The Stone of Mercy

Teens

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Synopsis

"Be it known throughout the land that the rightful heir to the throne of Crystonia will be the wearer of the Silver Breastplate with its four Stones of Light: The Stone of Mercy, The Stone of Courage, The Stone of Integrity and The Stone of Wisdom." By tradition, the ruler of Crystonia will be the one in possession of the Silver Breastplate. Yet the rightful heir has not appeared and the throne that sits atop Mount Heilodius has stood empty for a century and a half. The kingdom is being torn apart as the biggest and strongest races battle for control. Even the herd of peace-loving Centaurs has splintered into two factions, one awaiting the promised bearer of the breastplate, the other seeking power and control over the land. Unbeknownst to all but a very few, the Silver Breastplate has been created. In due course, it is presented to a sixteen-year-old Duende girl named Carling, one of the tiny descendants of the fairies that once filled the land. But the silver breastplate is not complete. In order for its wearer to have the skills to rule the land righteously, the young Duende needs to find the four stones of light that are needed to finish this magical source of power and authority. This is the riveting story of Carling's quest. She, along with her friends, must risk their lives to save their land and fulfill the assignment given to them to complete the silver breastplate.

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Author Biography

I am a wife, a mom and a grandmother. I am also a competitive equestrian and award-winning author. I especially love to write about horses, both real or fantasy. In 2016, I released, "In the Heart of a Mustang." This story is not a fantasy but it is all about horses. This coming of age young adult novel has won the 2016 Gold Medal from the Literary Classics Awards in Young Adult General Fiction and the Silver Medal in the Nautilus Awards as well as the Silver Medal from Readers Favorite Awards. My current project is a four-part series titled “The Centaur Chronicles”. I am excited about this new middle-grade fantasy. The first book, “The Stone of Mercy,” was released on Oct. 1, 2016. It has already garnered several awards including the Gold Medal from the Feathered Quill awards. The second, “The Stone of Courage,” was released on April 15, 2017 and has won a Book Excellence Award. Please visit my website: http://www.dancinghorsepress.com

Author Insight

No One's Life Is Perfect

I have a wonderful life, great family, beautiful home with horses in the back yard, faith in God...awesome life! But I have had challenges to overcome as well. Everyone does. What if we quit each time we stumble? What if Walt Disney believed the people who said he couldn't draw? What if Marie Curie quit when she was told women couldn't study science? What if Ronald Reagan followed in his alcoholic father's footsteps? Carling, the star of "The Centaur Chronicles," becomes a great leader and unifies her kingdom by applying the qualities of Mercy, Courage, Integrity and Wisdom. She doesn't let bitterness overwhelm her, as hard as it is to lose her parents.

Book Excerpt

The Stone of Mercy

A frail hand reached up and pulled Carling by the collar of her birthday dress, which was now blackened with smoke. “Carling….”

“Mother, don’t talk. You are too weak.”

A slight shake of the head and a tiny tug on the collar brought Carling closer to her face. “Under the kitchen floor….” A violent series of coughs followed and Carling gasped when she saw blood flowing out of her mother’s mouth.

“Mother, please….”

“Under the kitchen floor…for you….” Saleen’s hand fell to her chest, and then Carling’s mother closed her eyes for the last time.

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M.J. Evans

The Stone of Mercy

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No One's Life Is Perfect

Book Excerpt

The Stone of Mercy

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