A stolen mechanical Harlequin. A missing magical key. An ancient blade with a dangerous power.
These are not the ingredients of an ordinary mystery.
They form the foundation of a supernatural adventure in which the modern world becomes a battleground for forces that should have remained buried in the distant past.
Welcome to The Clockwork Ninja, the first book in Ben Gill’s Avatar Wars series.
When the Past Refuses to Stay Buried
Joe Stanton never intended to become involved in a supernatural conflict.
He is a college student trying to manage his everyday responsibilities when a family emergency pulls him into circumstances he cannot explain.
A violent burglary has left two people hospitalized, and a mysterious family possession has vanished.
Then Joe discovers what was stolen.
A life-sized mechanical Harlequin containing the soul of its creator.
And the clockwork being has unexpectedly awakened.
A Search That Leads Into the Supernatural
The awakened Harlequin finds itself stranded in Phoenix, Arizona, and Joe is sent to retrieve it.
But bringing the unusual creation home will not be nearly as simple as expected.
The Harlequin is searching for a missing magical key, and the adventure becomes entangled with an ancient Mesoamerican sacrificial blade.
This mysterious weapon carries a dangerous supernatural presence, drawing dark entities toward its power.
Suddenly, a journey that began with one family’s desperate search becomes something far more threatening.
The Danger of Ancient Power
Stories about ancient evil have fascinated readers for generations.
They invite us to imagine that beneath our familiar world lie forgotten civilizations, unexplained powers, and dangerous secrets waiting to emerge.
The Clockwork Ninja draws on that fascination by bringing supernatural threats into a recognizable modern setting.
Phoenix, Arizona, becomes the backdrop for a conflict involving enchanted objects, mysterious beings, and forces that challenge ordinary human understanding.
The contrast between everyday life and ancient danger makes the adventure especially intriguing.
An Unlikely Partnership Against the Darkness
At the center of the story are Joe and the Harlequin.
Joe struggles to make sense of a reality that grows stranger with every discovery.
The Harlequin, meanwhile, approaches the modern world with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a reckless appetite for adventure.
Their contrasting personalities create opportunities for humor and conflict, even as the dangers surrounding them become more serious.
And when those dangers threaten people the Harlequin loves, its protective instincts reveal a frightening capacity for vengeance.
Enter the Avatar Wars
With magical artifacts, supernatural mysteries, powerful enemies, and unexpected alliances, The Clockwork Ninja introduces a fantasy world where ancient evil can emerge in the most unlikely places.
For fans of supernatural thrillers, fantasy adventures, and stories driven by mysterious powers, Ben Gill’s novel offers a compelling premise.
Some secrets are dangerous when discovered. Others are deadly when awakened.