Outcast

Keepers of the Stone #1

by Andrew Anzur Clement

A trained killer. A demonic Order. A jewel that could change the course of history.

Malka and Stas have found have already found themselves unwilling allies once, protecting a fantastical stone from the designs of the Urumi’s demonic Order. Little did they know that was only the beginning….

The last in a Sect of fanatical thieves, Malka has sacrificed everything to protect the object she carries. Having become its unwitting guardian, she is forced to flee British India for the American West. Her immediate goal? Keep the dark Order off her trail and avoid being taken into the ranks of its enslaved members. But – even with her supernatural powers and the aid of a mysterious shapeshifter – doing so will prove tougher than she could’ve possibly imagined.

Stas is about to go on a journey of his own. The adventurous son of a refugee learns he is being sent home to a continent he has never visited. Stas dreads the move, but begins adapting to his new, seemingly mundane, environment. Unknown to him, the Urumi have their own plans for Stas and his best friend, Nell. He is about to embark on his most dangerous adventure yet….

Trapped in unfamiliar parts the globe and thrust into a fantasy world they do not understand, Stas and Malka struggle to find allies. Battle the Urumi. And uncover their path to the stone’s cataclysmic final purpose.

Whether they know it or not, their most epic quest has just begun….

Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy

314 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 7, 2018

About the author

Polish. Slovenian. American. #1 Amazon bestselling author. Lives in Slovenia. Citizen of the world.
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Reviews

[Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a pleasant surprise to discover an historical action adventure tale with the strong women heroes we need in the present day! Ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, so I'm hooked for the next one. I did recognize the some of the characters from the classic In Desert and Wilderness, which I read as a child, and it was nice to see Stas and Nell having some new adventures. But I really liked the new characters this author has created. A Pakistani-British girl whose lethal weapon is her headscarf and a shape-shifter who can turn into a cat. And they find a really unusual way to rob a bank. Definitely check it out.

[Marg Corjay · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received the Keepers of the Stone trilogy as a Goodreads giveaway. It was fast-paced interesting fantasy series with lots of unique twists. I enjoyed it, I felt it was targeted to a young adult audience. It was a clean read, in that it had no excessive violence, strong language, or sexual overtones. I wish more background on the characters was provided, I was confused as to their history together. Although the books are set in the 1800's the characters make references and use expressions that that were not used for at least a hundred years in the future, no mention of time-travel. I would like to learn more about Liza, my favorite character, a felinoid. I would highly recommend this series to anyone who likes a solid clean fantasy.

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[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Outcasts is the first installment from the Keepers of the Stone series. I thought it was a great beginning to the series. This historical is full of action, adventure and intrigue. I love these fun characters. The book ends with quite a cliffhanger, making me look forward to what will happen next in the second book, Exile.
The Outcasts is definitely a must read and I recommend it to those who love the fantasy genre.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.