The Profane Stones of Aelethion

by John Bryce Dana

In the realm of Aelethion, philosopher wizards dominate the royal courts, and peace has reigned for centuries-- but when captain of the guard Lochhart, a reserved knight with an anguished past, stumbles across one of the lost widlath standing stones, he uncovers a troubling an ancient cult dedicated to a bloodthirsty god of old has renewed in the underbelly of Aelethion, their sole aim the annihilation of all being. The stones darken the sky and destroy reality in erratic ways, threatening to consume all of existence. In order to prevent the cult from accomplishing their plan, Lochhart and his party must rely on a wizard whose allegiances are as hidden as the stones they must find.

Also drawn into the chaos is Morwyn, a wilderness-ready woman on a quest of her own, whose mother is afflicted by the power of the stones. When she is waylaid by an enigmatic deity looking to capitalize on Morwyn's desperation to save her mother, she must find the strength of will to carve her own path in defiance of the one assigned her by the Fates.
As their stories are woven together on the tapestry of time, Lochhart and Morwyn are faced with one what are we when everything is stripped away?

299 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2025

Reviews

[Luis Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is seriously a Must read! If you haven’t, grab a copy :)

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

For fantasy fans everywhere, this has foggy mystical moors and highlands, knights, a fellowship, and a spark of magic! I had the opportunity to beta-read The Profane Stones of Aelethion and highly recommend it if you enjoy a dash of ancient cultish intrigue with your otherwise nostalgic walking fellowship journey. The story really hooks you in as Lochhart hems in the hellish villains in a race for the fated stones. Can't wait to read what John Bryce Dana writes next!

[Diamantina · Rating 4 out of 5]

First , good reads has the incorrect page count , true count 446.
2nd Fabulous book, Im assuming and hoping for a second and continuation of this wonderfully imaginative, story filled with nonstop action and excitement .
Job well done . Im glad my son met the author at Barnes and Noble in Billings.

[Kyndra Millar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely fantastic book, I had a hard time putting it down. Excellent world building with characters you feel for. If I could give more stars I WOULD. Make this your next read.