Stone Of Fire: ARKANE Thriller Book 1

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An ancient power. A desperate quest. The clock is ticking.

When psychologist and religious expert Dr. Morgan Sierra's sister and niece are kidnapped, she's thrust into a deadly race against time to find twelve ancient stones that could unleash unimaginable power. With only days until Pentecost and the kidnapper's deadline, Morgan must use all her knowledge and resources to track down the artifacts.


She's not alone in the hunt. Jake Timber, an enigmatic agent of ARKANE, a secret British agency investigating the supernatural, has his own orders to retrieve the stones at any cost. Torn between her desperate need to save her family and Jake's mission to secure the stones, lines blur as Morgan and Jake forge an uneasy partnership.


From the holy sites of Israel and the Vatican to the desert of Tunisia and the Sonoran wilderness of Arizona, Morgan and Jake face sinister forces, ancient traps, and a fanatical enemy determined to use the stones' power for their own dark purposes. Danger, betrayal and a growing attraction complicate their quest.


With Pentecost approaching and a storm of apocalyptic proportions brewing, Morgan must confront her past and unearth long-buried secrets to have any hope of saving her family and preventing global catastrophe. Emotions run high and faith is tested as the clock ticks down.


Can Morgan stop the stones from falling into the wrong hands, or will she have to choose between saving her family and saving the world?


Fast-paced and gripping, Stone of Fire is a thrilling adventure that weaves together history, archaeology, and the supernatural into a pulse-pounding race against time. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown, James Rollins, and Steve Berry, this action-packed novel will keep you turning pages late into the night.


Stone of Fire is book 1 of the ARKANE Thriller series by award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, J.F. Penn. It can also be read as a stand-alone story.

An ancient power. A desperate quest. The clock is ticking. When psychologist and religious expert Dr. Morgan Sierra's sister and niece are kidnapped, she's thrust into a deadly race against time to find twelve ancient stones that could unleash unimaginable power. With only days until Pentecost an...

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23 reviews
DC Salmon
January 26, 2026
I really enjoyed Stone of Fire; it had great "Steve Berry vibes" throughout the story. There is plenty of action and mystery to keep you turning the pages. I personally didn't know a lot about the Apostles before reading this, so the educational aspect was a nice bonus. ​As an author myself, I always like adding a bit of history to my stories, but I thought at times the historical detail here was a bit overkill and felt like "filler" to make the chapters longer. However, it’s a simple, enjoyable book to read as long as you don't take it too seriously. It won't be everybody’s cup of tea, but what book is? A solid 4 stars for a fun adventure.
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Leslie Flinders
December 4, 2025
I struggled through three and a half chapters before giving up. Some people may find it interesting but not me. It reads like a second rate Dan Brown (who himself is second rate).
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Valeta Bridgewater
May 26, 2020
In the vein of The DaVinci Code, a couple try to find the mythical Apostle Stones. One wants to save their family, the other just wants to possess the power the stones hold. But others are willing to kill for the stones, and they are in a race against time.
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