A Cast of Stones

By Patrick W. Carr

Book Overview

2014 Carol Award Winner for SpeculativeThe Fate of the Kingdom Awaits the Cast of StonesIn the backwater village of Callowford, roustabout Errol Stone is enlisted by a church messenger arriving with urgent missives for the hermit priest in the hills. Eager for coin, Errol agrees to what he thinks will be an easy task, but soon finds himself hunted by deadly assassins. Forced to flee with the priest and a small band of travelers, Errol soon learns he's joined a quest that could change the fate of his kingdom.Protected for millennia by the heirs of the first king, the kingdom's dynasty nears its end and the selection of the new king begins--but in secret and shadow. As danger mounts, Errol must leave behind the stains and griefs of the past, learn to fight, and discover who is hunting him and his companions and how far they will go to stop the reading of the stones."With an engaging, imaginative world that bristles with danger, characters that keep you guessing, and a story that sticks with you, A Cast of Stones will keep you devouring pages until the very end. I highly recommend it " --John W. Otte, author of Failstate "Carr's debut, the first in a series, is assured and up-tempo, with much to enjoy in characterization and description--not least the homely, life-as-lived details." - Publishers Weekly This fast-paced fantasy debut set in a medieval world is a winner. Both main and secondary characters are fully drawn and endearing, and Errol's transformation from drunkard to hero is well plotted. Carr is a promising CF author to watch. Fans of epic Christian fantasies will enjoy discovering a new voice. "Like the preceding series title, Inescapable, this tale of suspense offers a colorful cast of characters, small-town drama, and a hint of romance. A sure bet for fans of Hannah Alexander." -- Library Journal " Good fantasy books] have to be excellent. Good storytelling and exceptional characters with circumstances that are easy enough to follow and wrap your brain around but keep you entertained and guessing... Cast of Stones has found itself firmly in that list of books. I absolutely, one hundred percent loved this book." --Radiant Lit

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764210432
• ISBN13: 9780764210433
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

Excellent story. Well written.

I thoroughly enjoyed this whole series. The main character is easily rooted for and doesn't jump from under dog to capable in a few sentences but you get to see him working hard and developing both skills and character. Speaking of character The character development is fantastic, especially for the main character. At least in my opinion. (which isn't that all a review is? Lol) The story is well woven and continues through all 3 books in the trilogy. The 3rd book has a few random parts that seem out of place until later in the story as it gets wrapped up . There are some good twists and you get to watch the characters grow and change. If you enjoy a good story, you'll probably enjoy these books. It's been a while since I read them, I should go read them again!