hired by Abraham to perform experiments at a secret laboratory. The purpose of his experiments is known only to the Diviner.

  Erik – Martial arts and weapons expert, in his mid-twenties. His job is to protect the Pythia on field assignments and arrange for the safe transportation of artifacts. His title is Security Coordinator.

  Fallen – Term used by the Nephilim to describe inhabitants of the outer world. Anyone who doesn’t belong to the cult.

  Faye – Elderly leader of the Arkana. She holds the title of Memory Guardian. Her age is unknown but it may exceed normal human limits.

  Griffin – Chief Scrivener. He is responsible for cataloguing all artifacts collected in troves around the world. British and in his early twenties, he has an eidetic memory.

  Hannah Curtis – Fourteen year old bride of Daniel Metcalf who is subsequently re-assigned to marry his father Abraham. Runaway bride.

  Joshua Metcalf – Daniel’s biological brother and competitor for Abraham’s favor. Appointed by the Diviner as head of the Order Of Argus.

  Leroy Hunt – Mercenary currently on the payroll of the Nephilim. His job is to protect Daniel as they attempt to retrieve the Bones Of The Mother. He has no conscience and a taste for violence.

  Maddie – Short-tempered, chain-smoking Operations Director of the Arkana. She manages day-to-day global affairs.

  Matristic Civilizations – Arkana term for ancient goddess-worshipping societies which thrived without military fortifications, rigid social hierarchies, male dominance, or career warfare.

  Memory Guardian – Faye’s title as head of the Arkana.

  Operations Director – Maddie’s title as manager of global operations for the Arkana.

  Operatives – Members of Blessed Nephilim satellite communities assigned to help Daniel in the field. In order of appearance: Nikos (Crete-GK), Ilhami (Turkey-MM), Sergio (Spain-DW).

  Order Of Argus – Secret intelligence organization within the Nephilim. Abraham’s eyes and ears among the congregation.

  Overlord Cultures – Arkana term for male-dominated warrior cultures fixated on territorial expansion through conquest and exploitation of indigenous inhabitants.

  Pythia – Title currently held by Cassie. The official seer of the Arkana.

  Rhonda – Antique store owner and Sybil’s former business partner. Surrogate big sister to Cassie.

  Sage Stone – Mythical Minoan relic which is reputed to possess great power. Nephilim prophecy reveals that this relic must be acquired by Abraham if his secret plan to orchestrate a global apocalypse is to succeed.

  Scion – Nephilim title given to the Diviner’s successor and heir-apparent. Daniel currently holds the position.

  Scouts – Field agents of the Arkana deployed around the globe. Individuals tasked with assisting in the retrieval of Bones Of The Mother. In order of appearance: Fred (Turkey-MM).

  Security Coordinator – Title currently held by Erik. He reports to the Operations Director.

  Sentinel – Watchers posted by the ancient Minoans to guard the location of each artifact until the arrival of the Arkana team. In order of appearance: Iker Mendiluze (Spain-DW).

  Sybil Forsythe – Cassie’s sister. Late Pythia of the Arkana.

  Trove – Arkana collection point for artifacts related to a specific geographic region or culture.

  Trove-keeper – Person appointed to manage the collection of artifacts at a particular location or trove. In order of appearance: Xenia Katsouros (Minoan-GK), Aydin Ozgur (Anatolian-MM), Stefan Kasprzyk (Kurgan-MM), Thea Xara (Maltese-DW), Ortzi Exteberri (Basque-DW), Ochanda Exteberri (Basque-DW), Grace Littlefield (Haudenosaunee-DW).

  Tyro – Title which refers to an apprentice agent of the Arkana.

  Vault – Another name for the Central Catalog.

  Zachary – Faye’s teenage descendent—often referred to as her “great-great-something-or-other grandson.” He has ambitions to join the Arkana.

  AUTHOR BIO

  "There's a 52% chance that the next Dan Brown will be a woman ... or should we just make that 100% now?" --Kindle Nation

  Nancy Wikarski is a fugitive from academia. After earning her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, she became a computer consultant and then turned to mystery and historical fiction writing. Her short stories have appeared in Futures Magazine and DIME Anthology, while her book reviews have been featured in Murder: Past Tense and Deadly Pleasures.

  She has written the Gilded Age Mystery series set in 1890s Chicago. Titles include The Fall Of White City (2002) and Shrouded In Thought (2005). The series has received People's Choice Award nominations for best first novel and best historical. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America and has served as vice president of Sisters In Crime - Twin Cities and on the programming board of the Chicago chapter.

  She is currently writing the seven book Arkana Mystery series. Her work on the Arkana volumes has prompted Kindle Nation to call her one of its favorite authors.

  BOOKS BY N. S. WIKARSKI

  All the links below are for the Amazon US store.

  The Fall Of White City (Gilded Age Mysteries #1)

  A socialite stalks a murderer against the backdrop of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.

  Shrouded In Thought (Gilded Age Mysteries #2)

  A drowned factory girl provokes a labor riot during the Pullman Strike of 1894.

  The Granite Key (Arkana Mysteries #1)

  The murder of a shopkeeper over a stone artifact known as the granite key sparks a 3,000 year old treasure hunt.

  The Mountain Mother Cipher (Arkana Mysteries #2)

  When clues to the Bones Of The Mother lead from Greece to Turkey, the Arkana team struggles to stay one step ahead of its rivals.

  The Dragon’s Wing Enigma (Arkana Mysteries #3)

  A puzzle in the sky leads the treasure seekers to some unexpected places and unforeseen allies.

  Riddle Of The Diamond Dove (Arkana Mysteries #4)

  An even more cryptic astronomical riddle sends the relic hunters and their foes to Africa. What they discover there will have far-reaching consequences for both sides.

  Into The Jaws Of The Lion (Arkana Mysteries #5)

  A new clue draws the Arkana team to India where a rift among the trio threatens to destroy the relic hunt altogether.

  Secrets Of The Serpent’s Heart (Arkana Mysteries #6)

  In China, both teams compete for the final clue which will reveal the location of the Sage Stone. On the home front, disaster befalls the Arkana.

  The Sage Stone Prophecy (Arkana Mysteries #7)

  The series concludes.

  Coming in December 2016.

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