The Devil’s Stone

Omar Ash Raff is a man of honor. He lives in Sierra Leone, a country rife with diamond smugglers. Omar knows what diamonds can do to a man. He’s chased that dream all his life. He safeguards Okra Hill – the most valuable piece of diamond-rich, real-estate the country possesses from being pillaged by rebels, diamond conglomerates and the corrupt government that will sell it to the highest bidder. Okra Hill belongs to the people. Protecting it is insurance that if the people can’t have it – nobody else will. Dawn Peake’s plane is diverted to Freetown. She has no intention of staying in a rebel-infested nation but from the moment she meets Omar she’s drawn into the rebel conflict. They head to a remote mining town where six-year-old Bingo lives. Bingo has a red stone. Flawless and larger than an orange, locals fear that whoever touches it dies. The rebel leader steals it. Bingo believes it will restore his family and wants it back. But when the entire country creates a diamond fever over the red stone Omar realizes the power he’d have if he owned it. In a land of voodoo, devils and secret societies Omar sets out to hunt down the priceless diamond. Together, Dawn, Omar and Bingo must play their part in finding the “DEVIL’S STONE.” Along the way they form lasting friendships that changes their lives forever.

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The Theme of the Devil’s Stone:

The Devil’s Stone is a priceless red diamond. Everybody wants it and will do whatever it takes to get it.  Whoever owns it will be king.

 

The Characters of The Devil’s Stone:

Omar Ash-Raff:

A life-long diamond Miner, born and raised in Sierra Leone. He is also chief advisor to Chairman Jahr, the young leader of the country. Omar is reluctant to take charge of the country when Chairman Jahr flees. But the prominent tribal chiefs insist Omar lead the nation as only he can prevent a war and rebels invading Freetown.  He is cautious of falling for Dawn, but she quickly becomes entangled in his life. Whether he likes it or not the ‘gods’ collide their hearts together and he’s swept into a romance with her. And once he sees The Devil’s Stone he knows if he possessed it, he’d be the wealthiest, most powerful man in the region.  He could take the country. Only money could do that. The incalculable sum from the blood-red diamond would bring stability. No more hunger, no more poverty. The people would have it all and Omar could have his dream.

Dawn Peake:

Is an energetic, successful Travel Guide. She’s enroute to the most important meeting of her career in Gambia, West Africa, to establish a tour operation with a prominent hotel chain. Her plane is diverted to Sierra Leone. From the moment the plane lands Dawn is entangled in the rebel war, and she must trust Omar to help her. Dawn is looking for a new beginning in her life. Initially she believed her career would give her meaning and purpose. Her experience in Sierra Leone changes everything. She sees a new world, a new life and while she is cautious of a relationship with Omar, there is a mystical force that binds them together from the start. Whether she likes it or not, the ‘gods’ have collided her heart with Omar’s – it’s out of her hands! She falls in love with Sierra Leone, the people, and little Bingo. Dawn must have the courage to let go of the old and step into the new.

Bingo:

Six-year-old homeless orphan, Bingo owns The Devil’s Stone. Left to him by his late mother, the stone is stolen from him first by Chief Mollye, the Chief of the village of Kono, and then by the rebel leader Cobra. The stone is the only thing he owns in the entire world. And while the whole country is looking for the red devil diamond only Bingo knows where it is! He believes that somehow the stone will reunite his family. Bingo saves Omar’s life twice. Dawn and Bingo become inseparable. Bingo’s dream is to belong to a family. He believes the Devil’s Stone will help him.

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Marie Reindorp is an English native who traveled the world extensively as a tour guide. Many of her stories are based on her adventures and experiences of her travels and places she’s lived in.

Marie Reindorp is an English native who traveled the world extensively as a tour guide. Many of her stories are based on her adventures and experiences of her travels and places she’s live in.

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