The Seven Jewels of Chamar

"The Seven Jewels of Chamar" by Raymond F. Jones is a science fiction story set in a world bursting with powerful, ancient artifacts. These Seven Jewels can give someone great power, but there's a terrible price to pay. The main character, Nathan Ormondy, is driven by revenge after his father, Thymar, is killed, possibly by the Firebird, a dangerous woman who also wants the Jewels. Nathan starts on a mission to find the Jewels and avenge his father's death. He faces dangerous enemies and tricky situations, all while trying to deal with the Firebird and the temptation of the Jewels' power. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat with themes of betrayal, wanting power too much, and the struggle between good and evil, all set against a backdrop of exciting adventures on different planets.