The Ruby Amulet

Chanel has reluctantly accepted her role as a clairvoyant or seer, a title bestowed on her by her now deceased mentor Maria St. Claire. Book two of the Starlight Chronicle series begins seven months after Chanel receives Maria's occult library. Chanel is confronted with a new mystery that disrupts her new life in Sonoma, a small city not far from Napa, California. Chanel will need to learn new magical skills to confront the evil terrorizing the Napa Valley. She has a vast collection of occult material that she can use to help the police discover who is behind the disappearance of multiple athletic women. Chanel will come into possession of an amulet with magic powers beyond anything she has experienced before. Chanel will continue to rely on Maria's help to discover how to use and control her newfound magical skills. The race is on to solve the mysteries surrounding the amulet and to prevent any more women from going missing. Chanel will need to confront her fears and continue to believe in herself to find peace in her new home.

Michael is an avid reader who enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and trying new foods. "The Ruby Amulet" is the second installment of his Starlight Chronicles series. He loves bringing stories to life through his writing. He attends and volunteers at a Christian church near his home. He has been happily married for thirty-three years and is a father of three adult sons. He lives with his wife and youngest son in Tracy, California.