The Stone of Knowing
About this ebook
Thomas Stablehand's quiet life shatters when he stumbles upon an unusual stone that lays bare the thoughts of those around him. At first intoxicated by its power, he soon discovers that some truths are too confronting to know.
When invaders storm the kingdom of Arvenon, Thomas turns to his oldest friend, Will Prentis, a brilliant military commander. Will is fearless and magnetic, and where he leads men follow. But his meteoric rise has come with regrets that cannot be hidden from the stone. Can Thomas dare reveal its existence to his friend?
Desperate to protect both the kingdom and the stone, Thomas joins Will in a perilous quest against the invaders. But dangerous enemies hunt the stone for their own ends, and as Will faces an opponent whose true purpose remains shrouded, Thomas must decide what price he's willing to pay to protect the stone and preserve the kingdom.
Some secrets should never be permitted to be exposed.
If you enjoy epic fantasy with gripping action, relatable characters, and clean romance in a sweeping coming of age saga, then try the novels of The Stone Cycle now!
Note:The Stone of Knowing is Book 1 of The Stone Cycle, a multi-part saga. The first part of the ongoing tale concludes in Book 2, The Cost of Knowing.
The Stone Cycle reading order:
- The Stone of Knowing (Book One)
- The Cost of Knowing (Book Two)
- The Stone of Authority (Book Three)
- The Struggle for Authority (Book Four)
- The Stone of Vitality (Book Five)
- The Hope of Vitality (Book Six)
Additional reading for The Stone Cycle:
- The Seer: A Prequel to The Stone of Knowing is a complete story of novelette length that can be read independently of other books in the series. The recommended reading order is after The Cost of Knowing( Book 2) and before The Struggle for Authority (Book Four).
- The Rending: A Prequel to The Cost of Knowing is a complete story of novelette length that can be read independently of other books in the series. The recommended reading order is after The Cost of Knowing (Book 2). Subscribe to my mailing list at allanpacker.com for a free copy of the ebook. Print and audiobook editions are available from a wide range of online stores.
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About the author
Allan Packer writes epic fantasy. The books in The Stone Cycle series are his first published fiction.
Allan grew up surrounded by books and became an avid reader during his childhood. In his university years fantasy displaced science fiction as his favorite genre, thanks primarily to J. R. R. Tolkien. He later shared this love with his four children by reading The Lord of the Rings to them aloud - a three-month marathon he completed twice during their formative years.
Born in Australia, Allan has lived and worked on three continents, and spent one quarter of his working years abroad. Having worked as an IT professional throughout his career, he was first published as a technical author.
Today he lives with his wife in Adelaide, South Australia, near their children and a small but growing band of grandchildren.
Allan is currently working on the final installment in his series The Stone Cycle.
