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Stones of Time (Damewood Trilogy #2)

by Erin Durante (Goodreads Author)

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Surviving the final battle at Ferrington Pass after her quest to retrieve the fabled Whisper and restore order to her kingdom, Princess Nadia must now accept her new existence as one of the outcast "demons " and connect with allies old and new to help Andrew take back his place on the throne.

But with the Ordi Ex Machina in control, things get complicated with the

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Paperback, 351 pages

Published October 15th 2009 by Leucrota Press

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Aug 09, 2010

Penny rated it

Shelves: giveaway-shelf, i-own-it

I won a review copy of this one and must say that the genre is not my usual read. Durante did a fantastic job of holding my attention. The story was fast-paced and interesting which means that it is better than 60% of the books out there. Her descriptions of the shifting is great. The melding of the old and new worlds was unique.

The only criticism I would have is that I didn't feel as though I got to know the characters as well as I could have. For example I liked the manner in wh...more

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Aug 23, 2009

Ben Babcock rated it

Shelves: first-reads, 2009-read, fantasy, post-apocalyptic, science-fiction, autographed, owned

I won a copy of Stones of Time through Goodreads' first reads giveaway.

This is the sequel to Demons of the Past, and immediately I liked Stones of Time better. Although Demons of the Past was OK, I felt that its plot did not delve deep enough into the social ramifications of this neo-medieval America, nor was the plot complex enough to make up for the dearth of dimension in Durante's characters. Stones of Time went a long way toward both improving the plot and increasing the comple...more

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Feb 07, 2010

Tj Webb rated it

Since, my wife won this in a goodreads contest, I felt obliged to read and review it despite my dislike of the first book in this series. I am glad that I did. It was nice to see a budding author really starting to take off. This book was such an improvement over the first story that it almost seemed like a different author wrote it. Individual characters voice was much stronger. The plot was much more interesting. The pacing worked well. I finished reading it in just 2 days and I'm looking forw...more

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Aug 17, 2009

Rae rated it

Shelves: fantasy, sci-fi, futuristic

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This was an awesome read that I daresay enjoyed even better than the first book.

Stones of Time starts off right where Demons of the Past ended as Nadia is imprisoned by the scientists and her betrayer Maurdruik. She gets to know one of her guards, Shaden, probably my favorite character in the book, a soldier who is well read and unlike his brethren. Soon Nadia gains his trust and somewhat manipulates him in helping her escape, after revealing his dismay toward the way the other sold...moreThis was an awesome read that I daresay enjoyed even better than the first book.

Stones of Time starts off right where Demons of the Past ended as Nadia is imprisoned by the scientists and her betrayer Maurdruik. She gets to know one of her guards, Shaden, probably my favorite character in the book, a soldier who is well read and unlike his brethren. Soon Nadia gains his trust and somewhat manipulates him in helping her escape, after revealing his dismay toward the way the other soldiers think. The opening scenes are interspersed between flashbacks of horrific experiments to create super soldiers and one genetically enhanced "demon" child (whom it is hinted as being Shaden) is subjected to countless painful experiments.

As Nadia and Shaden escape, she stops at a door where her old friend/love interest/former mentor Vestro is being held and still kept alive. Insistent on taking him, Nadia and Shaden then make their escape toward the city of Colorado Springs (with a stop here and there) and run into some old friends, the demon hunter Damien and the former would be king of the Pearl Isles Andrew who has changed a bit in appearance and moved on with a new love interest Anna. From there, they devise a plan to stop the Ordi and the vicious experiments while attempting to gather the last remnants of the Pearl Isles together to rise up and retake the kingdom from the growing Ordi empire.

There are some nice moments between Shaden and Nadia earlier on that I believed would turn into an interesting triangle but instead gave way to another connection that would band Shaden, Nadia and Vestro together. I was taken aback with the revelation and also how Shaden changed from a hardcore warrior to somewhat child-like in mentality and curiosity but it was understandable after getting a bit used to it.

The beauty in this story not only lies within the depth and complexities of the characters but in the detail of this future world. From steam energy powered lights in the future city of Colorado Springs to the fact that California had broken off the rest of the continent, the technological future that was hinted at in book 1 is fully shown as Nadia makes her way out of the city. Genetically enhanced beings are treated with contempt and subhumans and we see in the low paying jobs they are given, the way they are treated as property and the disapproving glances they are thrown on the streets.

This was a great addition to the Damewood trilogy and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing how the series is tied up as the final confrontation looms and the characters begin to settle with each other and in their home to prepare for war once again.
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Dec 23, 2009

Katie rated it

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I received this book (and the prequel) from a Goodreads giveaway. I usually do not read science-fiction, but I found this read engrossing.

The characters did not fit into their stereotypes, and I found the plot refreshingly original. From a writer's perspective, I learned quite a bit about the mechanics of the science-fiction genre from reading this book.

I would like to thank the author and publishers for giving me the chance to broaden my literary horizons.

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Aug 26, 2009

Chris rated it

A captivating scifi story of love, friendship and survival. In the second of the Damewood Trilogy we learn more about the secrets of the Ordi Ex Machina and follow the adventure of Princess Nadia and her companions. Stones of Time is a facinating and easy read that leaves you wanting for more. I anxiously await the 3rd book in the Damewood Trilogy.

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Aug 19, 2009

Angie rated it

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This is one of the books that I won on goodreads.com, the 2nd in a series. I decided to tackle it without having read the first book. I had finished about a third of the book when I returned from vacation and found that the publisher had sent the first book to me too. What a pleasant surprise!

Stones of Time stands on its own. Characters from the first book reappear, but the author's expertly weaves their history into the text. I don't usually read this genre, but thoroughly enjo...more

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Aug 25, 2009

Molly rated it

Shelves: first-reads, sci-fi, books-i-own

After finishing this book I find myself angry that I have to wait for the next one to come out in 2010. Durante really took the action up a notch and gave all the characters more depth, which seems to be hard to do in other series. Nothing was repeated and the story moved at a great pace. I think I might have liked this one just a tad more than the first so I can't wait to see if the third will be even better!

I also won this books as a First Reads book on goodreads.

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Aug 05, 2009

Mark rated it

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"Two Thumbs Up" Can't wait to read complete trilogy. Adventure and fantasy could not put down till completed.

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Aug 09, 2009

Beth rated it

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Adventure filled Sci-fi tale of friendship and loyalty. With Damewood detroyed and Princess Nadia imprisoned, she must rely on those whom she would least expect to help her in order to escape. The characters had depth and the story moved quickly. I am looking forward to the third book in the trilogy.

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Oct 21, 2009

Kevin Mclaughlin rated it

Good book. I enjoyed reading it.

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Sep 15, 2009

Kat rated it

Shelves: fantasy-scifi, fiction

I enjoyed this sequel more than the first book in the series, which wasn't bad either. Nadia was far less annoying and immature here and it was interesting to see her reactions to modern technology and many of the things our society takes for granted. The author does an excellent job of moving the story along at a satisfying pace, throwing a number of twists and turns into the mix along the way. I can't wait to get my hands on the final book in the series and find out how the characters fare by ...more

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About Erin Durante

I grew up in San Diego, California, and am still here to this day. Went to college, lost several semesters as I couldn’t decide on what to do, and finally gave up trying to be something I’m not by picking a “traditional” career such as teaching or business, and set my sights on my love for writing.

I worked my way through school as a freelance airbrush artist, painting wall murals in la...moreI grew up in San Diego, California, and am still here to this day. Went to college, lost several semesters as I couldn’t decide on what to do, and finally gave up trying to be something I’m not by picking a “traditional” career such as teaching or business, and set my sights on my love for writing.

I worked my way through school as a freelance airbrush artist, painting wall murals in large estate homes and touching up bad paint jobs on dirt-encrusted, lifted trucks. I got a clerical job filing paperwork and editing emails, when my boss took an interest in my technical writing skills and started having me work on more important business letters and legal documents, and soon was able to work completely from home on my computer writing ad copy and working on government contract forms.

Several other odd jobs later and a few short stories and poems published in indie magazines and online markets, I decided to become an introvert and spend all of my free time away from college classes to pen a novel. Not my first, mind you, and definately not my last. In fact, that one went straight to the bottom of my cat litter pan after about one hundred pages, but I didn’t lose hope, and kept a writing journal each day, hoping for that divine inspiration that would give me the muse to write the next Great American Novel.

Well…three years later I finally forced myself to finish a story for my final English requirement, writing the entire first draft of Damewood in a four month period. Sloppy, rushed, and lacking the depth of characterization Nadia and Vestro had in the dusty corners of my brain, I was hoping to just pass so I could graduate and move on. I was deligtfully surprised when the professors hailed my project as unique, entertaining, and “definitely publishable.”

Needless to say, that changed my direction. I graduated, got married, and cut work hours back to part time so I could dive into the edits of Damewood (at that time titled The Knight in Pink Lace… yes, thank God for editors and their insight) and then started submitting around like crazy. Many rejections and disheartened nights later, my novel finally found a home when I took on a position at Leucrota Press. I managed to pass the novel along when I first got hired, and after being relentlesslu pushy to the point of nearly being fired (twice) my manuscript landed into the hands of the editor, and well… here I am.

When I’m not writing I like to read. Yes, sounds like the typical author’s response, but it’s true. I pretty much read anything as long as it has a solid plot, but I tend to lean toward the Classics and will never pass up the chance to read Hemingway, Sinclair, Vonnegut, or O’Hara. I listen to metal and opera, don’t (and on some levels, can’t) dance, and write while listening to indie rock. My favorite animal is a leopard, but I have yet to put one in any of my stories. I like horses a lot too, but I’m far too busy to be able to keep up on caring for one so I stick with fish and dogs. I tend to get along better with people several years my senior–coming away with more lasting friendships with my college professors than classmates, but still indulge my inner child by watching the random kid’s cartoon (gotta love the The Little Mermaid, The Last Unicorn, and An American Tale). I like sushi and tofu, but hate pork chops and lobster.(less)

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