One score. Thirty diamonds. A curse nobody believed in.
A diamond heist promises a fortune. But when greed outruns loyalty and the stones carry more than a price tag, getting rich is no longer the same as getting out.
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A heist. A curse. A choice.
The Devil’s Stones is an urban crime thriller by J. Anthony Jenkins and Alexxis Jaye. A group of bank robbers targets valuable diamonds for one last score, only to discover dangers beyond the law. The story brings together a heist, betrayal and a supernatural curse.
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Authors
J. Anthony Jenkins Alexxis Jaye
Story
Crime thriller with supernatural stakes
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Kindle and paperback
Paperback publication
June 7, 2021
Paperback length
212 pages · English
Paperback ISBN
9781087870588
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A spoiler-free reading guide
What if the prize itself is the danger?
A robbery story begins with a practical question: can the crew take the prize and escape? The Devil’s Stones adds a second question: what if taking the prize is what puts them in danger?
The published synopsis follows a crew pursuing diamonds on what they intend to be their final bank job. A curse attached to the stones and human pursuers put pressure on more than an escape plan. The value of the diamonds becomes inseparable from the cost of possessing them.
Approach this as a crime thriller with supernatural stakes. The heist supplies an immediate objective; the curse changes what success could mean. Greed, loyalty and consequences are useful questions to keep in mind without needing a spoiler-filled character guide.
If you enjoy a criminal plan colliding with a danger the characters underestimate, this premise may be a fit. If you prefer entirely realistic crime fiction, the supernatural element is worth knowing in advance. Watch the author-created film, then read the retailer sample before choosing your edition.
A Bright Margin Books reading guide based on the published synopsis, not an independent review.
