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The New Terra Sagas #1
The Warrior's Stone
The year is 2319. The war with the Serken has finally turned to the favor of the Allied worlds for the first time in over a decade, yet it is far from over. Lt. Commander Roy O’Hara leads his squadron of combat fighters against the enemy’s latest Super Destroyer and is shot down over an unexplored planet. Unknown to all, the planet holds secrets to a long lost alien weapon, the key to Roy’s own destiny and his role in an age old prophecy.
Near death Roy is found by Katreena, a beautiful and mysterious woman. She is part of the medieval society on the planet that knows nothing of space or alien wars. On a solitary trip, she finds Roy, broken and battered, and saves his life with the Boto Stone; one of the most powerful tools of the healers in their society. She is unaware that by doing so she will create a deep bond and awaken an affect not seen for hundreds of years; the ability to communicate to each other in dreams.
An unguarded moment leads to a forbidden night of intimacy; an act of betrayal to the crown, an act that will put both their lives in jeopardy. Katreena flees to save them both, but their ability to access each other’s dreams does not diminish. Danger increases as their secret may be discovered and war erupts on their planet.
Near death Roy is found by Katreena, a beautiful and mysterious woman. She is part of the medieval society on the planet that knows nothing of space or alien wars. On a solitary trip, she finds Roy, broken and battered, and saves his life with the Boto Stone; one of the most powerful tools of the healers in their society. She is unaware that by doing so she will create a deep bond and awaken an affect not seen for hundreds of years; the ability to communicate to each other in dreams.
An unguarded moment leads to a forbidden night of intimacy; an act of betrayal to the crown, an act that will put both their lives in jeopardy. Katreena flees to save them both, but their ability to access each other’s dreams does not diminish. Danger increases as their secret may be discovered and war erupts on their planet.
319 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 6, 2014
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Matthew O. Duncan
14 books86 followersMatthew O. Duncan is part of the resurgence of Old School Sci-fi. His books are a mix of Military Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, and Mystery weaved together with non-stop action.
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April 3, 2020
The Warrior's Stone: The New Terra Sagas: Book One, by Matthew O. Duncan. I'm not a great fan of Sci-fi space ship battles. But I was soon so engrossed that it was hard to put down. It's the perfect blend of Sci-fi, Fantasy and Romance with a hint of religion. It was refreshing to read a romance that only "hinted" about what went on and didn't get into the dirty details. The story line has me so hooked that I already purchased the other 2 and have started the 2nd. Author shows knowledge of military and technology. The animal descriptions were very intriguing. This would make a great movie. I hope to see it on the big screen someday.
April 22, 2025
I really enjoyed reading this book. Great storyline! Well written. A very nice addition to anyone's "to read" list.
December 4, 2021
Nice mix
Difficult to describe the story except as fun fascinating and quite a surprise. I'm glad that it actually seems to be a well-made story plus has a chance for sequels. I do recommend you read this book.
Difficult to describe the story except as fun fascinating and quite a surprise. I'm glad that it actually seems to be a well-made story plus has a chance for sequels. I do recommend you read this book.
January 9, 2021
Ok book. Kinda disjointed and superficial. Don't think I'll be reading the next book in the series
December 10, 2014
The Warrior's Stone: The New Terra Sagas: Book One, by Matthew O. Duncan, starts right off by introducing the character of Lt. Commander Roy O'Hara as he leads his squadron into battle. The objective: destroy the enemy's latest Super Destroyer. Things go downhill for Roy when he is shot down and crash lands on an unexplored planet. Near death he is soon found by a young woman named Katreena. She saves his life by using a special stone called the Boto Stone. She is unaware that by using the stone she has created an intimate bond between them.
At first I wasn't so sure that I was going to like this book. However, as I was reading through the book I found myself liking it more and more. The ending has definitely got me wanting to read the next book in the series. The storyline is interesting, nicely written, and well thought out. The characters are nicely written and the growing relationship between Roy and Katreena is believable. I recommend those who like the Sci-fi/Fantasy/Romance genres to try out this book.
At first I wasn't so sure that I was going to like this book. However, as I was reading through the book I found myself liking it more and more. The ending has definitely got me wanting to read the next book in the series. The storyline is interesting, nicely written, and well thought out. The characters are nicely written and the growing relationship between Roy and Katreena is believable. I recommend those who like the Sci-fi/Fantasy/Romance genres to try out this book.
March 27, 2021
Outstanding Science Fiction Thriller
Outstanding science fiction thriller, with intriguing plot and storyline. Characters are very real and well developed. The ending is outstanding and everyone lives happily ever after. The military aspect and fight scenes are very well written and keeps you turning pages. Can't wait to start Book 2.
Outstanding science fiction thriller, with intriguing plot and storyline. Characters are very real and well developed. The ending is outstanding and everyone lives happily ever after. The military aspect and fight scenes are very well written and keeps you turning pages. Can't wait to start Book 2.
October 7, 2014
Hubby suggested it. We don't often like the same. It started like a guys book, but it's a girl's book. I know that I love it because it is a perfect love story. Don't know why hubby who is all action pack kind of guy, why he likes it so much.
January 24, 2021
Nice Characters
I am circling back from Lt Reilly to catch these. The characters and world building are good as is the story line. I do wish the grammar and spelling were better.
I am circling back from Lt Reilly to catch these. The characters and world building are good as is the story line. I do wish the grammar and spelling were better.
May 5, 2021
Sappy but fun
This was fun. A little sappy maybe but a good tale. The best thing is it has a happy ending. It also has bad monster aliens, space battles, kings, queens, and a beautiful princess. And yes, the guy gets the girl.
This was fun. A little sappy maybe but a good tale. The best thing is it has a happy ending. It also has bad monster aliens, space battles, kings, queens, and a beautiful princess. And yes, the guy gets the girl.
September 1, 2014
Loved this book. Great characters and story. Can't wait for the next one.
September 17, 2014
I thought all the good Science Fiction writers were dead. This guy can tell a story. Were can I find more of his work?
December 16, 2020
Good
A good start to the book series, I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book released.
A good start to the book series, I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book released.
December 12, 2024
Following the traditional fantasy of stones of occult power, this book adds eclectic philosophical elements.
Katreena is a royal princess, so, of course, she is able to utilize a healing stone. Only women of royal blood can. Within her medieval culture, she’s a modern girl, realistic, hard-working and sacrificially devoted to her healing art. Despite her forward thinking, she had never imagined that a man would arrive on her world from outer space!
What fun ideas. Enter Roy, the unsuspecting human from earth, whose spaceship disappeared in a lake, leaving him stranded. However, when he encounters Katreena, a mystical bond develops between them that creates waves of weird conflicts.
At times, I thought this might be a Christian writing, especially with the desire of the local inhabitants to walk by faith, but then occult elements and existential sayings started weaving in, and I became clueless about the author's actual perspective on what is meaningful in life. I'm not surprised that his characters shared that foggy outlook.
Here’s an example: “My father once told me that darkness is an illusion, as is silence; neither truly exists. Life is the light and the sound of the universe. We are existence, not the moons or the stars, but us. Without us, there is nothing.”
I did enjoy most of the storyline, but I doubt that I’ll read the second book in the series.
Katreena is a royal princess, so, of course, she is able to utilize a healing stone. Only women of royal blood can. Within her medieval culture, she’s a modern girl, realistic, hard-working and sacrificially devoted to her healing art. Despite her forward thinking, she had never imagined that a man would arrive on her world from outer space!
What fun ideas. Enter Roy, the unsuspecting human from earth, whose spaceship disappeared in a lake, leaving him stranded. However, when he encounters Katreena, a mystical bond develops between them that creates waves of weird conflicts.
At times, I thought this might be a Christian writing, especially with the desire of the local inhabitants to walk by faith, but then occult elements and existential sayings started weaving in, and I became clueless about the author's actual perspective on what is meaningful in life. I'm not surprised that his characters shared that foggy outlook.
Here’s an example: “My father once told me that darkness is an illusion, as is silence; neither truly exists. Life is the light and the sound of the universe. We are existence, not the moons or the stars, but us. Without us, there is nothing.”
I did enjoy most of the storyline, but I doubt that I’ll read the second book in the series.
December 15, 2021
Nope.
I really thought this book was going to be decent while reading the first few chapters. Then the author lost his grip on the story. His female MC is thoroughly one dimensional. She comes across as the fantasy of a bigot. She's quiet and softspoken. She's a rule follower who has absolutely no problem that her whole role as Queen is reproduction. A widow, she is allowing her uncle to choose her next husband. She's a healer who has to give her talents away and who is oh so very gifted at it and fulfilled by doing it. So the author loves women as obedient servants. Yuk.
I gave up on the story when the author tried to describe attraction during the first romantic encounter between the mc's. Dear god. Has this man never talked to a woman? Could someone please tell him that serenity is the worst way to describe passion? Serenity describes lie down and get thru it. This is how he describes the first kiss, hahaha! "It was warm, soft and very loving. Her heart and mind swam together in waves of passion, with a serenity felt only when two souls first touch." Are you laughing? I did when I read that. Its like a virgin 70yr old nun tries her hand at romance writing. Nope. Not today.
I really thought this book was going to be decent while reading the first few chapters. Then the author lost his grip on the story. His female MC is thoroughly one dimensional. She comes across as the fantasy of a bigot. She's quiet and softspoken. She's a rule follower who has absolutely no problem that her whole role as Queen is reproduction. A widow, she is allowing her uncle to choose her next husband. She's a healer who has to give her talents away and who is oh so very gifted at it and fulfilled by doing it. So the author loves women as obedient servants. Yuk.
I gave up on the story when the author tried to describe attraction during the first romantic encounter between the mc's. Dear god. Has this man never talked to a woman? Could someone please tell him that serenity is the worst way to describe passion? Serenity describes lie down and get thru it. This is how he describes the first kiss, hahaha! "It was warm, soft and very loving. Her heart and mind swam together in waves of passion, with a serenity felt only when two souls first touch." Are you laughing? I did when I read that. Its like a virgin 70yr old nun tries her hand at romance writing. Nope. Not today.
January 12, 2021
So Disappointed
The book starts well with a careful blending of sci-fi tech in one world and paranormal tech in the other. The storyline slowly weaves the two MCs into a comfortable connection and then continues to move slowly forward. Then the evil aliens appear and the story goes off the rails.
The battles become overly graphic, the aliens are described with extreme violence and the author provides graphic detail to support that violent nature. I understand war is hell, but I do not enjoy reading graphic descriptions of horror just for the sake of the narrative. These events add nothing to the storyline.
At 55% this sci-fi paranormal theme becomes one of graphic horror and I lost all desire to continue. It wasn’t necessary to the story, the graphic violence does not improve the narrative or characters and I quit when I realized it was not dissipating.
Fair warning for those who do not enjoy senseless slaughter, bloody death or violent battles - leave this book on the shelf!
The book starts well with a careful blending of sci-fi tech in one world and paranormal tech in the other. The storyline slowly weaves the two MCs into a comfortable connection and then continues to move slowly forward. Then the evil aliens appear and the story goes off the rails.
The battles become overly graphic, the aliens are described with extreme violence and the author provides graphic detail to support that violent nature. I understand war is hell, but I do not enjoy reading graphic descriptions of horror just for the sake of the narrative. These events add nothing to the storyline.
At 55% this sci-fi paranormal theme becomes one of graphic horror and I lost all desire to continue. It wasn’t necessary to the story, the graphic violence does not improve the narrative or characters and I quit when I realized it was not dissipating.
Fair warning for those who do not enjoy senseless slaughter, bloody death or violent battles - leave this book on the shelf!
June 17, 2023
Slow burner
This takes some time to get going. It's very much a romance story set in the overall condition of a war that spans time and people.
The story picks up in the second third and keeps going, the old/royal English way of writing may get to some, I know the author using too much full words instead of abbreviation got to me ('did not' instead didn't).
It's overall enjoyable and a good break from the usual read.
This takes some time to get going. It's very much a romance story set in the overall condition of a war that spans time and people.
The story picks up in the second third and keeps going, the old/royal English way of writing may get to some, I know the author using too much full words instead of abbreviation got to me ('did not' instead didn't).
It's overall enjoyable and a good break from the usual read.
January 29, 2021
A little more of a romance novel in a future space war.
A different idea for a battle between races in the future. A little choppy in my opinion to be my favorite type of Sci-fi. I enjoyed the characters and some of the different concepts, but felt it was a little uneven. Still a fun read
A different idea for a battle between races in the future. A little choppy in my opinion to be my favorite type of Sci-fi. I enjoyed the characters and some of the different concepts, but felt it was a little uneven. Still a fun read
April 18, 2024
New Terra
What a wonderful story! I had been looking for a book to capture my imagination and pull me into a new universe. This book fit the bill from the very first chapter and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I will also be looking for more books written by Matthew Duncan. I’m sure he has many more marvelous stories to share.
What a wonderful story! I had been looking for a book to capture my imagination and pull me into a new universe. This book fit the bill from the very first chapter and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I will also be looking for more books written by Matthew Duncan. I’m sure he has many more marvelous stories to share.
January 25, 2021
Good story poor editing
The writer constantly used the word guaranty when he should be using guarantee. This spoils the experience, especially when it keeps recurring.
The writer constantly used the word guaranty when he should be using guarantee. This spoils the experience, especially when it keeps recurring.
February 7, 2021
Wow Wow
I just could not stop reading. All the action and what is Commander Roy going to do next and what is going to happen to Katerina!
I just could not stop reading. All the action and what is Commander Roy going to do next and what is going to happen to Katerina!
February 25, 2021
Very intriguing
Good creative character and planet development. Sadistic enemy. Interesting plot twists and turns. Really entertaining. I liked it a lot.
Good creative character and planet development. Sadistic enemy. Interesting plot twists and turns. Really entertaining. I liked it a lot.
June 27, 2023
DNF at 6%
A royal fairy tale drama for young girls..
A royal fairy tale drama for young girls..
February 15, 2025
I didn’t get past the first few chapters; I wasn't intrigued enough to continue reading this book.
December 22, 2020
Warrior's Stone, by Matthew O. Duncan.
This novel is a well-written science fiction work by an author I have not read before. It's the story of Roy O'Hara, a maverick Space Commander who crashes on an earthlike planet following a space duel with an adversary and is severely injured. Healer and Princess Royale Katreena find him. To save his life, she uses mysterious healing stones that not only repair his body but also create a bond between the pair that allows them to understand one another's intimate thoughts and communicate through lucid dreams.
This book would become just another space opera if Duncan's handling of the dream sequences were not understanding and deft. He shifts between intimate thoughts brought on by the bond and lucid dreams that reveal a different reality and back again to the story's validity with great skill.
He also has some interesting reflections on meditation to overcome stress and anxiety that dovetail nicely into his description of dreams.
Of course, the main action involves repelling an invasion by the Serken, serpent-like aliens abound to destroy all humanity. The battle that ensues blends thought transfer, dreams, and meditation in such a way that it releases the power of the planet's energy crystals to repel the aliens and save the world. But that's not quite the end.
Roy is again injured in the battle and evacuated from the planet while he is in a coma. Meanwhile, negotiations take place to place the earth beyond human contact and render it under protective custody. You'll have to read the book yourself to find out what happens, but the story is so exciting you won't be disappointed.
This novel is the first of at least two books planned by Duncan about Terra Nova and a fascinating read. Yes, it's science fiction, but with a mature outlook and some remarkable emotional writing. Buy it and give it a try even if you're not sure about sci-fi.!
This novel is a well-written science fiction work by an author I have not read before. It's the story of Roy O'Hara, a maverick Space Commander who crashes on an earthlike planet following a space duel with an adversary and is severely injured. Healer and Princess Royale Katreena find him. To save his life, she uses mysterious healing stones that not only repair his body but also create a bond between the pair that allows them to understand one another's intimate thoughts and communicate through lucid dreams.
This book would become just another space opera if Duncan's handling of the dream sequences were not understanding and deft. He shifts between intimate thoughts brought on by the bond and lucid dreams that reveal a different reality and back again to the story's validity with great skill.
He also has some interesting reflections on meditation to overcome stress and anxiety that dovetail nicely into his description of dreams.
Of course, the main action involves repelling an invasion by the Serken, serpent-like aliens abound to destroy all humanity. The battle that ensues blends thought transfer, dreams, and meditation in such a way that it releases the power of the planet's energy crystals to repel the aliens and save the world. But that's not quite the end.
Roy is again injured in the battle and evacuated from the planet while he is in a coma. Meanwhile, negotiations take place to place the earth beyond human contact and render it under protective custody. You'll have to read the book yourself to find out what happens, but the story is so exciting you won't be disappointed.
This novel is the first of at least two books planned by Duncan about Terra Nova and a fascinating read. Yes, it's science fiction, but with a mature outlook and some remarkable emotional writing. Buy it and give it a try even if you're not sure about sci-fi.!
August 14, 2016
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December 21, 2017
What a fantastic movie this would make.
The Warrior's Stone is on the edge of your seat Sci-Fi and Fantasy at its best. The storyline and characters are well developed. This book would make a phenomenal movie. I'm eagerally looking forward to Book Two.
The Warrior's Stone is on the edge of your seat Sci-Fi and Fantasy at its best. The storyline and characters are well developed. This book would make a phenomenal movie. I'm eagerally looking forward to Book Two.
September 1, 2014
Great Book, Now on Kindle
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