The Japanese Komodo Dragon can take down a cow in three seconds. James was told in grade school that they had vanished, but they exist as they have for thousands of years. Stream of Gems will open your eyes to the magic and mysteries still to be found in the world, taking you back to childhood awe. This story begins August 25, 1953, when James D. Moore enlists in the United States Marine Corps. His military career leads him to the found emerald mine that expands his world; catacombs that date back to the fifth century BC, where archeologists hope to find signs that will lead them to the remains of the first emperor of Japan; working to help forty-two Japanese orphanages come together to improve the chances of adoption for their children; and an inspiring love story set the pace for this novel. God guides James as his adventures keep you in suspense with this wonderful human interest journey.