The Stone of Knowing

A talisman that unmasks thoughts, desires, deepest secrets. The fate of kingdoms depends on mastering its power and protecting it...

Thomas Stablehand's quiet life shatters when he discovers an unusual stone that lays bare the thoughts of those around him. At first, he's intoxicated by the power—until he realizes 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 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 purposes, and as Will faces an opponent whose true agenda 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. NOTE: it is recommended to be read 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 my website for a free copy of the ebook. Print and audiobook editions are available from a wide range of online stores.