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Stones Of Evil: A Novel Of Ancient Britain
The year is 2600 BC
Stonehenge is in the making...
When Haril, a travelling stonemason, first comes across the temple being built by the Druids, he is overawed by the beauty and magnificence of the massive granite stones.
But all too soon he realises that behind their awe-inspiring beauty lies something much more sinister…
Hundreds of slaves, emaciated and abused, are dying to create the massive structures.
Among them are Haril’s own people.
This terrifying regime is under the fanatical leadership of the evil priest, Vardon, who is using human sacrifices to appease his Gods.
The temple must be destroyed before it is finally completed or the powers of darkness called upon by Vardon will be unleashed on the world…
Can Haril muster the strength to stop Vardon?
Or will terror and destruction be unleashed by the Stones of Evil?
‘Stones of Evil’ is a gripping tale of life in Ancient Britain five thousand years ago when brutality and superstition clashed in the creation of Stonehenge.
“A story about Stonehenge and an evil priest who uses it for the rites of black magic . . . A good tale.” - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
“Stone Age Britain . . . the setting of this unusual novel . . . It has a strange and very individual flavour.” - IRISH TIMES
Bryan Cooper has been a journalist, author, and screenwriter. He lives in the Kent coastal town of Deal with his wife, Judith Windsor, the well-known film and theatre voice coach.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.
Stonehenge is in the making...
When Haril, a travelling stonemason, first comes across the temple being built by the Druids, he is overawed by the beauty and magnificence of the massive granite stones.
But all too soon he realises that behind their awe-inspiring beauty lies something much more sinister…
Hundreds of slaves, emaciated and abused, are dying to create the massive structures.
Among them are Haril’s own people.
This terrifying regime is under the fanatical leadership of the evil priest, Vardon, who is using human sacrifices to appease his Gods.
The temple must be destroyed before it is finally completed or the powers of darkness called upon by Vardon will be unleashed on the world…
Can Haril muster the strength to stop Vardon?
Or will terror and destruction be unleashed by the Stones of Evil?
‘Stones of Evil’ is a gripping tale of life in Ancient Britain five thousand years ago when brutality and superstition clashed in the creation of Stonehenge.
“A story about Stonehenge and an evil priest who uses it for the rites of black magic . . . A good tale.” - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
“Stone Age Britain . . . the setting of this unusual novel . . . It has a strange and very individual flavour.” - IRISH TIMES
Bryan Cooper has been a journalist, author, and screenwriter. He lives in the Kent coastal town of Deal with his wife, Judith Windsor, the well-known film and theatre voice coach.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.
- GenresHorror
224 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1974
About the author
Bryan Cooper
55 books2 followersBryan Cooper started his career as a journalist and, during service with the RAF, was a feature writer on Flying Review. He is the author of a number of books on military subjects.
In 1960, he covered Donald Campbell's land speed record on the Utah salt flats.
In 1960, he covered Donald Campbell's land speed record on the Utah salt flats.
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August 17, 2020
A very quick and intriguing read. Haril, a stone worker, leaves his village and travels the world. Soon he meets two members of the mysterious "forest people", Kharn, a leader who can't be trusted and Brond, a true friend. When they come to the construction site of a temple built of stone they meet the adventure of their life. Vardon, a leading priest, turns evil and tries to finish the temple as quick as possible to pray to the Dark One. Can Haril and his new friends overcome the evil? I was positively surprised with this story. Well written, fast paced plot, convincing characters, an excellent mixture of adventure, history novel, fantasy and horror elements. There is even a shot of romance among it. If you're looking for a gripping read this is it! Highly recommended!
August 17, 2016
It's an interesting scenario - that Stonehenge wasn't built with a kind of New Age-y love and harmony. What if its building involved slavery, misery and many deaths? This is a lively tale set in a time when survival was precarious and invasions threatened the land, it has a well-paced plot and is well written. I would have liked a map as, seeing that I know Wiltshire fairly well, I was trying to figure out exactly where the forest was that is mentioned in the book. The truth is that we will never know by whom, why or how Stonehenge was built and this is an intriguing possibility.
August 10, 2019
It was a relief to finish this book.
I found it to be very predictable, and historically inaccurate. I didn't care what happened to the characters, as long as it happened quickly and bought me nearer to the last page.
If you enjoy reading about ancient history I'd highly recommend Bernard Cornwell's excellent Stonehenge: A Novel of 2000BC.
I found it to be very predictable, and historically inaccurate. I didn't care what happened to the characters, as long as it happened quickly and bought me nearer to the last page.
If you enjoy reading about ancient history I'd highly recommend Bernard Cornwell's excellent Stonehenge: A Novel of 2000BC.
July 6, 2019
An interesting read but a bit predictable. Some good characters.
June 27, 2023
“The Stones of Evil” is an entertaining adventure novel about the building of Stone Henge and the evil man who masterminds it.
I was hooked from the first page. Rarely is there a dull moment in this cleverly worked-out plot; however, I found the ending somewhat flat. I won’t give any specifics away but will say it proved anti-climactic.
On the most part, though, this is an excellent read.
I was hooked from the first page. Rarely is there a dull moment in this cleverly worked-out plot; however, I found the ending somewhat flat. I won’t give any specifics away but will say it proved anti-climactic.
On the most part, though, this is an excellent read.
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