Sariah's reward for revealing the stone truth: a death sentence. Banished and on the run, Sariah must find a way to carry out the stone's mystifying legacy. As the war escalates and the rot destroys the land, she must act before the executioners ruin her kin, her enemies slaughter her lover, and the mysterious bracelet she has been forced to wear kills her. In the second novel of her widely acclaimed Stonewiser Series, Machado continues the extraordinary saga of Sariah, the reluctant heroine forced into a desperate search for the only truth that can change her rotting world's fate.
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"Stonewiser is a finely crafted fantasy with unique concepts, and a vivid living world that will draw readers in and not let go. Midwest Book Review (Reviewer's Choice Selection) "Folks who enjoy fantasy novels...will devour this new series; Clinton (Okla) Daily News "An original plot that is brought about by excellent writing and characters. A perfect choice for any fantasy or romance lover. I can't wait for the sequel.; - Listmania A legitimate page-turner... It s not often that a debut novel can so transfix a reader simply on the basis of its crispness and enchanting literary charm. - The Clearwater (Fl) Citizen --Daily News<br /><br />Praise for the Stonewiser series: "Machado gives fantasy a fresh spin with her entertaining debut...Set against a vivid and well drawn background, the plot combines elements of politics, corruption, intrigue, and romance. There are twists, and Sariah is forced to make some complicated choices before it all reaches a satisfying conclusion. Romantic Times (4 Stars) --Romantic Times
A strength of Machado's fantasy is the realism with which people and situations are handled…Machado achieves a furious forward motion in her writing by refusing to allow her characters to control situations. Their understanding of events, situations and people is almost always incomplete and no matter how careful the planning, events unfold unpredictably…it's testament to the author's commitment to a grim and gritty realism that she appears to refuse to resolve the story's complexity by resorting to a simplistic idealism…For all its magic and wonder, Machado's fantasy is not escapist, and despite the humour and elements of romance it's not for the faint-hearted. There's a commitment to reality in these pages that makes for grim and yet satisfying reading…ultimately this is intelligent, thought-provoking and entertaining fiction. --SFFMedia.com
An imaginative and terrifying execution scene grabs you in chapter one and keeps the pages turning. Machado's descriptions are rich in detail you'll feel the eels nipping at your toes and her characterization is strong. Sariah is well developed and faces brutal conflicts in this story of adventure, politics and magic. Romantic Times Book Review June 2009
A strength of Machado's fantasy is the realism with which people and situations are handled…Machado achieves a furious forward motion in her writing by refusing to allow her characters to control situations. Their understanding of events, situations and people is almost always incomplete and no matter how careful the planning, events unfold unpredictably…it's testament to the author's commitment to a grim and gritty realism that she appears to refuse to resolve the story's complexity by resorting to a simplistic idealism…For all its magic and wonder, Machado's fantasy is not escapist, and despite the humour and elements of romance it's not for the faint-hearted. There's a commitment to reality in these pages that makes for grim and yet satisfying reading…ultimately this is intelligent, thought-provoking and entertaining fiction. --SFFMedia.com
An imaginative and terrifying execution scene grabs you in chapter one and keeps the pages turning. Machado's descriptions are rich in detail you'll feel the eels nipping at your toes and her characterization is strong. Sariah is well developed and faces brutal conflicts in this story of adventure, politics and magic. Romantic Times Book Review June 2009
Author Dora Machado has created an entertaining fantasy novel with a unique premise... She has created a detailed world in which the heroine is strong yet appealing, reluctant yet capable, sensitive yet brave. This thought-provoking look into oppression, love, and what leads the human spirit to fight back will appeal to lovers of the fantasy genre. And the cliffhanger ending will have readers in line to buy the next book. --ForeWord Magazine July/Aug 2009
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Magical Fantasy,
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This review is from: Stonewiser: The Call of The Stone (Perfect Paperback)
Stonewiser: The Call of the Stone picks up where Stonewiser: The Heart of the Stone leaves off with Sariah running for her life. She was banished by The Guild for revealing the truth of the stones, so now she searches for the only truth that can change her own and the world's fate.
Sariah is an exceptionally gifted stonewiser who always seems to find trouble. She's now on a quest to locate the one stone tale that can unite a divided people before a war breaks out. Kail is a rebel leader, a warrior and a land-healer. He falls in love with Sariah and joins her on her quest. His gifts come in handy as they travel. Along the way they make enemies, form unlikely friendships and dodge assassination attempts and much more. They also come to realize that the lives of the people they meet and their worlds are not that much different than their own. Machado has created a extraordinary new fantasy series that will grab you hook, line, and sinker. The characters are unique, full of depth and vitality, and you either like them or you hate them. The world she has built is painted so richly, you won't want to miss a word. Your drawn in so deep, you won't want to let go until the final page. A fantasy series that will have you addicted in no time!
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what a fantasy story,
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Dora Machado's second book in the Stonewiser series is "The Call of the Stone". She brings back Sariah and the detailed fantasy world created in the first book. But there is so much more. Machado write with such energy that you can't help but get lost in this complex world of magic. It makes you think and feel for the characters as they fight their way through many adventures. For the fantasy lover, this series is a must.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great follow-up to the first book,
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This review is from: Stonewiser: The Call of The Stone (Perfect Paperback)
This book is even better than the first, which is hard to believe! If you enjoy losing sleep over a book that won't let you put it down, then this is the one to have. Machado has expanded and broken new boundaries in fantasy with this series. A refreshing voice in a genre that has too much of the same thing.
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