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The Jade Serpents - cover

The Jade Serpents

Jordan Demaine

Publisher: JMS Books LLC

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Summary

At the height of the Mexican Revolution, Luís is working at his family cantina in the sleepy town of Santa Rosa de las Cruces, in Chihuahua. One rainy night, a stranger comes to town with a story he finds hard to believe: that the story of the jade serpents, ancient treasures he has been hearing about since he was a child, is more than a story. That man, Oxford archaeologist Peregrine Roscoe, believes he can find the serpents, and he asks Luís to help.
At first Luís is reluctant to leave home. But the resurgence of his old enemy, local gang leader Diego Morales, and news of a rival archaeologist in the area spurs him to act. What follows is an adventure he never expected, but will they find what they're looking for? And what cost will they pay to get it?
Available since: 07/16/2026.
Print length: 85 pages.

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