Circles in Time

In "Circles in Time," the first book of the Pirates of Marauda trilogy, brothers Eli and Zoe, along with their father, find themselves shipwrecked on a mysterious tropical island after a fierce storm during a treasure-hunting expedition. As they venture into the jungle, they encounter ageless 19th-century pirates struggling against prehistoric creatures. Their journey takes a turn when they meet Shakti, a mesmerizing princess who introduces them to the Children of Eden, revealing a complex scenario involving advanced crystal technology and the unintended consequences that have ensnared them.