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The Starship In The Stone #6
Primal Fate
Returning to Avalyeth in hopes of saving Halvy, Thomas and the crew of Excalibur uncover a secret that could shake the foundations of the Druid order. Hidden beneath the forest canopy, dangerous alliances and forbidden technologies threaten to ignite a conflict that could spread far beyond the trees.
Some truths refuse to stay buried.
While Thomas navigates a maze of suddenly shifting loyalties, Turquine advances a darker agenda that may soon become the greatest threat Avalon has ever faced.
With fragile hope resting on uneasy alliances, Thomas must decide who he’s willing to trust and how far he’s willing to go to build a future worth fighting for.
Because the cost of leadership isn't victory. It's who you become to achieve it.
Some truths refuse to stay buried.
While Thomas navigates a maze of suddenly shifting loyalties, Turquine advances a darker agenda that may soon become the greatest threat Avalon has ever faced.
With fragile hope resting on uneasy alliances, Thomas must decide who he’s willing to trust and how far he’s willing to go to build a future worth fighting for.
Because the cost of leadership isn't victory. It's who you become to achieve it.
350 pages, Paperback
Published July 1, 2025
About the author
M.R. Forbes
211 books1,071 followersM.R. Forbes is the author of a growing number of science-fiction series including Rebellion, War Eternal, Chaos of the Covenant, Stars End, and the Forgotten novels. Having spent his childhood trying to read every sci-fi novel he could find (and write his own too), play every sci-fi video game he could get his hands on, and see every sci-fi movie that made it into the theater, he has a true love of the genre across every medium. He works hard to bring that same energy to his own stories, with a continuing goal to entertain, delight, fascinate, and surprise.
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September 8, 2025
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
July 25, 2026
Wow great book one day at a time for sure. Ready to see what happens next. 🤓
September 4, 2025
Best of the series yet!
This book took me, the reader, from a brave and audacious start back to freedom for one world to the extreme loss of dynasty of another world or worlds. Mix in the plans and designs of an empire builder, being smashed and ultimately crushed. Then add in a selfish necromancer plans to control everything just to his own liking and Wow! What a story! I've enjoyed all of the books in this series but this one took me from humanity's noblest efforts, to narrow, but hopeless existence. Then put the real threat up with a ancient character designing life only for himself that he wants no one else to get even hope for a single, good moment.... It lifts you up to man at his best, shows people just surviving and rubs your face in absolute selfish, devastation. Couldn't put it down! I NEED the next book NOW!
This book took me, the reader, from a brave and audacious start back to freedom for one world to the extreme loss of dynasty of another world or worlds. Mix in the plans and designs of an empire builder, being smashed and ultimately crushed. Then add in a selfish necromancer plans to control everything just to his own liking and Wow! What a story! I've enjoyed all of the books in this series but this one took me from humanity's noblest efforts, to narrow, but hopeless existence. Then put the real threat up with a ancient character designing life only for himself that he wants no one else to get even hope for a single, good moment.... It lifts you up to man at his best, shows people just surviving and rubs your face in absolute selfish, devastation. Couldn't put it down! I NEED the next book NOW!
July 4, 2025
Thomas Drake, bicycle messenger and unlikely hero of Avalon!
When Thomas the Daerdrake wakes from an incomplete dreamscape, will Arthur's words coalesce in his consciousness! Time to move forward!
When Thomas the Daerdrake wakes from an incomplete dreamscape, will Arthur's words coalesce in his consciousness! Time to move forward!
July 9, 2025
More intrigue and scheming.
Our heroes continue to fight the good fight. But losses continue to mount. One world freed of Draconite control is but a start. How will they find Turquine's roost before it's too late?
Our heroes continue to fight the good fight. But losses continue to mount. One world freed of Draconite control is but a start. How will they find Turquine's roost before it's too late?
July 15, 2025
Fantasy fantastic
Oh boy, the author Forbes sure knows how to spin a yarn. I’m hooked (line and sinker). Can’t wait for the next in the series.
Not going into too much detail - read it for yourself, it just gets better and better.
Oh boy, the author Forbes sure knows how to spin a yarn. I’m hooked (line and sinker). Can’t wait for the next in the series.
Not going into too much detail - read it for yourself, it just gets better and better.
September 9, 2025
Great read...
This just keeps getting better and better. The main character trying to find his footing in this new world. How enemies have become Partners? And how everyone is trying to work together to overcome the darkness.
This just keeps getting better and better. The main character trying to find his footing in this new world. How enemies have become Partners? And how everyone is trying to work together to overcome the darkness.
November 26, 2025
It's a pretty good read !
Fun book with an interesting plot I like the idea of the series you'll have to read it for yourself to see what I'm talking about I'm not gonna spoil it for you But it's probably worth giving a try.
Fun book with an interesting plot I like the idea of the series you'll have to read it for yourself to see what I'm talking about I'm not gonna spoil it for you But it's probably worth giving a try.
January 19, 2026
War has no winner just an ending
War is to remove a threat that can no longer be tolerated in a civilized society. Cowards die slowly with many failures and losses while the brave die but once while standing free and protecting freedom.
War is to remove a threat that can no longer be tolerated in a civilized society. Cowards die slowly with many failures and losses while the brave die but once while standing free and protecting freedom.
July 5, 2025
Cannot wait for numbers 7
July 6, 2025
Excellent book
This was a very good read. Enjoyed this book immensely. As always a well written story. Can't wait to read the next one
This was a very good read. Enjoyed this book immensely. As always a well written story. Can't wait to read the next one
October 10, 2025
Good Story!
A ver good well written story with humor and action. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
A ver good well written story with humor and action. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
November 19, 2025
Magic isn't just for me. Can also be a healing source
Like a fairy tale come true. Magic used to help, heal. A guide to future life and governing. Also violence if desired.
Like a fairy tale come true. Magic used to help, heal. A guide to future life and governing. Also violence if desired.
March 3, 2026
Had me really concerned at first.
These novels just keep getting better and better. This one definitely had me stressing a couple of times. Can’t wait to read the next one.
These novels just keep getting better and better. This one definitely had me stressing a couple of times. Can’t wait to read the next one.
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