Fablestone Series
From Jeffery J Mattson
The Benighted Stone
Hott has taken ill and is slowly transforming into a troll. The Norbergs are devastated, fearing they may lose their son forever, while the Travers forbid Belle from seeing Hott, terrified she might contract the same curse. Then, without warning, both Hott and Belle disappear.
Jack believes he knows where there may be a cure — on the legendary mist-shrouded island of Avalon. The key is the Benighted Stone, one of the fabled wizard stones, long whispered about in old tales and feared for its dark magic. But Jack isn’t the only one seeking it. Herrick, ruthless and determined, will stop at nothing to claim the Stone for himself.
As Jack, Finn, and their companions navigate Avalon’s perilous waters, they must face banshees, geists, and sea monsters, fight pirates, orcs, and trolls, and ally themselves with powerful new friends and dangerous old enemies. Avalon is in disarray, its ruined kingdom torn apart by Oberon’s sudden disappearance, and the Unhallowed Court is locked in a power struggle that threatens to tear it apart.
To save Hott and restore Avalon, Jack must confront the kingdom’s dark history, reclaim his family’s legacy, and make a choice — risk everything to save his friend or embrace his destiny as the rightful heir to a kingdom on the brink of war. Meanwhile, as Jack’s bond with Finn deepens, secrets emerge, loyalties shift, and love is tested. But in the shadow of Avalon’s darkness, Jack will soon discover that even magic has its limits.
Jack believes he knows where there may be a cure — on the legendary mist-shrouded island of Avalon. The key is the Benighted Stone, one of the fabled wizard stones, long whispered about in old tales and feared for its dark magic. But Jack isn’t the only one seeking it. Herrick, ruthless and determined, will stop at nothing to claim the Stone for himself.
As Jack, Finn, and their companions navigate Avalon’s perilous waters, they must face banshees, geists, and sea monsters, fight pirates, orcs, and trolls, and ally themselves with powerful new friends and dangerous old enemies. Avalon is in disarray, its ruined kingdom torn apart by Oberon’s sudden disappearance, and the Unhallowed Court is locked in a power struggle that threatens to tear it apart.
To save Hott and restore Avalon, Jack must confront the kingdom’s dark history, reclaim his family’s legacy, and make a choice — risk everything to save his friend or embrace his destiny as the rightful heir to a kingdom on the brink of war. Meanwhile, as Jack’s bond with Finn deepens, secrets emerge, loyalties shift, and love is tested. But in the shadow of Avalon’s darkness, Jack will soon discover that even magic has its limits.