Serpent Gate (Kevin Kerney Novels Series)

the chamber of commerce growth mentality had won the war over those who wanted to preserve the tradition of the ancient city. Nothing had stopped the greed.

All the old stores where the locals once shopped were gone, replaced by tourist shops and galleries. The lovely plaza and the beautiful old buildings surrounding it no longer served as the heart of the city for the citizens. Instead, it had become nothing more than a charming, high-priced outdoor mall for the thousands of visitors pouring into the