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  • The Stone of Mercy (The Centaur Chronicles Book 1)

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The Stone of Mercy (The Centaur Chronicles Book 1) Kindle Edition

by M.J. Evans (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.6 out of 5 stars (39)

Fated to save a realm. Longing to find peace. Can one untried girl fulfill a prophecy before her enemies claim power?

Carling never wanted glory. Living happily with her family, the half-fairy sixteen-year-old prefers a carefree life of adventure. But after a herd of evil centaurs murders her parents, the grief-stricken girl is stunned when a wizard names her the kingdom’s future queen. Presented with a magical silver breastplate and a quest to fill it with the four legendary Stones of Light, Carling sets out with her best friend to seek her destiny. But with greedy ogres, cyclopes, and centaurs scheming for the throne themselves, the young monarch-in-training may never see her chance to rule.

Is Carling’s journey doomed, or will her true heart guide her to the crown?

The Stone of Mercy is the multi-award-winning first book in The Centaur Chronicles middle-grade fantasy series. If you like strong heroines, charming adventures, and immersive worlds, then you’ll love M.J. Evans’s riveting ride.

Buy The Stone of Mercy to rally for lost virtues today!

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  1. Book 1 of 4
    The Centaur Chronicles
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    269 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    November 11, 2017
  6. File size
    1.9 MB
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Review Rating:5 Stars Reviewed By Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite
The land of Crystonia has been without a ruler for the past century and a half. There has been no peace in the land while the larger, stronger races battle for leadership. The Centaurs, Ogres, and Cyclops all want to conquer and maintain Mount Heilodius, the designated location of the empire's seat of government. Yet, the destined ruler of the land is a Duende named Carling, born in the village of Duenton. The Duende are small descendants of the fairies that once filled the land. A magical silver breastplate has been secretly forged for young Carling, and she must find four stones of light that are needed to complete it and assert her right as a ruler.

The Stone of Mercy by M.J. Evans is the debut story for The Centaur Chronicles, a captivating tale in which this first installment aptly emphasizes compassion as well as other moral values. With her trusted friend and fellow Duende, Higson, along with siblings Tandum and Tibbals, the young Centaurs from Minsheen herd, Carling embarks on her first quest to secure the Stone of Mercy. As is the custom with most fantasy books, a map is provided in the early pages and the names of some places made me smile: Forest of Rumors, Cliffs of Confusion, and Manyon-Canyon. I love the wittiness and it is a great way to start the reading. That said, there's a heavy theme of loss in the story.

The chapters are appropriately short, which helps the good pacing of the plot. Evans brings some dynamics to the list of classic ethereal beings in the fantasy genre with the Duende. I haven't read about Centaurs for quite a while, so it's a pleasure to have them as part of the world-building. The Stone of Mercy is a fine read and I look forward to Book Two, The Stone of Courage.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077CT87N7
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 11, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 269 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1946229755
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The Centaur Chronicles
  • Best Sellers Rank: #3,201,575 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.6 out of 5 stars (39)

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I am a graduate of Oregon State University and a lifelong equestrian. I am also a former teacher at the secondary school level. My husband, Tom, and I have 5 wonderful children and live in Colorado with our three horses and two standard poodles. I have always loved writing and using my imagination to create stories and characters. Many of my books are about horses...from the non-fiction equestrian trail guide books titled "Riding Colorado", "Riding Colorado II" and "Riding Colorado III" to my fantasy stories. The Mist Trilogy which is about the noble and great horses that become unicorns in the after-life is comprised of "Behind the Mist", "Mists of Darkness" and "The Rising Mist". I am also the proud recipient of the first place award in the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards for my allegory of the revolutionary war titled "North Mystic".

I have known and loved many noble and great horses in my life so I also decided to start a blog about them. You can learn about famous and loved horses at www.themisttrilogy.blogspot.com. I love riding on trails in the beautiful Colorado mountains and competing in Dressage. So, if I am not sitting at my computer writing a new story, you can find me sitting in a saddle!

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3.6 out of 5 stars
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  • Jay Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2025
    Format: Paperback
    A very enjoyable read. I would recommend to everyone regardless of age
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Carling's Great Adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
    Format: Kindle
    Carling, a sixteen-year-old, took on tasks as someone who was unskilled, untrained, and still had a support team that went along for the journey, regardless of her being well-equipped for such an adventure. However, her calling was known before the foundation of the world, later to be revealed once she came of age, and before her very birth which was only foretold to her mother--who would bear a girl child and become the ruler of Crystonia.

    Further along her journey, she gives even her worst of enemies mercy, even when it is not deserved. This would be hard to do when someone is out to capture or kill you, but you do not do the same in return.

    I commend M.J. Evans for showing a female heroine that was quite unnerving of which showcased bravery in a fantasy-like tale. Overall, the story was light, easy read for YA, and moved at a regular pace. For my tastes, the characters were surface-driven and didn't necessarily have a favorite. The book was lightly entertaining and willing to read the next book in the series.

    Adrienna Turner, Author of MTM series

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  • A. Roberts
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable fantasy for younger readers
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2020
    Format: Paperback
    A nice easy read for young adult readers that isn’t too adult. Carling was not my favorite character as far as fantasy characters go, but I still had to admire her and the way she showed people mercy, even when it was not earned. Not to mention her band of companions was delightful for the most part and even got a few laughs out of me, which is not easy to do.
    The writing was engaging, fresh, and kept me wanting to continue reading. The setting and storyline were intriguing, even when a few characters appeared to fall flat. But overall I thought it was a really sweet fantasy tale for teens who are not into a more adult version of the genre.
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  • Schmidty
    5.0 out of 5 stars An uplifting, well-written YA fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021
    Format: Kindle
    It's been a while since I read a YA fantasy and this novel brought me back to my younger days when I enjoyed books and series by Lewis and Tolkien. The Stone of Mercy is similar in a lot of ways to most quest-based action-adventure novels and although the plot is fairly predictable, the magic of this novel is found in its world-building around a young female protagonist and some well-developed and amusing animal creatures. The story is well-written as is the dialogue. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book to a younger audience and all those who enjoy the fantasy genre.
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  • Dan Santos
    5.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining and uplifting YA fantasy.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
    Format: Kindle
    I believe M J Evans has written a superb YA fantasy. The book holds the reader’s attention from the get go with the expectation of a queen’s arrival engendered by the Duende people; a people who are half human and half fairy, and not the usual source of queens. It also sets a quest for this queen in terms of the precious stones with which she must complete her silver breastplate.

    While the beginning of the story may remind folks of the Annunciation, the author has managed to create a different world for the young reader. What’s more, the main character is a strong female figure, reminiscent of the Hunger Games, but different. Such strong female figures empower and inspire, which our youth sorely needs.

    Kudos to MJ Evans on this first book of what promises to be a superb series. Five Stars
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  • 30yearoldreader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and Adventurous Story that all will Love
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2022
    Format: Paperback
    I loved the book; it was exciting and scary with all the twists and turns a good book needs to be loved. M.J. Evans will soon be compared as one of the greatest authors of all time. The Stone of Mercy is beautifully written, and I could not put it down. Boy age 13
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  • Mindee Derolan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining but not my favorite
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2021
    Format: Paperback
    This story if for younger audiences. It's cute and well told but, I didn't really like the characters.
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  • Robert Spencer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing read!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2022
    Format: Paperback
    This book is so exciting and wonderful to read. All ages are sure to love it. It is a heartwarming story and the series complete is amazing. It is written so well. I 10/10 recommend this book and series.
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