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Alastair Stone Chronicles #5-7
Alastair Stone Chronicles Box Set, Vol. 2
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Return to the world of Dr. Alastair Stone—British mage, occult studies professor, and magical adventurer—in this new collection featuring books Five through Seven of the Amazon-bestselling urban fantasy series.
Core of Stone
Alastair Stone knew it would take a big sacrifice to end the Evil’s hold over our world. He was ready to make that sacrifice—but he expected it to be his life.
Never in his worst nightmares did he think it would be his magic.
Despairing and grief-stricken at the loss of the abilities that defined his existence, he’s on the fast track to self-destruction when a dear friend convinces him to take a desperate last chance. He heads to Las Vegas to find the only man who might be able to help him, but instead finds some old allies in dire need of his own help with a deadly—and very magical—threat.
Stone’s answer to nearly every problem has always been magic—but that’s off the table now. All he’s got are his wits and his courage to keep himself and his friends alive. Can he put aside his pride and bitterness long enough to prove there’s more to him than magic?
Blood and Stone
When his friend Jason Thayer disappears after heading to his home town to attend a wedding, the only clue Alastair Stone has to his whereabouts is a cryptic phone message about "something weird" Jason saw shortly before he vanished.
Stone travels to the picturesque tourist town where Jason was last seen and is soon caught up in a horrific web of murder, malevolent magic, and a mysterious and ancient force that's resurfaced even more powerful than ever after a long dormancy. What is it, how is it connected to the town and its residents, and why has it returned now? What does it want with Jason?
Alone and without his usual resources, Stone must find a way to track down and defeat the malignant entity before it cuts a swath of death across the town—and before it uses its insidious powers to destroy Stone's reputation, his livelihood, and his life.
Heart of Stone
With Jason and Verity in southern California, Alastair Stone quickly discovers he misses his best friends and favorite confidants far more than he expected to. It isn't long, though, before he's got some new matters to occupy his mind: a student who may have fallen under the influence of a magical cult leader, and a budding relationship with a sexy, intelligent, and stunningly beautiful woman who's everything he never dared to dream of.
As his connection with his new lover grows ever deeper, Stone is drawn into a dangerous web of dark magic, an ancient, malevolent grimoire, and plans within plans that could lead not only to his own destruction, but those of his beloved and his student as well. Pursued by a terrifying duo who are immune to magic, Stone must unravel the purpose of the grimoire and defeat a powerful enemy before it's too late.
But what will he do if he's forced to choose between his own student and the woman he loves?
Return to the world of Dr. Alastair Stone—British mage, occult studies professor, and magical adventurer—in this new collection featuring books Five through Seven of the Amazon-bestselling urban fantasy series.
Core of Stone
Alastair Stone knew it would take a big sacrifice to end the Evil’s hold over our world. He was ready to make that sacrifice—but he expected it to be his life.
Never in his worst nightmares did he think it would be his magic.
Despairing and grief-stricken at the loss of the abilities that defined his existence, he’s on the fast track to self-destruction when a dear friend convinces him to take a desperate last chance. He heads to Las Vegas to find the only man who might be able to help him, but instead finds some old allies in dire need of his own help with a deadly—and very magical—threat.
Stone’s answer to nearly every problem has always been magic—but that’s off the table now. All he’s got are his wits and his courage to keep himself and his friends alive. Can he put aside his pride and bitterness long enough to prove there’s more to him than magic?
Blood and Stone
When his friend Jason Thayer disappears after heading to his home town to attend a wedding, the only clue Alastair Stone has to his whereabouts is a cryptic phone message about "something weird" Jason saw shortly before he vanished.
Stone travels to the picturesque tourist town where Jason was last seen and is soon caught up in a horrific web of murder, malevolent magic, and a mysterious and ancient force that's resurfaced even more powerful than ever after a long dormancy. What is it, how is it connected to the town and its residents, and why has it returned now? What does it want with Jason?
Alone and without his usual resources, Stone must find a way to track down and defeat the malignant entity before it cuts a swath of death across the town—and before it uses its insidious powers to destroy Stone's reputation, his livelihood, and his life.
Heart of Stone
With Jason and Verity in southern California, Alastair Stone quickly discovers he misses his best friends and favorite confidants far more than he expected to. It isn't long, though, before he's got some new matters to occupy his mind: a student who may have fallen under the influence of a magical cult leader, and a budding relationship with a sexy, intelligent, and stunningly beautiful woman who's everything he never dared to dream of.
As his connection with his new lover grows ever deeper, Stone is drawn into a dangerous web of dark magic, an ancient, malevolent grimoire, and plans within plans that could lead not only to his own destruction, but those of his beloved and his student as well. Pursued by a terrifying duo who are immune to magic, Stone must unravel the purpose of the grimoire and defeat a powerful enemy before it's too late.
But what will he do if he's forced to choose between his own student and the woman he loves?
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First published February 11, 2019
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About the author
R.L. King
68 books332 followersR. L. King is the author of the Amazon-bestselling urban fantasy series The Alastair Stone Chronicles.
When not doing her best to make life difficult for her characters, she works as a software technical writer for a large Silicon Valley database company.
She also freelances for Catalyst Game Labs, publisher of the popular roleplaying game Shadowrun, where she's contributed fiction and game material to numerous sourcebooks and one full-length adventure, "On the Run," which was included as part of the 2012 Origins-Award-winning "Runners' Toolkit."
Her first novel in the Shadowrun universe, "Borrowed Time," was published in Spring 2015. She's working on her second Shadowrun novel, "Veiled Extraction," which will be released in late 2016 or early 2017.
When not writing or working, she enjoys hanging out with her very understanding spouse and her small herd of cats, and watching way too much Doctor Who.
When not doing her best to make life difficult for her characters, she works as a software technical writer for a large Silicon Valley database company.
She also freelances for Catalyst Game Labs, publisher of the popular roleplaying game Shadowrun, where she's contributed fiction and game material to numerous sourcebooks and one full-length adventure, "On the Run," which was included as part of the 2012 Origins-Award-winning "Runners' Toolkit."
Her first novel in the Shadowrun universe, "Borrowed Time," was published in Spring 2015. She's working on her second Shadowrun novel, "Veiled Extraction," which will be released in late 2016 or early 2017.
When not writing or working, she enjoys hanging out with her very understanding spouse and her small herd of cats, and watching way too much Doctor Who.
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September 29, 2023
Stone’s Diedre the woman who stole his heart
I loved these 3 books, a lot of action, Stone’s found loved and lost it in to short of time. The characters have really taken on a life of their own, the love and loyalty of the 3 friends have blossomed over time they would do anything for each other.
I loved these 3 books, a lot of action, Stone’s found loved and lost it in to short of time. The characters have really taken on a life of their own, the love and loyalty of the 3 friends have blossomed over time they would do anything for each other.
April 12, 2023
This second set of stories featuring Alastair, Jason and Verity does not disappoint! The third story was a slow start, with Alastair falling in love, but we knew something magic was going to interfere, and wow! I'm so glad I found these chronicles.
January 29, 2021
I really enjoy Alistair Stone
Three very good, very different things going on in each. So you wouldn't get bored even if you were able to.stone almost fell in love them he did fall I love with someone he couldn't really see..Our Mage Was off his feed thru all three books at times he was Columbians just plain dumb when it comes to ladies. So it didn't track with his usual style I guess. But if you like Harry Dresden you will like these books. They are the anti hero it seems. But there heart is always good. I do recommend these fast paced stories.
Three very good, very different things going on in each. So you wouldn't get bored even if you were able to.stone almost fell in love them he did fall I love with someone he couldn't really see..Our Mage Was off his feed thru all three books at times he was Columbians just plain dumb when it comes to ladies. So it didn't track with his usual style I guess. But if you like Harry Dresden you will like these books. They are the anti hero it seems. But there heart is always good. I do recommend these fast paced stories.
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