Download Sample A thousand years ago, the Navigator possessed thirteen stones touched by Oum’ilah, the God of gods. Over time, these powerful stones of light were scattered and a prophecy arose declaring that a “child of no man” would gather them again, and he would be given immortality and reign forever as god and king of Kandelaar. Now, in an age of chaos, the time has come for the prophecy to be fulfilled. Light and darkness have each chosen a champion to claim the legendary stones: The sorceress of the cult of she-dragon has chosen Drakkor, a warrior and mercenary who travels with bandits and a corrupt stone of darkness. The Oracle of Oum’ilah has placed his faith in Ashar, a young postulant who is unsure the stones of light even exist. Meanwhile, miles away, a slave named Ereon Qhuin dreams of freedom. Abandoned at birth, his only possession is a strange stone that he believes is the key to his destiny and freedom. A mercenary, a postulant, and a slave—which one is truly the child of prophecy? Who will wear the immortal crown? An addicting fall into the precarious times of the age of Kandelarr, where immortality is within reach if thirteen fabled stones of light can be reunited...High fantasy complete with enough magic, romance, weaponry, battles, plot twists, and complexity to appease even the most discerning LOTR fans, but singular in its depth of character and emotion, The Immortal Crown is a classic in the making. —Foreword Reviews Legend has it that there exist 13 stones, each touched by Oum’ilah, the God of Gods, and scattered throughout the land. Each stone is imbued with certain powers, and whoever unites all 13 will be granted immortality. Merrill establishes his large cast of characters and their motivations...An enjoyable read suitable for larger fantasy collections.—Booklist