Millennium Stone

by Jacob Emrey

William Locke is playing with his friends and loyal dog, Spartacus, when he hears the king is waiting for him at his family’s cottage. As William quickly heads home, he has no idea that because of King Herodotus’s obscure vision and an ancient prophesy, he has been chosen to save the kingdom from annihilation by recovering a powerful stone with magic nobody understands. William accepts his fate with one condition—that Spartacus may join him.

With their sights set on finding the Millennium Stone, the two companions venture into the treacherous kingdom full of witches, imps, undead, giants, and worse. With fate on their side, William and Spartacus meet an orphaned pickpocket, an amazing swordsman turned frog, and an incredible crystal dragon. Together, the unlikely friends must valiantly fight the mysterious darkness that threatens to consume everything. Now only time will tell if they will unearth the stone before it is too late for all of them.

In this charming young-adult adventure, a boy and his brave dog embark on a journey to find a magical stone that they hope will help save their kingdom from a tragic ending.

Genres: Fantasy

188 pages, Paperback

First published April 22, 2015

About the author

Jacob Emrey was born and grew up in Northern California. After high school he joined the Marines and served four years as part of the security battalion for Marine One. After his service ended, he went off to college to get his degree in History and a high school teaching credential. However, he was unlucky enough to graduate college and enter the workforce just as the real estate crisis exploded all over the world economy. With no teaching jobs in the U.S., Jacob looked overseas. Since then he has worked in Ukraine, Kuwait, China and Thailand as well as the United States. However, through it all, writing has always been his passion, so no matter where he lived, he was working on something whether it was a novella, short story, or novel.

Reviews

[Cin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this captivating story. I am sure younger readers will like this wonderful adventure. Very brave and memorable characters. This book is a page turner. I would recommend this book to other people.

I received a free copy of this book from the Goodreads First Reads program.

[Dalyn Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jacob Emrey crafts a sweeping fantasy adventure fueled by loyalty, prophecy, friendship, and the fierce heart of an ordinary boy suddenly handed an extraordinary destiny. William Locke doesn’t march toward heroism he stumbles into it with courage that feels untrained, human, and fearless only when it matters.

With a loyal dog named Spartacus at his side, the bond between the two anchors the entire journey. Their quest through the peril soaked world molded around King Herodotus’s cryptic vision gives the story its mythic pulse ancient prophecy, misunderstood magic, strange allies, and battles standing shoulder to shoulder with heartbreak, humor, and wonder.

The supporting cast adds dazzle without distraction: a swordsman trapped in amphibian form, an crystal dragon blazing with legend level mystique, and creatures that threaten not just the kingdom, but hope itself.

A gripping YA fantasy that leaves readers cheering for courage forged through companionship, difference, and unlikely unity.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to receive this book for free after winning it here on a Goodreads giveaway! I really enjoyed this book, I think most kids would like it as well. There are some good life lessons throughout the book as well!