Books in the Stone Cycle series

A small stone creates big ripplesThe untroubled world of young Thomas Stablehand is changed forever when he stumbles upon an unusual stone. With the thoughts and intents of others laid bare, he eagerly indulges his curiosity. But seeing into other minds isn't like Thomas expected. And troubles are only beginning.Invaders attack the kingdom of Arvenon, and dangerous enemies seek the stone. Unable to release its full potential, Thomas has nowhere to turn except to his friend Will Prentis.Will is fearless, and where he leads men follow. With the kingdom on the brink, Will leads a small band on a perilous quest to thwart the invaders. Fearing exposure, Thomas flees with them.As Thomas struggles to unravel the enigma of the stone, Will must outwit a relentless adversary whose true purpose remains hidden.Staying alive is a formidable challenge. Defeating their enemies seems an impossible dream.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Note: The Stone of Knowing is not a standalone story--the saga continues and concludes in The Cost of Knowing, book two of The Stone Cycle.

The ripples begin to make wavesThomas Stablehand's life is not the only thing spinning out of control since he found the stone. Entire kingdoms are now in turmoil.As war clouds darken the horizon, unlikely heroes will arise.Will Prentis, newly appointed as army commander, must outmaneuver a growing array of enemies as he prepares for an unequal showdown with Arvenon's invaders. Thomas, hunted unceasingly and aided only by Brother Vangellis, must sacrifice all to safeguard the stone.The fate of kingdoms soon hinges on them and on Essanda, their new queen, who is easy to underestimate but may have surprises of her own in store.Together they must confront a ruthless invader hiding a darker purpose.The odds are hopeless. And for three kingdoms, the stakes are far higher than anyone knows.----The Cost of Knowing concludes the saga begun in The Stone of Knowing, book one of The Stone Cycle.