Striking the Stone

by Jay Krauss

Genres: Litrpg

803 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 31, 2026

About the author

Jay is an animal lover, software developer, traditional blacksmith, modern woodworker, terrible mechanic, avid reader, and author.

A master of no trades, perhaps, but a consummate dabbler.

Writing in both Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres.

Reviews

[Chrissy]

Fantastic Storytelling

I've come to enjoy this author's dry humour and wonderful use of words to paint a picture of fantastical creatures and places, but this series warms my heart in the way the others do not.

Brandt the Stone Dwarf is a blend of curmudgeon and warm-hearted who thinks he's a loner but somehow ends up with a household of individuals as unique as he is.

His adventures through the digital world of Jadewylld are humorous and gripping. His journey into The Depths from the entry in his backyard fuels his growth as he mines for the resources needed for his true passion, his blacksmithing.

Brandt's success, however, seems to have attracted the attention of the ruling powers of the Kingdom. Moving away from his Mountain to protect his friends he journeys to the heart of power and takes on criminals and corporate raiders alike.

I heartily recommend this latest addition to this series. I can't wait for the next one!

[Mim Crenshaw]

Loved It

This was even better than the first book. Brandt, Teddy, and Thea , along with Saki made a wonderful found family. The author made a very smart decision in making Sali a friend/family member instead of trying to make it a into a love relationship between Brandt and Saki. I love how they play off of each other like almost a deep sibling bound that's forming. Even the companions, Teddy and Thea are included in the deepening of bonds and in the fights of the family; some of which that had me laughing out loud. I can't wait for book 3 to see what they will name the baby dragon and who is the Dwarf asking questions.

[Seth]

Great series

I love this series. The characters are well written it has great humor and action. The slice of life aspect gives me the warm feelings that I've come to enjoy when reading that type.

[Zack Turner]

Fanfreakingtastic!

What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!

[Iain]

Really good read

I enjoyed this, as I did the first entry in the series.
Great world building, expanding more in this book too. Characters are well written,

[graham davies]

Love jay's books

Grumpy unpolished what's not to love about this Dwarven, cough cough Hero. Genuinely enjoyable read well put together can't wait for the next book.

[Jonathan Andrew]

Fantastic Book

I really want to chain you to a desk and force you to write faster haha. I would rate this series as one of my top favorites so far.

[Roberto Flores]

I don't know when people started thinking the trope of doing nothing while enemies keep trying to take you down was entertaining. It's boring and usually quite obvious. This book is no exception.

[Peter]

Great book

Stellar work once again from Jay Krauss. Lots of action and adventure, magic and crafting. Looking forward to the next one.