Bloodstone: First Published 1995.

Synopsis: Shannow continues his relentless search for the legendary lost city of Jerusalem in a world still scarred by the aftermath of civilisation’s collapse. His journey takes on a darker and more dangerous tone as he is drawn toward the mysterious and feared Bloostone, an ancient relic tied to immense power and forgotten history. As Shannow travels deeper into the wastelands, he becomes entangled in a struggle involving ruthless factions who all seek control of the Bloodstone for their own purposes. Some believe it holds the key to salvation or restoration of the world, while others see it as a weapon capable of dominating what remains of humanity. Shannow, meanwhile, is less interested in power than in truth—but he cannot avoid becoming central to the conflict surrounding it. Along the way, he is forced to confront not only external enemies but also the growing uncertainty around his own identity and purpose. His belief in his divine mission to find Jerusalem is tested more severely than ever, as the line between faith, myth, and manipulation begins to blur. The novel builds toward a final confrontation where Shannow must decide whether his path is truly guided by destiny or shaped by human forces using him as a tool. In doing so, it pushes the trilogy’s central themes—faith versus reality, myth versus history, and the cost of believing in absolutes—toward their conclusion.

Some of the many covers for Bloodstone over the years.