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The Artifact

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To most people, something as bland and unremarkable as this stone-like object wouldn’t even warrant a second glance. However, as those who take possession of it soon discover, this particular object is much more than a simple stone, having traveled over a billion years to reach them at a specific moment in time.

Unlike other inanimate objects, this one possesses the power to bend destiny to the benefit of whoever holds it. Without consideration or regard for either good or evil, it amplifies the desires of the holder and manipulates the energy surrounding them shaping fate to their advantage.

With each new recipient, the artifact expands its knowledge while passing the sum of its experiences on to them. Although its mission is quite specific, its very existence is the closely guarded secret of a society sworn to recover it—a task which proves to be far more challenging than they could ever have suspected.

From the moment it breached the atmosphere, Earth’s clock had been ticking with the survival of the entire planet hanging in the balance.

©2020 Riano D. McFarland (P)2023 Riano D. McFarland
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I really enjoyed the book. I thought I knew where the story was going, nope, totally wrong.

Very enjoyable to listen to. The narrator was excellent.

I loved this story great plot and characters. it i, brilliantly narrated

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I really enjoyed the book. The story follows different people through different times that come in contact with a stone artifact, we follow them and their how their lives are changed by the contact, it's a enjoyable story and I enjoyed the narration. I liked how events in our history are entwined in the story.

A journey through time

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Riano has done it again with his unique story telling. A great story (or is it several stories linked by a common theme?).
How sad that the ending is typical of the world today, where competing powers dont see the greater good, only their wish to be bigger and better than everyone else.
Highly recommend.

A great novel Novel

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As allways I have to give this audio book 5 out of the 5 I hope riano brings a lot more audio books out

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I really enjoyed this book was a great little listen, well worth anybody's time. Narration was good 👍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fantastic 👍

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