A young stablehand stumbles upon a seemingly insignificant stone, and his world is changed forever. But the stone isn't just his secret. A ruthless enemy is searching for it relentlessly, lusting after its power…
The Stone of Knowing begins a new saga—tracing the discovery of a small object of unusual power by an ordinary person, and its growing impact on the surrounding kingdoms. If you enjoy epic fantasy with gripping action, relatable characters, and clean romance in a sweeping coming of age saga, then try the novels of The Stone Cycle now!
Titles are available now in eBook, print, and audiobook editions from a wide range of online stores. The Stone Cycle Series
The Stone of Knowing (The Stone Cycle Book 1)
The Cost of Knowing (The Stone Cycle Book 2)
The Seer: A Prequel to The Stone of Knowing
The Rending: A Prequel to The Cost of Knowing
The Stone of Authority (The Stone Cycle Book 3)
The Struggle for Authority (The Stone Cycle Book 4)
The Stone of Vitality (The Stone Cycle Book 5)
The Hope of Vitality (The Stone Cycle Book 6)
Box Sets
The Stone of Knowing Complete Set (The Stone Cycle Complete Sets Book 1)
The Stone of Authority Complete Set (The Stone Cycle Complete Sets Book 2)
The Stone of Vitality Complete Set (The Stone Cycle Complete Sets Book 3)
and, for the entire series in a single eBook:
The Stone Cycle Complete Set
Intended audience: Adults The Stone of Knowing (The Stone Cycle Book 1)
A talisman that unmasks thoughts, desires, deepest secrets. The fate of kingdoms depends on mastering its power and protecting it...
The untroubled world of young Thomas Stablehand is changed forever when he stumbles upon an unusual stone. With the thoughts and intents of others laid bare to him, he eagerly indulges his curiosity. But seeing into other minds isn’t like Thomas expected. And troubles are only beginning.
Invaders attack the kingdom of Arvenon, and Thomas has nowhere to turn except to his friend Will Prentis, a gifted and ambitious leader who has risen rapidly in the ranks of the king’s army.
Will is fearless, and where he leads men follow. With the kingdom on the brink, Will leads a small band on a perilous quest to thwart the invaders. Fearing his secret will be exposed, and hoping to help prevent catastrophe, Thomas flees with them.
But dangerous enemies seek the stone for their own ends. As Will faces a relentless opponent whose true purpose remains hidden, Thomas must decide what price he's willing to pay to protect the stone and preserve the kingdom.
Note: The Stone of Knowing is Book 1 of The Stone Cycle, a multi-part saga. The first part of the ongoing tale concludes in Book 2, The Cost of Knowing. Publication History The Stone of Knowing eBook (ISBN: 978-0-6483051-6-3) is the first novel in The Stone Cycle series. It was published on the Amazon Kindle Store on February 26, 2019, and in libraries and other online bookstores on July 15, 2022. A print edition (ISBN: 978-0-6483051-7-0) is available from Amazon and also from a wide range of online booksellers worldwide. The audiobook edition (ISBN: 978-1-925898-63-7) was published on March 4, 2021, and is available from libraries and a wide range of online audiobook sellers worldwide.
The Cost of Knowing (The Stone Cycle Book 2)
The ripples begin to make waves Thomas Stablehand’s life is not the only thing spinning out of control since he found the stone. Entire kingdoms are now in turmoil.
Will Prentis, newly appointed as army commander, must outmaneuver a growing array of enemies as he prepares for an unequal showdown with Arvenon's invaders. Thomas, hunted unceasingly, must sacrifice all to safeguard the stone.
The fate of kingdoms soon hinges on them as they confront a ruthless invader hiding a darker purpose.
The odds are hopeless. And for three kingdoms, the stakes are higher than anyone knows.
The Cost of Knowing concludes the saga begun in The Stone of Knowing, book one of The Stone Cycle. Publication History The Cost of Knowing eBook (ISBN: 978-1-925898-00-2) is the second novel in The Stone Cycle series. It was published on the Amazon Kindle Store on March 26, 2019, and in libraries and other online bookstores on July 29, 2022. A print edition (ISBN: 978-1-925898-00-2) is available from Amazon and also from a wide range of online booksellers worldwide. The audiobook edition (ISBN: 978-1-925898-64-4) was published on March 11, 2021, and is available from libraries and a wide range of online audiobook sellers worldwide.
The Seer: A Prequel to The Stone of Knowing
Eyes see only a glimpse
Sheylha is a seer—a woman with unique and extraordinary abilities. Powerful men want to control her, to use her to dominate others.
Kalvor is a warrior of unusual tenacity, a hunter who never gives up. Driven by his past, he has become a dangerous enemy.
When Kalvor is sent to find and capture the seer, each of them will be tested in ways they could never have imagined.
In time the outcome will determine the fate of kingdoms. Publication History The Seer eBook (ISBN: 978-1-925898-10-1) is a short prequel to The Stone of Knowing. It was published on the Amazon Kindle Store on July 9, 2019, and in libraries and other online bookstores on August 5, 2022. A print edition (ISBN: 978-1-925898-11-8) is available from Amazon and also from a wide range of online booksellers worldwide. The audiobook edition (ISBN: 978-1-925898-60-6) was published on February 5, 2021, and is available from libraries and a wide range of online audiobook sellers worldwide.
The Rending: A Prequel to The Cost of Knowing)
Endings may be beginnings in disguise
Anneka is comfortable and confident, a noblewoman of consequence living a life of privilege. Until the day her world is torn apart.
After losing everything she most cares about, she must abandon her home and her way of life in an attempt to secure the future of those who depend on her.
No one, least of all Anneka, could anticipate a deeper significance to her struggle. Yet her journey will one day influence the fate of kingdoms. Publication History The Rending is a short prequel to The Cost of Knowing. A print edition (ISBN: 978-1-925898-19-4) is available from Amazon and from a wide range of online booksellers worldwide. A free ebook version is available by joining the author's mailing list at www.allanpacker.com. The audiobook edition is available from libraries, including Hoopla, Overdrive, Bibliotheca, and Baker & Taylor, and a wide range of online audiobook sellers worldwide, including Amazon, Audible, Chirp, Apple, Google Play, Kobo/Walmart, NOOK Audiobooks, Authors Direct, BingeBooks, and Scribd.
The Stone of Authority (The Stone Cycle Book 3)
The invasion is over, and the survivors of the shattered Rogandan army have straggled home. The people of Arvenon and the surrounding kingdoms are at peace. Or so they believe.
Little do they know that a new stone of power has emerged, controlled by a cruel tyrant bent on destruction. But King Agon of Rogand lusts after much more than conquest. He will settle for nothing less than unending power.
No armies are massing at the border. The kingdoms face a threat from within.
As chaos spreads, Will, Steffan, Essanda, and Arvenon’s other key defenders are each confronted with crisis. If any one of them stumbles, the kingdom will fall. Publication History The Stone of Authority eBook (ISBN: 978-1-925898-17-0) is the third novel in The Stone Cycle series. It was published on the Amazon Kindle Store on February 28, 2020, and in libraries and other online bookstores on August 12, 2022. A print edition (ISBN: 978-1-925898-18-7) is available from Amazon and also from a wide range of online booksellers worldwide. The audiobook edition is available from libraries and a wide range of online audiobook sellers worldwide.
The Struggle for Authority (The Stone Cycle Book 4)
Arvenon is controlled by a traitor. The kingdom of Castel teeters on the brink. With the unseen hand of King Agon of Rogand pulling the strings, a mantle of oppression is slowly settling over the four kingdoms.
Now recovered from the assassination attempt, King Steffan of Arvenon sets out to wrest back control of his kingdom, vigorously supported by Will, Rufe, Thomas, and their allies. Unlikely influences might ultimately tip the balance.
In a desperate attempt to block Agon, Will and Thomas set out for Rogand. What each of them encounters there will shake them to the core. The fate of four kingdoms will hinge upon the Stone of Authority. Publication History The Struggle for Authority eBook (ISBN: 978-1-925898-52-1) is the fourth novel in The Stone Cycle series. It was published on the Amazon Kindle Store on October 29, 2020, and in libraries and other online bookstores on August 26, 2022. A print edition (ISBN: 978-1-925898-53-8) is available from Amazon and also from a wide range of online booksellers worldwide. The audiobook edition is available from libraries and a wide range of online audiobook sellers worldwide.
Arvenon is controlled by a traitor. The kingdom of Castel teeters on the brink. With the unseen hand of King Agon of Rogand pulling the strings, a mantle of oppression is slowly settling over the four kingdoms. Now recovered from the assassination attempt, King Steffan of Arvenon sets out to wrest back control of his kingdom, vigorously supported by Will, Rufe, Thomas, and their allies. Unlikely influences might ultimately tip the balance.
In a desperate attempt to block Agon, Will and Thomas set out for Rogand. What each of them encounters there will shake them to the core. The fate of four kingdoms will hinge upon the Stone of Authority. Publication History The Stone of Vitality eBook (ISBN: 978-1-922636-10-2) is the fifth novel in The Stone Cycle series. It was published on the Amazon Kindle Store on November 26, 2021, and in libraries and other online bookstores on September 9, 2022. A print edition (ISBN: 978-1-922636-11-9) is available from Amazon and also from a wide range of online booksellers worldwide. The audiobook edition is available from libraries and a wide range of online audiobook sellers worldwide.
The Hope of Vitality (The Stone Cycle Book 6)
Desperate to free the royal hostages, Will Prentis and King Krasmir of Rogand face off against the scheming Grand Vizier of Ahr. As the specter of war looms ever larger, only the Emperor of Ahr has the power to avert catastrophe.
With the Grand Vizier remaining a step ahead of his enemies, a mysterious captive might hold the key to exposing his objectives.
Everything will depend on three remarkable talismans, and the courage of those bearing them into deadly peril. Publication History The Hope of Vitality eBook (ISBN: 978-1-922636-42-3) is the sixth and final novel in The Stone Cycle series. It was published on the Amazon Kindle Store on December 15, 2022, and in libraries and other online bookstores on the same date. A print edition (ISBN: 978-1-922636-43-0) is available from Amazon and also from a wide range of online booksellers worldwide. An audiobook edition will be released early in 2023.
The Stone of Knowing Complete Set (The Stone Cycle Complete Sets Book 1) The epic fantasy saga of The Stone Cycle begins...
A talisman that unmasks thoughts, desires, deepest secrets. The fate of kingdoms depends on mastering its power and protecting it... The untroubled world of young Thomas Stablehand is changed forever when he stumbles upon an unusual stone. With the thoughts and intents of others laid bare to him, he eagerly indulges his curiosity. But seeing into other minds isn’t like Thomas expected. And troubles are only beginning.
Invaders attack the kingdom of Arvenon, and Thomas has nowhere to turn except to his friend Will Prentis, a gifted and ambitious leader who has risen rapidly in the ranks of the king’s army.
Will is fearless, and where he leads men follow. With the kingdom on the brink, Will leads a small band on a perilous quest to thwart the invaders. Fearing his secret will be exposed, and hoping to help prevent catastrophe, Thomas flees with them.
But dangerous enemies seek the stone for their own ends. As Will faces a relentless opponent whose true purpose remains hidden, Thomas must decide what price he's willing to pay to protect the stone and preserve the kingdom.
The odds are hopeless. And for three kingdoms, the stakes are higher than anyone knows. Publication History The Stone of Knowing Complete Set (ISBN: 978-1-925898-65-1) is a complete story that begins the ongoing saga of The Stone Cycle. It includes the novels The Stone of Knowing and The Cost of Knowing as well as the novelette The Seer: A Prequel to The Stone of Knowing. It was published on the Amazon Kindle Store on April 12, 2021, and in libraries and other online bookstores on August 19, 2022. A hardcover edition (ISBN: 978-1-923218-09-3) was published on September 12, 2024, and is available from libraries and a wide range of online booksellers worldwide. The audiobook edition (ISBN: 978-1-925898-66-8) was published on May 12, 2021, and is available from libraries and a wide range of online audiobook sellers worldwide.
The Stone of Authority Complete Set (The Stone Cycle Complete Sets Book 2) The epic fantasy saga of The Stone Cycle continues…
A new stone of power has emerged, controlled by a cruel tyrant bent on destruction. But King Agon of Rogand lusts after much more than conquest. He will settle for nothing less than unending power. No armies are massing at the border. The kingdoms face a threat from within.
As chaos spreads, Will, Steffan, Essanda, and Arvenon’s other key defenders are each confronted with crisis. If any one of them stumbles, the kingdom will fall. The fate of four kingdoms will hinge upon the Stone of Authority. Publication History The Stone of Authority Complete Set (ISBN: 978-1-925898-73-6) is a complete story that continues the ongoing saga of The Stone Cycle. It includes the novels The Stone of Authority and The Struggle for Authority. It was published on the Amazon Kindle Store on May 5, 2021, and in libraries and other online bookstores on September 2, 2022. A hardcover edition (ISBN: 978-1-923218-10-9) was published on September 16, 2024, and is available from libraries and a wide range of online booksellers worldwide. The audiobook edition (ISBN: 978-1-925898-74-3) was published on April 3, 2022, and is available from libraries and a wide range of online audiobook sellers worldwide.
The Stone of Vitality Complete Set (The Stone Cycle Complete Sets Book 3) The epic fantasy saga of The Stone Cycle concludes…
When the abduction of an imperial princess sparks a tense standoff between Rogand and the distant Empire of Ahr, the dispute threatens to engulf Arvenon and its allies.
While the Grand Vizier of Ahr ruthlessly pursues his secretive agenda, mystery and suspicion swirl around the long-lived High Priest of the Rogandan Dark Gods.
As the specter of war looms ever larger, only the Emperor of Ahr has the power to avert catastrophe.
Everything will depend on three remarkable talismans, and the courage of those bearing them into deadly peril. Publication History The Stone of Vitality Complete Set (ISBN: 978-1-922636-48-5) is a complete story that concludes the ongoing saga of The Stone Cycle. It includes the novels The Stone of Vitality and The Hope of Vitality. It was published on the Amazon Kindle Store and in libraries and other online bookstores on September 14, 2023. A hardcover edition (ISBN: 978-1-923218-11-6) was published on September 16, 2024, and is available from libraries and a wide range of online booksellers worldwide. The audiobook edition (ISBN: 978-1-922636-49-2) was published on September 17, 2023, and is available from libraries and a wide range of online audiobook sellers worldwide.
The Stone Cycle Complete Set The entire epic fantasy saga of The Stone Cycle in a single eBook…
When their kingdom is invaded, Thomas, a young commoner in possession of a mysterious stone, and Will, an unusually gifted and ambitious leader in the king's army, embark on a dangerous quest. But powerful enemies seek Thomas's prize for their own ends. As Will faces a relentless invader who hides a darker purpose, Thomas must decide what price he's willing to pay to protect the stone and preserve the kingdom.
The odds are hopeless. And the stakes are higher than anyone knows.
So begins an epic saga where the fate of kingdoms will hinge on the courage of a few ordinary people and the impact of three extraordinary talismans.
If you enjoy epic fantasy with gripping action, relatable characters, and clean romance in a sweeping coming of age saga, then try The Stone Cycle Complete Set now!
Publication History The Stone Cycle Complete Set (ISBN: 978-1-922636-82-9) presents the entire saga of The Stone Cycle in a single volume. It includes the novels The Stone of Knowing, The Cost of Knowing, the novelette The Seer: A Prequel to The Stone of Knowing, and the novels The Stone of Authority, The Struggle for Authority, The Stone of Vitality, and The Hope of Vitality. It was published on Apple Books on December 20, 2022 and at other selected online retails stores on February 24, 2023.
