"Action packed swords and sorcery"
Lamh Shabhala is the master cloch (a magical stone) that
gives its wearer tremendous power. Jenna MacEgan is the
First Holder and the queen of the Irish Thuaildh hated and
feared by the royals who resent the power she wields over
them even though they possess clochs albeit weaker ones
than Jenna. The aristocracy also detests her daughter
Meriel the healer because she heals many commoners instead
of her own kind. Jenna's brother Doyle believes he should be First Holder
and King; he enters into a conspiracy that successfully
kills Jenna and Meriel and other family members except
Sevei, Kayne and Ennis. Sevei wears Lamh Shabhala while
her uncle is crowned king. The commoners revolt because
they know he killed their beloved Meriel. While Civil War
threatens the kingdom, the Arruk,, sentient monsters with
powers equal to the cloch wearers are ready to attack the
humans. If the humans fail to band together under the
command of Kayne who wields the power of a strong Cloch
and has fought the Arruk, they will suffer death and an
end to their empire. Sevei joins the battle but it is hard
for her since Ennis fights on the side of the Arruk. HEIR OF STONE is an action packed swords and sorcery novel
and the best of the marvelous cloud mages series. The
battles scenes are every bit as exciting and imaginable as
those found in THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Kayne is the
character that is most dynamic as he changes from a
warrior to a great leader of armies. The political
intrigues and plots are a different kind of warfare where
everyone loses. S.L. Farrell has written a series that
rivals the works of Terry Brooks. Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted December 30, 2004
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted January 25, 2007
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