The Sorcerer's Death Mask: Dragon Blood Pirates Book Nine

Back in Alleric Castle, Al, Owen and Mahoot stumble upon a book called 'The History of the Sabre'. The book tells them about a sorcerer who was buried along with all his treasure in a crypt on Dragon Island, a golden death mask set upon his face. Captain Gunner is happy to accompany the boys to Dragon Island. Once there, however, they are attacked by a massive, fierce dragon which, despite shots and stabs, does not die. As it roars, the boys notice a dark diamond stuck between its teeth, which explains why it is deathless. The boys then spot Snotty Nell, who has also come looking for treasure. Luckily, Snotty has been drinking sahlep, and the drink's delicious fragrance makes the dragon chase her, allowing the boys to make their way into the crypt. There, Gunner and the boys discover a vast treasure. Al decides to rescue Snotty from the dragon by stuffing sahlep into a large leg of pork and dangling it in front of the creature. As the dragon bites into the pork, the black diamond dislodges from its teeth, the dragon falls over the cliff into the sea, where Greeny Jack hungrily waits.