One of the best books I ever read. The plot is drawn out and complicated but rarely becomes boring, the narrative jumps around a lot, but the book still rates 5 stars! The books is just the right size-about 250 pages long, and the cover art is simply perfect. The three main characters-Niko, Aurora and Walker-are perfectly fitting for their parts, and they blend very well with the first verse-that goes like this- One must find the nine, One must have the power, and one shall come from somewhere far, to fight the dark lord's hour. If possible, the second book is even better. The Secret in the Stones, continues where the Circle of Three left off. Absolutely magnificent books. A+!