The Singing Stones (Volume 1) [Paperback]

Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki (Author), Tony Clark (Illustrator)

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It should have been a happy 14th birthday. But Thomas Greystone's life turns upside down as he is drawn into an ancient legend of unimaginable magical power. For Thomas is destined to become the Archmage of Britain and stand against the evil Mordred in his attempt to stop the return of King Arthur in his country's hour of deepest need. The final battle looms on Lammas Eve ... with an ending no-one could foretell.

About the Author

Dolores Aschroft-Nowicki is a third generation psychic who has worked with magic since childhood. She studied under the late W. E. Butler and with him was a founding member of the Servants of the Light School of Occult Science. She travels the world lecturing on all aspects of the occult and is the author of many successful books, including The Shining Paths, Inner Landscapes, Illuminations, The Ritual Magic Workbook and First Steps in Ritual.

Product Details

• Paperback: 316 pages
• Publisher: Twin Eagles Publishing (July 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1896238084
• ISBN-13: 978-1896238081
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,438,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant debut, October 20, 2009

By	Herbie Brennan (Ireland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Singing Stones (Volume 1) (Paperback)

It's taken a long time for Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki to produce her first full-length fiction work (she's the author of 26 non-fiction books on the magical arts) but it's been well worth the wait. Her remarkable 'Singing Stones' takes up where the Arthurian mythos left off, bringing an ancient tale up to date in an exciting fantasy novel that draws on the author's decades of experience in the world of the esoteric to bring a rare authenticity to a work of this type. If you've ever wondered what real magic feels like, in all its romance and mystery, this is an excellent place to start. Highly recommended.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, October 29, 2009

By	Frances Keegan (Syracuse, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: The Singing Stones (Volume 1) (Paperback)

I was so charmed and fascinated by this wonderful story that I made myself read slowly so I would not finish it as quickly as I could have. I wanted to prolong the suspense and the joy of it. I am so happy that there is to be another novel following as I felt so close to the characters, especially, of course, young Thomas. I shall be watching for it.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From my point of view, October 21, 2009

By	D. L. Ashcroft-nowicki "SOL" (Jersey UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Singing Stones (Volume 1) (Paperback)

RE: THE SINGING STONES.
This book is not a rehash of Harry Potter! Nor am I another JK Rowling. There will never be another author like her she is a one off and rightly so. So what IS this book?
Its aim is twofold;
1) It is a Rite of Passage story. All children experience such a time, but often it goes un-noticed ,all to often, it can be abusive and tormented. No Rite of Passage is easy and rightly so for it was always meant to be a test of courage.I wanted to link this point in a boys life with the ancient story of Arthur and his son Mordred.

2)I wanted to show that no matter how bad things look at times there is a way through it if one is willing to change. I always thought of Mordred as someone who could have been a loving son if given the chance and have tried give him that chance. But as always there is a cost.This book has no age barrier. If you are 12 to 15 it will give you an idea of what a Rite if Passage is. If you are 16 to 19 you can look back and understand your own Passage into manhood. If you are older, up to 93, look back and wonder, or smile and remember, or simply watch your own grandson approaching the same moment in life as I did. If you have enjoyed it let me know. [...]
Dolores.