Apprentice thief Kodyn expected hardships along his journey to return a kidnapped girl to her father. Harsh deserts and cutthroat bandits, certainly—all risks of the mission—but his criminal training never prepared him to be dragged into a shadowy battle for power in Shalandra, the City of the Dead. Polite smiles hide sharp knives. In the gloom of golden spires carved from mountain stone, currents of corruption and vice run deep. Priests of the god of death rule with an iron fist, imposing a caste system that elevates some to a life of privilege and condemns others to filth and squalor. Fighting at Kodyn’s side is Aisha, a fierce warrior from the north with the mystical ability to speak to the dead. Together, the companions must go to war to save Shalandra from the power-hungry clerics and their army of thieves, thugs, blood cultists, and assassins. The fate of a nation rests on their shoulders—are these young heroes strong enough to seize their destiny? Trial of Stone is the first in the gripping, heart-pounding Heirs of Destiny series. Get ready for a thrill ride on epic fantasy’s darker side, perfect for fans of A.C. Cobble, Jeff Wheeler, and Robin Hobb. Click now if you love action, intrigue, and heroic deeds that will set your heart racing! "If you like intricate world-building, vivid descriptions that transport you to another place, and heart-pounding, visceral fight scenes, then Heirs of Destiny is your book! " – A.C. Cobble, author of Benjamin Ashwood "A masterfully woven story with wonderfully imagined characters you will not soon forget!" — Stevie Collier, Author of The Dark Assassin Trilogy Trial of Stone (Book 1) Crucible of Fortune (Book 2) Storm of Chaos (Book 3) Secrets of Blood (Book 4) Ascension of Death (Book 5) AND The Renegade Apprentice (Book 6)