The Stoneholding, James G. Anderson
The Stoneholding, James G. Anderson
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The Stoneholding

Author: James G. Anderson, Mark Sebanc

Narrator: Tim Campbell

Unabridged: 15 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/23/2020

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic


Synopsis

Darkness looms over the ancient world of Ahn Norvys, and the Great Harmony of Ardiel lies rent asunder. Prince Starigan, heir to the throne, has been abducted and power has been usurped by a traitorous cabal.

In the mountainous highlands of Arvon is the small but ancient community the Stoneholding, which has held out against the gathering forces of the evil Ferabek. Here by tradition, from earliest times, the High Bard has resided as guardian of the Sacred Fire, as well as the golden harp called the Talamadh. But in his search for the lost prince, Ferabek has attacked the Stoneholding with his Black Scorpion Dragoons and razed it to the ground. Wilum, the aged High Bard was forced to flee for his life with a ragged band of survivors, including Kalaquinn Wright, the wheelwrights's son.

Kal, green in years and understanding, was torn from his pastoral life in a remote highland clanholding, and thrust out onto a broader stage in a journey of danger and escape, discovery and enlightenment. Now, as night covers Ahn Norvys, he must save what remains of the hallowed order of things and seek his destiny, a destiny that lies far beyond the Stoneholding. He must somehow find Prince Starigan and rekindle the Sacred Fire.

About James G. Anderson

James G. Anderson is a teacher, catechist, musician, and poet, and holds a BA and MA in theology from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. His interests range from gardening to fly fishing, from winemaking to songwriting. He lives with his wife and three sons on the Canadian prairies outside Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dirk

Arguably, this high fantasy book’s greatest strength is also its Achilles heel. The world is described in loving detail, not only through the narrative, but through extensive use of dialogue. It’s a fascinating world, beautifully crafted and filled with lore and mystery, but it’s also a lot to absorb......more

Goodreads review by Benita

The Stoneholding is a fine beginning to the Legend of the Stone Harp series. The plot is superb. The King and Queen are long dead, and Prince Starigan is lost. Much of the world is now ruled by the bad guys. So far, so unoriginal. However, how the story continues is very imaginative. The Sacred Fire......more

Goodreads review by Robert

Many novels are compared (favorably or unfavorably) with Tolkien, so it seems almost trite to say that this story will appeal to fans of Tolkien. Yet it seems unavoidable, and in fact misleading, to do otherwise. In an age of short attention spans and sound-bite reading capabilities, you will unmist......more

Goodreads review by Benita

The Stoneholding, by Mark James (a.k.a. Mark Sebanc and James G. Anderson) is a fine beginning to the Legend of the Stone Harp series. The plot is superb. The King and Queen are long dead, and Prince Starigan is lost. Much of the world is now ruled by the bad guys. So far, so unoriginal. However, ho......more

Goodreads review by Tom

Really wanted to like this book more than I did. Started out strong, then jumped forward about 18 years with no clear explanation of who or where we were and nothing about the characters from the opening. We eventually find out but it takes a while. And talk? It seems that is all they do is talk. An......more