The Struggle for Authority

Allan N. Packer

Jul. 2022 · The Stone Cycle Boek 4 · Luminant Publications

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Arvenon is controlled by a traitor. The kingdom of Castel teeters on the brink. With the unseen hand of King Agon of Rogand pulling the strings, a mantle of oppression is slowly settling over the four kingdoms.

Now recovered from the assassination attempt, King Steffan of Arvenon sets out to wrest back control of his kingdom, vigorously supported by Will, Rufe, Thomas, and their allies. Unlikely influences might ultimately tip the balance.

In a desperate attempt to block Agon, Will and Thomas set out for Rogand. What each of them encounters there will shake them to the core. The fate of four kingdoms will hinge upon the Stone of Authority.

Note: The Struggle for Authority (The Stone Cycle Book 4) is a complete story within a multi-part saga.

The Stone Cycle reading order:

- The Stone of Knowing (Book One)

- The Cost of Knowing (Book Two)

- The Stone of Authority (Book Three)

- The Struggle for Authority (Book Four)

- The Stone of Vitality (Book Five)

- The Hope of Vitality (Book Six)

Additional reading for The Stone Cycle:

- The Seer: A Prequel to The Stone of Knowing is a complete story of novelette length that can be read independently of other books in the series. The recommended reading order is after The Cost of Knowing( Book 2) and before The Struggle for Authority (Book Four).

- The Rending: A Prequel to The Cost of Knowing is a complete story of novelette length that can be read independently of other books in the series. The recommended reading order is after The Cost of Knowing (Book 2). Subscribe to my mailing list at allanpacker.com for a free copy of the ebook. Print and audiobook editions are available from a wide range of online stores.

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Allan Packer writes epic fantasy. The books in The Stone Cycle series are his first published fiction.

Allan grew up surrounded by books and became an avid reader during his childhood. In his university years fantasy displaced science fiction as his favorite genre, thanks primarily to J. R. R. Tolkien. He later shared this love with his four children by reading The Lord of the Rings to them aloud - a three-month marathon he completed twice during their formative years.

Born in Australia, Allan has lived and worked on three continents, and spent one quarter of his working years abroad. Having worked as an IT professional throughout his career, he was first published as a technical author.

Today he lives with his wife in Adelaide, South Australia, near their children and a small but growing band of grandchildren.

Allan is currently working on the final installment in his series The Stone Cycle.