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Chaos and Retribution #1
Stone Bound
Three children with the powers of Stone, Sea and Sky...
Are all that stands between the world and the chaotic power of the Abyss.
Fen is only a boy when his city is sacked by enemy invaders. His mother is cut down before his eyes. Yet somehow, when the blade is turned on him, he survives without a scratch. But the attack awakens a strange power inside him, the same power that killed his father years ago.
Aislin came from the sea, her origins a mystery. Within her is an innate power over water, as natural as breathing. But she lives in a world of her own, emotionally isolated from everyone else, including Netra, the woman who is raising her. Bullied by the other children, Netra fears that one day Aislin will turn her power on them.
Karliss was touched by the wind at birth, destined to be the greatest wind shaman his people have ever seen. But he is careless with his power and he ignores the warnings about the madness that afflicts those who don't protect themselves against the spirits in the wind. When a ritual goes wrong and strikes down his mentor, Karliss suddenly has to deal with the true responsibilities of power.
The powerful, inhuman denizens of the Abyss are reaching out to take the world, and only these three children have a chance of stopping them, but only if they can learn to master not just their powers, but themselves...
Are all that stands between the world and the chaotic power of the Abyss.
Fen is only a boy when his city is sacked by enemy invaders. His mother is cut down before his eyes. Yet somehow, when the blade is turned on him, he survives without a scratch. But the attack awakens a strange power inside him, the same power that killed his father years ago.
Aislin came from the sea, her origins a mystery. Within her is an innate power over water, as natural as breathing. But she lives in a world of her own, emotionally isolated from everyone else, including Netra, the woman who is raising her. Bullied by the other children, Netra fears that one day Aislin will turn her power on them.
Karliss was touched by the wind at birth, destined to be the greatest wind shaman his people have ever seen. But he is careless with his power and he ignores the warnings about the madness that afflicts those who don't protect themselves against the spirits in the wind. When a ritual goes wrong and strikes down his mentor, Karliss suddenly has to deal with the true responsibilities of power.
The powerful, inhuman denizens of the Abyss are reaching out to take the world, and only these three children have a chance of stopping them, but only if they can learn to master not just their powers, but themselves...
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Published July 17, 2017
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About the author
Eric T. Knight
34 books118 followersBorn in 1965, I grew up on a working cattle ranch in the desert thirty miles from Wickenburg, Arizona, which at that time was exactly the middle of nowhere. Work, cactus and heat were plentiful, forms of recreation were not. The TV got two channels when it wanted to, and only in the evening after someone hand cranked the balky diesel generator to life. All of which meant that my primary form of escape was reading.
At 18 I fled to Tucson where I attended the University of Arizona. A number of fruitless attempts at productive majors followed, none of which stuck. Discovering I liked writing, I tried journalism two separate times, but had to drop it when I realized that I had no intention of conducting interviews with actual people but preferred simply making them up.
After graduating with a degree in Creative Writing in 1989, I backpacked Europe with a friend and caught the travel bug. With no meaningful job prospects, I hitchhiked around the U.S. for a while then went back to school to learn to be a high school English teacher. I got a teaching job right out of school in the middle of the year. The job lasted exactly one semester, or until I received my summer pay and realized I actually had money to continue backpacking.
The next stop was Australia, where I hoped to spend six months, working wherever I could, then a few months in New Zealand and the South Pacific. However, my plans changed irrevocably when I met a lovely Swiss woman, Claudia, in Alice Springs. Undoubtedly swept away by my lack of a job or real future, she agreed to allow me to follow her back to Switzerland where, a few months later, she gave up her job to continue traveling with me. Over the next couple years we backpacked the U.S., Eastern Europe and Australia/New Zealand, before marrying and settling in the mountains of Colorado, in a small town called Salida.
In Colorado we starved and froze, started our own electronics business, and had a couple of sons, Dylan and Daniel. In 2005 we shut the business down and moved back to Tucson.
I am currently working on finishing The Devastation Wars fantasy series and attending graduate school.
At 18 I fled to Tucson where I attended the University of Arizona. A number of fruitless attempts at productive majors followed, none of which stuck. Discovering I liked writing, I tried journalism two separate times, but had to drop it when I realized that I had no intention of conducting interviews with actual people but preferred simply making them up.
After graduating with a degree in Creative Writing in 1989, I backpacked Europe with a friend and caught the travel bug. With no meaningful job prospects, I hitchhiked around the U.S. for a while then went back to school to learn to be a high school English teacher. I got a teaching job right out of school in the middle of the year. The job lasted exactly one semester, or until I received my summer pay and realized I actually had money to continue backpacking.
The next stop was Australia, where I hoped to spend six months, working wherever I could, then a few months in New Zealand and the South Pacific. However, my plans changed irrevocably when I met a lovely Swiss woman, Claudia, in Alice Springs. Undoubtedly swept away by my lack of a job or real future, she agreed to allow me to follow her back to Switzerland where, a few months later, she gave up her job to continue traveling with me. Over the next couple years we backpacked the U.S., Eastern Europe and Australia/New Zealand, before marrying and settling in the mountains of Colorado, in a small town called Salida.
In Colorado we starved and froze, started our own electronics business, and had a couple of sons, Dylan and Daniel. In 2005 we shut the business down and moved back to Tucson.
I am currently working on finishing The Devastation Wars fantasy series and attending graduate school.
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September 2, 2022
4-stars.
I'll keep this fairly brief.
Three main characters are described in the introduction. Fen, Aislin, and Karliss, though you can read that in the author's blurb.
Fen's story occupies more than half of this book, and I enjoyed this part of the book the most. Then it goes on to tell two further short stories about the other two characters, both of which I found less interesting. Though the characters are children/teenagers there are a number of adult themes explored in this book.
The problem with this method is that none of the three are complete stories. You will have to go on and read the other books in the series to get the whole story, which is a little disappointing. Gone are the days when you got full stories in one book during a series.
This book was still good enough to get 4-stars from me, and I have bought book 2 to see how the characters develop. All in all I'm pleased to have discovered a new author.
Thanks for reading.
I'll keep this fairly brief.
Three main characters are described in the introduction. Fen, Aislin, and Karliss, though you can read that in the author's blurb.
Fen's story occupies more than half of this book, and I enjoyed this part of the book the most. Then it goes on to tell two further short stories about the other two characters, both of which I found less interesting. Though the characters are children/teenagers there are a number of adult themes explored in this book.
The problem with this method is that none of the three are complete stories. You will have to go on and read the other books in the series to get the whole story, which is a little disappointing. Gone are the days when you got full stories in one book during a series.
This book was still good enough to get 4-stars from me, and I have bought book 2 to see how the characters develop. All in all I'm pleased to have discovered a new author.
Thanks for reading.
August 12, 2017
What a great read, gripping right till the last page! loved the three characters, so different to one another all children with different powers if only they learn to harness these! Fen is stone bound, Aislin is water/sea bound and Karliss is wind bound, Fen scared of his stone powers, aislin uses her powers when she goes on the defence and Karliss is careless of how he uses the power of the wind even when warned it could lead to his insanity!! The fist is also a great character, turned into a hero who protects and uses Fen, how will these characters save the world from destruction? dying to read the 2nd novel!! Recommend this book to all fantasy readers.
May 13, 2020
This is a solid opening to a YA fantasy series, following the separate but (presumably) soon-to-cross lives of three young people. Each has a pretty fascinating story, though I felt like Fen's and Karliss' stories were stronger. Aislinn, while her arrival and the hints of her powers are interesting, felt less like the focus and more like something the "real" main character of her portion, Netra, was dealing with. Nevertheless, the contrasts of their powers and the way they'll likely all fit together had me cracking open Book 2 as soon as I finished this one. We've barely scratched the surface of something interesting here.
June 28, 2017
***I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
I can tell that this is going to be one epic saga with a complex storyline and characters. I'm glad that the author decided to break up the story to better layout the storyline. By breaking the story into a trilogy it should lend itself to a more in-depth characters story. Finn, Aislin, and Karliss have a hard road to travel before or if they're going to save their world and each other. A reader can easily be drawn into the story thereby making it hard to put the book down. I haven't read anything by this author before but I look forward to reading the rest of the books in this trilogy. I'm going to be looking at other works from Mr. Knight.
I can tell that this is going to be one epic saga with a complex storyline and characters. I'm glad that the author decided to break up the story to better layout the storyline. By breaking the story into a trilogy it should lend itself to a more in-depth characters story. Finn, Aislin, and Karliss have a hard road to travel before or if they're going to save their world and each other. A reader can easily be drawn into the story thereby making it hard to put the book down. I haven't read anything by this author before but I look forward to reading the rest of the books in this trilogy. I'm going to be looking at other works from Mr. Knight.
February 2, 2020
Eric T. Knight's Chaos and Retribution series takes place after the earth-shaking events in his Immortality and Chaos series. Stone Bound: A Coming of Age Epic Fantasy Adventure, the first book of the new series, focuses on 3 children born touched with nature's primary essences: Fen, a boy infused with the power of Stone; Aislin, a girl imbued with Sea power; and Karliss, a boy carrying the power of Air inside himself. It's an enjoyable and interesting story filled with mystery regarding the future.
The story begins with Netra, a central character in the first series, who has settled in a quiet seaside village away from the cataclysmic events that swept her up before. Two friends, Sea beings she met during the troubles, show up at the village, tell her that another huge disaster is coming, and gives her a baby girl. Stunned, Netra objects, but they tell her the girl was born with Sea powers and will be instrumental in saving the world, and Netra is the one they trust to guide Aislin and keep her safe.
The bulk of the story is about Fen, of Stone power, who is adopted by Barik, the new leader of his nation, after losing his mother in a deadly war. Barik sees something special in Fen and begins to recruit young boys to learn to fight and soldier from early age. Next, the story goes back to Aislin as Netra struggles to reach and teach her. Aislin is at home in the sea but is oddly disconnected from humans and other land creatures. Finally, the focus changes to Karliss, the boy touched by the wind, who lives with his Sertithian family and tribe. Karliss is training to be the next Wind-talker, the main guide for his people, but the spirits of the air constantly pull him toward mischief and fun instead of focusing on his responsibilities.
The book is relatively short - it ends before the children are of age - but it's a good read. The second series novel, Sky Touched, will obviously spend the bulk of its time on Karliss with continuing development of the characters of Aislin and Fen.
The story begins with Netra, a central character in the first series, who has settled in a quiet seaside village away from the cataclysmic events that swept her up before. Two friends, Sea beings she met during the troubles, show up at the village, tell her that another huge disaster is coming, and gives her a baby girl. Stunned, Netra objects, but they tell her the girl was born with Sea powers and will be instrumental in saving the world, and Netra is the one they trust to guide Aislin and keep her safe.
The bulk of the story is about Fen, of Stone power, who is adopted by Barik, the new leader of his nation, after losing his mother in a deadly war. Barik sees something special in Fen and begins to recruit young boys to learn to fight and soldier from early age. Next, the story goes back to Aislin as Netra struggles to reach and teach her. Aislin is at home in the sea but is oddly disconnected from humans and other land creatures. Finally, the focus changes to Karliss, the boy touched by the wind, who lives with his Sertithian family and tribe. Karliss is training to be the next Wind-talker, the main guide for his people, but the spirits of the air constantly pull him toward mischief and fun instead of focusing on his responsibilities.
The book is relatively short - it ends before the children are of age - but it's a good read. The second series novel, Sky Touched, will obviously spend the bulk of its time on Karliss with continuing development of the characters of Aislin and Fen.
March 30, 2018
This is the second series by Eric T. Knight that I've read, the first one being the adventures of Ace Lone Wolf, which I love for the sense of humour and a very bright way of mingling historical facts and figures into Ace's stories:)
What I appreciate a lot in Eric T. Knight's writing is the easiness with which he weaves his stories. He's great at developing both the world created and the characters themselves, making them relatable, likeable and true-to-life with all their faults and weaknesses as well as strenghts... He's equally good at creating fast-paced plots, well thought-out, concise and to the point, despite any digressions he may make on the way...
All these are true about "Stone Bound", the first in the new series, much darker and a completely different genre to Ace's adventures. I liked it a lot, though; the new characters we meet - Fen, Aislin and Karliss - are both interesting and mysterious as we can only guess and not quite comprehend what powers they have and how they can use them, so we discover them along with the children. I also liked the background world, its cultures and history (that is so far only hinted upon although we feel there certainly is some evil lurking from the past)...
So why didn't I give it 5 stars? Because I really hate cliffhangers!:) And the book does leave us at the point where we need to know more: every one of the three parts dedicated to the children's stories leaves us in a tight spot and you want to cry: "Oh, no! What now?!" And also the book is more like an introduction to a true adventure, being really a description of the main characters' childhood and explainig how the children came to the point when everything really is about to start...
But this said, it's a story that will grip you and won't let go until you finish reading - and start waiting for the next in the series to be published...:)
What I appreciate a lot in Eric T. Knight's writing is the easiness with which he weaves his stories. He's great at developing both the world created and the characters themselves, making them relatable, likeable and true-to-life with all their faults and weaknesses as well as strenghts... He's equally good at creating fast-paced plots, well thought-out, concise and to the point, despite any digressions he may make on the way...
All these are true about "Stone Bound", the first in the new series, much darker and a completely different genre to Ace's adventures. I liked it a lot, though; the new characters we meet - Fen, Aislin and Karliss - are both interesting and mysterious as we can only guess and not quite comprehend what powers they have and how they can use them, so we discover them along with the children. I also liked the background world, its cultures and history (that is so far only hinted upon although we feel there certainly is some evil lurking from the past)...
So why didn't I give it 5 stars? Because I really hate cliffhangers!:) And the book does leave us at the point where we need to know more: every one of the three parts dedicated to the children's stories leaves us in a tight spot and you want to cry: "Oh, no! What now?!" And also the book is more like an introduction to a true adventure, being really a description of the main characters' childhood and explainig how the children came to the point when everything really is about to start...
But this said, it's a story that will grip you and won't let go until you finish reading - and start waiting for the next in the series to be published...:)
August 23, 2018
Enthralling
Like his previous series Immortality and Chaos, Eric T Knight's Chaos and Retribution grabbed my attention from the very beginning. I just finished Book 1, Stone Bound, and I am already worried about when the series will be completed and released. I don't want to catch up to the author and have to wait for each book's publication. I prefer to own the whole series before I begin reading so I never have to wait. This book focuses on three young characters - Fen, Aislin, and Karliss. Each child has a special ability unique to him/her. The books are set in the same world as the previous quintilogy, about 15 years later. The only character from the other series that we meet again in this book is Netra, who is now Aislin's adopted mother. I'm hoping more of the familiar characters will make appearances in future books. Each of the three young people in this book had me so engrossed that when their section of the story ended and the next one began I was left wanting more. If you enjoy epic fantasy on a grand scale these books are for you. Eric T Knight is right up there with Tolkien, Lackey, Donaldson, and McCaffrey as one of my favorite fantasy authors.
Like his previous series Immortality and Chaos, Eric T Knight's Chaos and Retribution grabbed my attention from the very beginning. I just finished Book 1, Stone Bound, and I am already worried about when the series will be completed and released. I don't want to catch up to the author and have to wait for each book's publication. I prefer to own the whole series before I begin reading so I never have to wait. This book focuses on three young characters - Fen, Aislin, and Karliss. Each child has a special ability unique to him/her. The books are set in the same world as the previous quintilogy, about 15 years later. The only character from the other series that we meet again in this book is Netra, who is now Aislin's adopted mother. I'm hoping more of the familiar characters will make appearances in future books. Each of the three young people in this book had me so engrossed that when their section of the story ended and the next one began I was left wanting more. If you enjoy epic fantasy on a grand scale these books are for you. Eric T Knight is right up there with Tolkien, Lackey, Donaldson, and McCaffrey as one of my favorite fantasy authors.
January 1, 2019
High Quality Epic Fantasy
The texture and detail of the writing make it clear from almost the first paragraph that this is an expansive novel with deep world-building thought behind it. And I'm a sucker for the intros and origins of multiple characters, who are fated to come together at some point in the future.
Fen, the fighter aligned with stone, Aislin the sounder aligned with water and the ocean, and Karliss, the wind aligned. Aislin a loaner and outcast with an adopted mother trying to make her into something she isn't, Karliss with responsibility to be his tribes shaman thrust upon him too soon, forcing him into a near-miraculous maturation process, and Karliss, an orphaned recruit for the army forming on the ashes of a sacked city, befriended by the new king, or fist, of the city, and having to fight to prove himself amongst a group of other boy-recruits.
I was annoyed that the first brief section dealing with Aislin didn't provide a pronunciation, but then it was given in the second section, after my minds ear had already decided on another pronunciation. Its a minor quibble but is it really necessary to embed the pronunciation in the book?
The texture and detail of the writing make it clear from almost the first paragraph that this is an expansive novel with deep world-building thought behind it. And I'm a sucker for the intros and origins of multiple characters, who are fated to come together at some point in the future.
Fen, the fighter aligned with stone, Aislin the sounder aligned with water and the ocean, and Karliss, the wind aligned. Aislin a loaner and outcast with an adopted mother trying to make her into something she isn't, Karliss with responsibility to be his tribes shaman thrust upon him too soon, forcing him into a near-miraculous maturation process, and Karliss, an orphaned recruit for the army forming on the ashes of a sacked city, befriended by the new king, or fist, of the city, and having to fight to prove himself amongst a group of other boy-recruits.
I was annoyed that the first brief section dealing with Aislin didn't provide a pronunciation, but then it was given in the second section, after my minds ear had already decided on another pronunciation. Its a minor quibble but is it really necessary to embed the pronunciation in the book?
May 22, 2018
A Fantasy Masterwork!
This is a book that has a heart as powerful as raging water, a story line as solid as stone and characters that will sweep you up like gale force wind! Heartfelt people, power this amazing tale of three kids, in vastly different places coming of age with unimaginable powers and what might be a world ending cataclysm they don't even know exists on the horizon. Eric T. Knight, the ' T ' stands for Triumph, because this book is no less than a major victory in the Epic Fantasy genre. I was pulled down a river of emotion, tumbled down the cliffs of adversity with the characters and left with a sense of wonder as I watched these three children grow and learn about their strange abilities! Bring your appetite because Stone Bound will leave you hungry for more in what promises to be a knockout series!
This is a book that has a heart as powerful as raging water, a story line as solid as stone and characters that will sweep you up like gale force wind! Heartfelt people, power this amazing tale of three kids, in vastly different places coming of age with unimaginable powers and what might be a world ending cataclysm they don't even know exists on the horizon. Eric T. Knight, the ' T ' stands for Triumph, because this book is no less than a major victory in the Epic Fantasy genre. I was pulled down a river of emotion, tumbled down the cliffs of adversity with the characters and left with a sense of wonder as I watched these three children grow and learn about their strange abilities! Bring your appetite because Stone Bound will leave you hungry for more in what promises to be a knockout series!
July 21, 2021
Intense fantasy story
Knight pens a fantastical story in Stone Bound. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very realistic. The Dragon Queen of chaos is more than just that, and there is a intensity for survival, and to follow destiny's path. Action packed with magic, and legacy rituals, their powers aren't the only thing they have to master. It's a grand story, and it was well told. This author has a great imagination and I'm glad it's being shared with stories. This author is not just a writer but a great storyteller. What an enjoyable journey. Who could ask for more, when it's filled with magical/fantastical creatures and other interesting beings. Stone Bound is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I look forward to reading many more stories by this author.
Knight pens a fantastical story in Stone Bound. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very realistic. The Dragon Queen of chaos is more than just that, and there is a intensity for survival, and to follow destiny's path. Action packed with magic, and legacy rituals, their powers aren't the only thing they have to master. It's a grand story, and it was well told. This author has a great imagination and I'm glad it's being shared with stories. This author is not just a writer but a great storyteller. What an enjoyable journey. Who could ask for more, when it's filled with magical/fantastical creatures and other interesting beings. Stone Bound is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I look forward to reading many more stories by this author.
July 13, 2017
***I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
Mr Knight quickly engages the reader with what is sure to be a great trilogy. Although this first book deals mainly with Fen, I found myself interested in all 3 character which seem destined to save the world. Eric T. Knight has an interesting take on magic while not entirely new is at least not the same old same old that so many writers stick to. He has also created a world that exists not only now but has a developed history. This is the first book I have read of his and I will come back to finish this series. I honestly cant wait to see what happens to these children as they grow up and discover what fate has in store for them.
Mr Knight quickly engages the reader with what is sure to be a great trilogy. Although this first book deals mainly with Fen, I found myself interested in all 3 character which seem destined to save the world. Eric T. Knight has an interesting take on magic while not entirely new is at least not the same old same old that so many writers stick to. He has also created a world that exists not only now but has a developed history. This is the first book I have read of his and I will come back to finish this series. I honestly cant wait to see what happens to these children as they grow up and discover what fate has in store for them.
February 26, 2024
I liked Fen's story the most. The other two kids are so different that it's going to take getting into the next book to see whether or not I "like" them for heroes. Never got to get in the girl's head, so it's hard to see if any growth was happening. From her stepmother's perspective, she comes across as a petulant space cadet. Karliss' story is rather heartbreaking at the end of this, with his abrupt transition to responsibility.
Speaking of the end... I've shelved this as a cliffhanger, but it's more that I don't get the placement of the book break. Feels very arbitrary. The extra chapter at the end, labeled as the first chapter preview of book 2 would have been the better ending.
Speaking of the end... I've shelved this as a cliffhanger, but it's more that I don't get the placement of the book break. Feels very arbitrary. The extra chapter at the end, labeled as the first chapter preview of book 2 would have been the better ending.
October 11, 2017
Very good
Eric Knight is a new author for me and I am very happy with his writing style. For me this book starts out with background on the three main characters, Fen, Aislin and Karliss. They are from different parts of their world and have never met. They are young and just discovering their power. I was drawn to the characters from the beginning and feel the story is well developed. As this book ended I was left wanting more. So now I am ready to read book two. I highly recommend this book. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Eric Knight is a new author for me and I am very happy with his writing style. For me this book starts out with background on the three main characters, Fen, Aislin and Karliss. They are from different parts of their world and have never met. They are young and just discovering their power. I was drawn to the characters from the beginning and feel the story is well developed. As this book ended I was left wanting more. So now I am ready to read book two. I highly recommend this book. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
March 12, 2019
A great “first in the series” work!
Having never read the works of this author before, I was pleasantly surprised with the way he introduced each of the characters and fleshed them out until I felt I knew them all. Not just the people, but their surroundings, beliefs, and rituals. This was one of those books I was repeatedly able to put aside. It was also one I looked anxiously forward to picking up again. A very good read and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Having never read the works of this author before, I was pleasantly surprised with the way he introduced each of the characters and fleshed them out until I felt I knew them all. Not just the people, but their surroundings, beliefs, and rituals. This was one of those books I was repeatedly able to put aside. It was also one I looked anxiously forward to picking up again. A very good read and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
July 22, 2020
Everything with Fen was great. Everything with Karliss was fun. Everything with Aislin was to be patient. The brotherhood with Fen's side of the story was great. Those were interesting supporting characters. if only the book ended on Fen. Definitely a saga as the book just ends with many things left unanswered. will continue the series as its interesting and i'm invested in Fen and his squad. Will Aislin become more open to others. How will Karliss handle things with the outcome of the book. definitely give it a read.
January 22, 2021
A great beginning to what, by all indications, will be an amazing series. This tale follows three kids who are very special. Fin, Aislin, and Karless are born with affinities to stone, the sea, and the wind respectively. We learn about each of them and the struggles they endure in their early lives as they work toward learning who and what they are. Each story is unique and compelling and would be an interesting tale on its own. The implication that their futures will eventually combine is intriguing. I received a review copy of this book and I highly recommend it.
July 26, 2022
I love that the sereis started with three different prologues--I know there's a weird anti-prologue bias, at least in trad pub, and for one thing I respected the decision to just toss that out right at the beginning! But also, the prologues were well-done as an introduction to each character. Stone Bound then starts with Fen's story, which might be why I was most engaged in it. This first volume really sets up a fascinating series of conflicts to come for all three protagonists, but especially for Fen and his band of soldier children.
December 24, 2018
Love these books.
After reading the Chaos and Immortality books, I am continuing on to the Chaos and Retribution series. I truly enjoy Knight's characters. They all feel very realistic and the dialogue strikes me as genuine. Hidden within the fantasy aspect of these books are kernels of true wisdom reminiscent of Taoism and Buddhism. I come away from these stories a better person as well as thoroughly entertained.
After reading the Chaos and Immortality books, I am continuing on to the Chaos and Retribution series. I truly enjoy Knight's characters. They all feel very realistic and the dialogue strikes me as genuine. Hidden within the fantasy aspect of these books are kernels of true wisdom reminiscent of Taoism and Buddhism. I come away from these stories a better person as well as thoroughly entertained.
March 22, 2019
Favorite Character
Fen, Karliss, & Aislin.
All three children are especially gifted.
Fen's entire life has been changed.
Karliss's status as of the end of this book is changing.
Aislin's disconnection from everyone else, hopefully will change in the next book.
So, as of the end of this book StoneBound,
I consider Fen my favorites so far.
He has grown up alot, & been thru so much grief.
I hope for all three too develop healthfully as the series progresses.
Fen, Karliss, & Aislin.
All three children are especially gifted.
Fen's entire life has been changed.
Karliss's status as of the end of this book is changing.
Aislin's disconnection from everyone else, hopefully will change in the next book.
So, as of the end of this book StoneBound,
I consider Fen my favorites so far.
He has grown up alot, & been thru so much grief.
I hope for all three too develop healthfully as the series progresses.
June 4, 2020
Summary: Interesting universe, good characterisations, well written and hopefully a plot that will eventually come together. This book is really a coming of age book
Plotline: We just see the foundation of an overall plot, but it has promise
Premise: Very interesting universe, different with lots more to learn
Writing:Very good, descriptive and entertaining
Ending: More to com
Pace: Never a dull moment!
Plotline: We just see the foundation of an overall plot, but it has promise
Premise: Very interesting universe, different with lots more to learn
Writing:Very good, descriptive and entertaining
Ending: More to com
Pace: Never a dull moment!
September 19, 2018
three to preserve the land
three children born with affinities to stone, water and air, will be the saviors of their countries. but they are children and they have many lessons to learn first, among them loss, hate, and fear. how out of there will they find the love needed to save others?
three children born with affinities to stone, water and air, will be the saviors of their countries. but they are children and they have many lessons to learn first, among them loss, hate, and fear. how out of there will they find the love needed to save others?
June 3, 2019
Still a great read
Read the first series of the book, and even though twas fantasy, the author made the characters human. Also the lovely lessons in not judging situations too quickly, not all is what it seems, neither are people. Forgiveness of self and others ... Just a great series, I've not the words. This one has me hooked as well thus far.
Read the first series of the book, and even though twas fantasy, the author made the characters human. Also the lovely lessons in not judging situations too quickly, not all is what it seems, neither are people. Forgiveness of self and others ... Just a great series, I've not the words. This one has me hooked as well thus far.
July 8, 2020
Three part story starts an interesting new adventure
Three beginnings occurring at roughly the same time. Three unique characters with vastly different experiences makes this a little difficult to follow at first, but once the reader realizes they’re all tied together and it’s the initial character build, it makes a lot more sense. I’m a fan!
Three beginnings occurring at roughly the same time. Three unique characters with vastly different experiences makes this a little difficult to follow at first, but once the reader realizes they’re all tied together and it’s the initial character build, it makes a lot more sense. I’m a fan!
October 30, 2017
Great start to an epic series
Cannot wait to read the next installments in this series.
Great character development, compelling story, leaving the reader with a thirst for what's next
Cannot wait to read the next installments in this series.
Great character development, compelling story, leaving the reader with a thirst for what's next
September 9, 2018
Stone Bound
Taking place 10 years after the Immortality and Chaos books. The Story centers around three children destined to save the world. Each from different back grounds, Stone, Sea, Sky! Great start.
Taking place 10 years after the Immortality and Chaos books. The Story centers around three children destined to save the world. Each from different back grounds, Stone, Sea, Sky! Great start.
November 24, 2021
Had three different perspectives, though Fen (stone bound) was the MC/POV. Was a good coming-of-age story that showed him coming through the ranks of a child army after raiders pillaged his village. The end of his story was easily the most interesting part of the story.
August 14, 2017
Great new series - takes place after the Immortality & Chaos series. Bright new characters with special gifts.
February 19, 2019
This is the type of book that hooks into you fully. I am so glad that I have read it, and the next one. Highly recommend it.
March 28, 2019
A good enjoyable read
A good enjoyable read. Characters well drawn and a good plot line. Book is a continuation of the previous series of book. Which you would need to read first
A good enjoyable read. Characters well drawn and a good plot line. Book is a continuation of the previous series of book. Which you would need to read first
April 20, 2019
This book was recommended to me
Wow. Great storyline and the characters are well developed. Eric T. Knight is an amazing story teller. Check it out you will be glad you did
Wow. Great storyline and the characters are well developed. Eric T. Knight is an amazing story teller. Check it out you will be glad you did
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