The Chimes of Yawrana

By Scot Stone

In distant lands, beyond the great and misty Sarapin Sea, lies the fertile kingdom of Yawrana. A significant prophecy is about to unfold with the arrival of a small group of Zonack voyagers aboard the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1413712452
• ISBN13: 9781413712452
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Publishamerica Inc
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.3" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Impressive!

This story was a blast to read. Rarely does an author make me feel like I'm a part of the adventures of their story, rather than a passive observer. Mr. Stone's descriptive style brought the scenes of this story to vivid life. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in the Snowtears saga!

This is a great book!

I really enjoyed this book. I read a lot, and this is one of the best books I have ever read. I enjoyed it more than Harry Potter. I really liked the dragul. They were my favorite animal in the book. I also enjoyed the battle scenes and this book has a really great ending. I would like for my school library to get this book so all my friends can read it too. It is great!

A Fascinating Fantasy Adventure Story

I was pleased to find myself gradually carried into the wonders of "The Chimes of Yawrana" and its unique world. It surprised me over and over with unexpected dangers, mysteries and creatures I had never heard of before. There are sequera trees, immense fire-breathing draguls, and Shonitaurs-underground beings whose eyes change color with the changing of their moods-as well as several other strange creatures. Also, the story itself is very intriguing. There is death, betrayal, greed and courage in this book-and a young man who arrives to fulfill a 4,000-year-old prophecy. The suspense continues to the last chapter, when you find out that... No, I won't spoil it for you. Central to the story is a life-giving flower called the Snowtear, for which men are willing to fight and die. When several members of the Yawranan Court including the Queen fall ill, only the Snowtear can save them. And as a young prince struggles to retrieve the Snowtear and bring it back to Yawrana, another man plots to gain control of the kingdom for himself. In Yawrana, the people fight an ancient enemy, a race known only as the Lazul. ...This is solid, just-one-more-chapter-before-I-go-to-sleep entertainment from Scot R. Stone, a young author who clearly has a full command of his story and characters. Be prepared to spend several pleasant hours intrigued, thrilled and delighted by a story filled with unexpected twists, turns and a constant array of new surprises. The Chimes of Yawrana is a great story, destined to take its place among the classics of fantasy adventure.Charles Cordova, author of "Journey To Myridia."

Incredible New Fantasy Novel

What happens when a small group of voyagers from a distant land enter the bountiful and mystical kingdom of Yawrana? Well, a prophecy unfolds involving one of the travelers, Oreus Blake; the king of Yawrana is murdered, causing suspicion to fall in every direction, including the direction of the travelers; and a kingdom must face a vicious race of people, the Lazul, who were believed to be mere legend, in order to save their dying queen and their very existence. The Chimes of Yawrana is book 1 of The Snowtears War and was written by Scot R. Stone. Mr. Stone is a gifted storyteller and his characters are well developed, likable, and literally bring you to cheers as they battle unspeakable creatures and face unspeakable odds to save their queen and their kingdom. Much like the styles of fantasy greats like C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and James Gurney, Scot Stone has created elaborate kingdoms and enduring characters who display heroic bravery in the face of dangers that seem insurmountable. This book contains imaginary and inventive creatures like the powerful and deadly dragul, a dragon-type animal of war and the skillful and intelligent gandalays, a type of masterful horse. This, combined with knowledgeable Elders, prophets, loyal (and some disloyal) barons, visionaries, a would be king, and a young man of prophecy, this story will keep you turning pages and keep your appetite whet for more until the end. Scot Stone's The Chimes of Yawrana is brilliantly written and sure to please any adventure lover, young and old alike. Mr. Stone is definitely one of the best, new voices in fantasy fiction. Order your copy today and strap yourself in for an incredible journey.

Outstanding new author

I found this to be a very stimulating book in the fantasy genre. I would highly recommend it to any looking for a good story to while away the hours. Very easy and quick read. Good character use. Thoroughly enjoyable.