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Title	:	A Cast of Stones (The Staff and the Sword #1)
Author	:	Patrick W. Carr
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 432 pages
Published	:	February 1st 2013 by Bethany House Publishers
Categories	:	Fantasy. Fiction. Christian Fiction. Christian. Christian Fantasy

A Cast of Stones (The Staff and the Sword #1) Paperback | Pages: 432 pages

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The Fate of the Kingdom Awaits the Cast of Stones
In the backwater village of Callowford, roustabout Errol Stone is enlisted by a church messenger arriving with urgent missives for the hermit priest in the hills. Eager for coin, Errol agrees to what he thinks will be an easy task, but soon finds himself hunted by deadly assassins. Forced to flee with the priest and a small band of travelers, Errol soon learns he's joined a quest that could change the fate of his kingdom.
Protected for millennia by the heirs of the first king, the kingdom's dynasty nears its end and the selection of the new king begins--but in secret and shadow. As danger mounts, Errol must leave behind the stains and griefs of the past, learn to fight, and discover who is hunting him and his companions and how far they will go to stop the reading of the stones.

2014 Carol Award Winner for Speculative

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ISBN:	0764210432 (ISBN13: 9780764210433)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	The Staff and the Sword #1
Literary Awards:	ACFW Carol Award for Speculative (2014)

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Ratings: 4.25 From 4570 Users | 558 Reviews

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This trilogy is my favorite trilogy of all time (at least, when it comes to books.) It is also my third favorite series of all time, so obviously on this reread I would give this book 5 stars and tell you why. When I first heard of A Cast of Stones I pictured it as a typical Medieval fantasy book (which is in some ways) and thus wasn't super into reading it. BUT it was free on iBooks so I picked it up and well...the rest is history. First are some minor issues I have with the story despite my

Excellent epic fantasy. Carr's "hero", Errol, is as unheroic as the village drunk--because that's what he is. Therefore he at least has an excuse for his early stupidity and unwillingness to get involved in the issues of the greater world. But, true to type, almost nothing is what it seems. The entire narrative is written tightly from Errol's point of view. The reader may suspect more, but is told only what Errol sees, hears, smells and experiences. Unlike so much contemporary fantasy Carr

Really, really liked this. In fact, can't stop thinking of the fictive world Carr creates and describeswhich I think is the goal of every novelist.Ya'll I don't even usually read this genre, but wow!!!! Kind of reminds me of the rich allegorical imagery of The Chronicles of Narnia.So if you read in this veinand even if you haven't until nowdon't miss this epic medieval fantasy saga.And this is Patrick Carr's debut, people!!!Can't wait to finish the trilogy.

Unique StoryThis is a good story for young men. There is no sex or language but a great deal of fighting and action. The way the author describes Errol's craft with the staff was so superb it made me want to go out and learn how to brandish a staff of my own. There are many different kinds of villains, from oafs to assassins to corrupt abbots to violent "ferrals" and demonic "malus." The cast is huge. The author introduces dozens of characters that only serve a small role in the whole of the

A Cast of Stones is a Medieval-style fantasy with a Church, priests and monks as a major power in the kingdom. But other than the similarities to the religious background of Medieval Europe, the history and the magic of casting divine lots is unique enough that I felt like it took place in an unknown fantasy world. Although much was standard high fantasy fare (e.g. unknown peasant protagonist), this was still different enough to feel fresh to me.The main character is a 'boy' of 18 who has been

An unexpected 5 stars! I only give 5 stars if I know I would read the book over and over again. This is one of the most underrated books I have the good fortune to read. Dont be wary to read this just because its classified as Christian book. Its not preachy. I wouldnt even know its a Christian book if not for goodreads. The hero reminded me so much of Cazaril from The Curse of Chalion. The type of hero that feels human. A hero you would root for and inspire you to be better. I would like to

It's taken me a rather long time to get through this, though the fault for that lies with me, and not the book itself. I enjoyed the story, and liked the mc, and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in the sequels.