THE STONEBEARER is an adult epic fantasy adventure novel, the first of a seven-book series. Gaebryl Dindiane, Prince of Bursia, warrior, explorer, map-maker and philanderer of some reputation, discovers a crashed skycraft one fateful morning and rescues the sole survivor, an aristocratic and mysterious young man, from certain death. From that moment on, his otherwise preordained life changes forever. As wounds heal, the nameless boy is arrogant and uncooperative. Day by day, as Gaebryl faces exponential dangers for this thankless boy's sake, the intrigue and mystery surrounding him grows. Not only are two of the continent's most notorious assassins after him, but the entire Gharnian army, and other dark and insidious creatures, as well. It takes every skill Gaebryl has to remain but one step ahead of them on their flight back to civilization and safety. Yet, even after enlisting the aid of a few unique characters, they soon find themselves fleeing in mortal danger once again, and the boy soon reveals his true identity, a family name shrouded in legend and myth. An inevitable quest begins to take shape, a quest impossible, pitting this small crew against countless enemies advancing upon them from all sides. They soon find themselves racing across the wildest of lands to seek out the legendary Stone of the boy's legendary forefathers, the only hope for a land of kingdoms virtually powerless against the dark militant tide rising against it. For with this Stone, supposedly, comes the absolute power of Destruction by Thought to he who wields it. Yet, Prince Gaebryl suspects this boy holds more secrets than he is willing to share, and every day seems to bring about a new discovery about this troubled lad... Gaebryl alone suspects that this boy is not who, or even what he says he is... ...The Stonebearer. The Stonebearer is the first of a seven-book series, The Spiritmaster Chronicles. It was first published by Royal Fireworks Press in 1995, but publishing rights were recently retained by the author. The book has been updated, re-written, re-formatted and published as an eBook under his own publishing company, creating a better continuity with the following six books in the series. Amazon recently sold out of the original printing of The Stonebearer, making it a collector's item. You may still find it online at a few specialty booksellers around the world at prices ranging from $15 up to $180, and in one case at a Barnes and Noble, $230. The author is pleased to make this newest updated version available to you at a far reduced price in hopes you'll want to continue with the series.