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Alastair Stone Chronicles #31
The Lost Scion
Be Careful What You Ask For…
Alastair Stone has already paid off two of the three favors he owes his ancestor Aldwyn.
He expects the third to be big, but he has no idea how big.
Aldwyn reveals he has another scion—a man the dragon has sensed, but never been able to locate.
He wants Stone to find him.
The shocks don’t end there, though. Stone soon discovers the mysterious scion is a lot more familiar than he expected—which leaves him with a dilemma.
Does he obey the oath he swore to Aldwyn and deliver the scion to him?
Or does he take a chance and join forces with the only man he knows who has a chance to help him take the dragon down once and for all?
Before he can make that choice, though, he has to find the scion. That’s hard enough—but when he succeeds, he’s thrown into a horrific series of events the two of them must survive before they can even think about Aldwyn.
And meanwhile, Aldwyn has plans of his own…
Alastair Stone has already paid off two of the three favors he owes his ancestor Aldwyn.
He expects the third to be big, but he has no idea how big.
Aldwyn reveals he has another scion—a man the dragon has sensed, but never been able to locate.
He wants Stone to find him.
The shocks don’t end there, though. Stone soon discovers the mysterious scion is a lot more familiar than he expected—which leaves him with a dilemma.
Does he obey the oath he swore to Aldwyn and deliver the scion to him?
Or does he take a chance and join forces with the only man he knows who has a chance to help him take the dragon down once and for all?
Before he can make that choice, though, he has to find the scion. That’s hard enough—but when he succeeds, he’s thrown into a horrific series of events the two of them must survive before they can even think about Aldwyn.
And meanwhile, Aldwyn has plans of his own…
- GenresUrban Fantasy
466 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 8, 2022
46 people are currently reading
28 people want to read
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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November 13, 2022
Fantastic!
Stone was charged to find the missing scion and he put together that it could be Harrison so travelled to Calanar to find such a calamity! He and Harrison had to unravel what happened and Stone had to come back to Earth while Harrison had to fix what happened in Calanar. Now they must deal with Aldwyn and it won't be easy! Can they defeat the wily dragon? Or will he defeat Stone AND have another and stronger scion at his fingertips? What a fantastic story! Loved how both worlds came together in this one! And so many ways this one could yet go! Harrison is now known to the dragons and what can happen is up in the air!
Stone was charged to find the missing scion and he put together that it could be Harrison so travelled to Calanar to find such a calamity! He and Harrison had to unravel what happened and Stone had to come back to Earth while Harrison had to fix what happened in Calanar. Now they must deal with Aldwyn and it won't be easy! Can they defeat the wily dragon? Or will he defeat Stone AND have another and stronger scion at his fingertips? What a fantastic story! Loved how both worlds came together in this one! And so many ways this one could yet go! Harrison is now known to the dragons and what can happen is up in the air!
November 13, 2022
Things just cracked wide open. By the end of this book, you'll see what I mean. But this story, in and of itself, is pivotal, answering questions, confirming some of my personal hypotheses, and opening possiblities for Stone's future that...well, the sky's the limit.
Most of all, it was great fun to have Stone and Harrison back together.
I wish we could see one long sequence of this tale from the Harrison/Calanar side at some point. That would be problematic, for various reasons, but I can wish, right?
Meanwhile, enjoy this very meaty bite of Stone's World. Mmmm, dragon...tasty.
Most of all, it was great fun to have Stone and Harrison back together.
I wish we could see one long sequence of this tale from the Harrison/Calanar side at some point. That would be problematic, for various reasons, but I can wish, right?
Meanwhile, enjoy this very meaty bite of Stone's World. Mmmm, dragon...tasty.
November 14, 2022
Wow a truly great story!!
Talk about how much we've loved Alistair after 31 books is a tribute to how amazing our author is with this world she has built for us. This book opened up so many questions we've had for a while. Oh my gosh this was amazing and I can't wait until the next one!! There's so many directions and questions still.....i love this entire series and all the awesome characters in it!!
Talk about how much we've loved Alistair after 31 books is a tribute to how amazing our author is with this world she has built for us. This book opened up so many questions we've had for a while. Oh my gosh this was amazing and I can't wait until the next one!! There's so many directions and questions still.....i love this entire series and all the awesome characters in it!!
November 28, 2022
We have to wait
I don't think it's fair to have too wait a year for the next book but you control that part! As always this book was excellent going on to book32. I don't think I have ever read any other sieres as good and well thought out as this one. I love the people and the animals and the stories in each book! Thank you very much for sharing your gift and imagination with all of us
I don't think it's fair to have too wait a year for the next book but you control that part! As always this book was excellent going on to book32. I don't think I have ever read any other sieres as good and well thought out as this one. I love the people and the animals and the stories in each book! Thank you very much for sharing your gift and imagination with all of us
November 13, 2022
As always I love the Alastair stories
Definitely happy with this story. Loved the bringing together of two of my favorite characters. The fact that it looks like they will be working together again is fantastic. So I'm definitely looking forward to the next book. So many possibilities 🙂
Definitely happy with this story. Loved the bringing together of two of my favorite characters. The fact that it looks like they will be working together again is fantastic. So I'm definitely looking forward to the next book. So many possibilities 🙂
July 1, 2024
Just Excellent
This is one of my favorite Stone books. R.L. King has a way of telling a short story “book” but also having a much longer one over several books. This book brings about a conclusion to a longer, ongoing strife that Alistair had with his relative (a Dragon). Very well told and we get to see some characters that we miss from previous books. An Excellent read.
This is one of my favorite Stone books. R.L. King has a way of telling a short story “book” but also having a much longer one over several books. This book brings about a conclusion to a longer, ongoing strife that Alistair had with his relative (a Dragon). Very well told and we get to see some characters that we miss from previous books. An Excellent read.
November 12, 2022
Oh my!
Now I understand why the Calanar series exists! If you haven't read them, please read that series before you read Stone 31, it will make a lot more sense. As Dr. Stone says, "Brilliant!".
Now I understand why the Calanar series exists! If you haven't read them, please read that series before you read Stone 31, it will make a lot more sense. As Dr. Stone says, "Brilliant!".
November 16, 2022
incredible
By far the best book in the series, a magnificent triumph of storytelling with high drama, multiple threads, and a rollercoaster journey between dimensions and story arcs. Bravo, author, bravo!
By far the best book in the series, a magnificent triumph of storytelling with high drama, multiple threads, and a rollercoaster journey between dimensions and story arcs. Bravo, author, bravo!
November 19, 2022
R. L. King continues to create interesting problems to challenge her MC, Alastair Stone, and interesting ways for him to solve them. After 31 episodes, the characters continue to change and grow and the stories continue to be intertaining.
November 29, 2022
RL King does it again
This next installment of the Alistair Stone series is, as always, engaging and interesting. It does an excellent job of wrapping up the Aldwyn / Stone binding oath series with an intriguing look at what’s to come next!
This next installment of the Alistair Stone series is, as always, engaging and interesting. It does an excellent job of wrapping up the Aldwyn / Stone binding oath series with an intriguing look at what’s to come next!
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January 12, 2023Great story
This is another great book in a long series. The characters are imaginative and varied and the plots are interesting, with plenty of twists and turns. I've thoroughly enjoyed every book in the series.
This is another great book in a long series. The characters are imaginative and varied and the plots are interesting, with plenty of twists and turns. I've thoroughly enjoyed every book in the series.
January 1, 2024
spell binding
This one had me turning pages quicker than before a captivating story that takes you to the next level. I would highly recommend this book and all the books in the series.
This one had me turning pages quicker than before a captivating story that takes you to the next level. I would highly recommend this book and all the books in the series.
November 12, 2022
Great Story!
Wow! So much went on in this book! Wrapped up tons of lines and opened even more!
Can’t wait for the next one!
Wow! So much went on in this book! Wrapped up tons of lines and opened even more!
Can’t wait for the next one!
November 14, 2022
Fantastic author
Have read every book at least twice. Characters are so real you expect to run into them on the street. Edges of action. Can't praise her books enough
Have read every book at least twice. Characters are so real you expect to run into them on the street. Edges of action. Can't praise her books enough
November 18, 2022
Amazing Read
RL King never ceases to amaze and entertain his readers. The author has created a creative tale that is a pleasure to read.
RL King never ceases to amaze and entertain his readers. The author has created a creative tale that is a pleasure to read.
November 20, 2022
Another romp of a read.
RL King is managing yo come up with new and engaging stories with characters who grow over time. Fast fun read.
RL King is managing yo come up with new and engaging stories with characters who grow over time. Fast fun read.
December 3, 2022
Great
Another great Stone novel. This one had me on the edge of my seat for quite a while. I thoroughly enjoyed where the story went and what could happen in the future.
Another great Stone novel. This one had me on the edge of my seat for quite a while. I thoroughly enjoyed where the story went and what could happen in the future.
February 2, 2023
Review The Lost Scion
Great story. Love Stone and Harrison both. So happy to have Harrison back and working with Stone again. Keep them together as much as possible please.
Great story. Love Stone and Harrison both. So happy to have Harrison back and working with Stone again. Keep them together as much as possible please.
March 6, 2023
Constantly excellent
Alistair never fails to intrigue, amuse and thrill his fans. This book shows him and Trevor Harrison working as a team. What a team it is!
Alistair never fails to intrigue, amuse and thrill his fans. This book shows him and Trevor Harrison working as a team. What a team it is!
January 3, 2024
Very entertaining
One of the better ones. I do recommend Lost Scion.When she writes about the character her stories are so much better than when she writes about demons and goals
One of the better ones. I do recommend Lost Scion.When she writes about the character her stories are so much better than when she writes about demons and goals
August 31, 2024
This series is really good. I’ve read them one after the other and will be so disappointed when they end.
April 3, 2025
I read all of R L Kings books as soon as they are released.
December 24, 2022
Leave us Wanting More!
I loved the re-emergence of characters from past books! It will be interesting to see what these two associates will get up to in future installments. As usual the epilogue leaves us fans wanting the next book to come out yesterday. Thanks for the great read. Can’t email for the audiobook and book 32!!
I loved the re-emergence of characters from past books! It will be interesting to see what these two associates will get up to in future installments. As usual the epilogue leaves us fans wanting the next book to come out yesterday. Thanks for the great read. Can’t email for the audiobook and book 32!!
October 7, 2025
I was worried about this book since I hadn’t finished the Calanar series. I tried to read the first book of the series, but it was too dark and dreary for me. Plus, Harrison didn’t show up until the end of the book. I needn’t have worried. The author did a great job of telling us what little we needed to know from the other series. This book brings back Trevor Harrison, as enigmatic as always, early on. At the end we get even more long missed characters. I look forward to the new dynamics that were set up.
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