Thieves of the Black Sea
(Book)

In the catacombs of Kathmandu... A young boy learns the ancient ways of Nepal and the Red Hand legend. A band of sea gypsies headed for the ancient city of Constantinople discover three boys adrift in the Mediterranean Sea. When they dock in the foreign lands of the Ottoman Empire they encounter an archfiend engaged in sinister animal trade. Meanwhile in Europe, Margaret and Inez embark on a harrowing journey, trudging their way back home through the Black Forest, all the while pursued by the dogged Major Hostetler. Finally, Foster Crowe pursues the nefarious Wu Chiang across Europe in hopes of thwarting his secret plans to instigate a massive world war.