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The Traveller's Stone (The Haven Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by S. J. Howland (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 352 ratings
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"In 'The Traveller's Stone', S.J. Howland has created a wondrous fantasy world, inhabited by the creatures of myth and fairytale. Any fan of J.K. Rowling, C.S. Lewis or Philip Pullman will immediately feel at home in this fantastical place." - LoveReading

Xander King does not believe in magic. He prefers rational explanations, keeping his head down and trying to avoid the inevitable comparisons with his genius mother. The last thing he expects is to have his life turned upside down by terrifying shadows and an encounter with a mysterious stone tablet, challenging his entire view of reality and catapulting him into the parallel world of Haven.

Faced with extraordinary creatures, ancient secrets and a heritage he does not understand, Xander is drawn into the struggle to protect the border between his own reality and Haven, and prevent disaster overcoming them both. But, as darkness spreads, he must confront new questions. Where does he belong, and is anything in Haven really as it seems?

Discover the mesmerising world of Haven and the truths long-hidden in the ancient stories in this gripping fantasy adventure.

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  1. Book 1 of 1
    The Haven Series
  2. Print length
    430 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    Aug. 14 2019
  6. File size
    2226 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WMTBY9X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Silverwick Press (Aug. 14 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2226 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 430 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 352 ratings

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S. J. Howland

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S. J. Howland is a former intelligence analyst who decided to leave the big city behind and move to Norfolk, where she could see the stars. Her early life is littered with drafts of books that are best left gathering dust, but one particular story just would not leave her alone until it made it out into the world. The Traveller's Stone is the first book in a five-part series, available through Amazon and the second book, The Lore of the Sea, will be released soon.

She loves to chat with fans of Haven on her Instagram page @sjhowlandwrites. When she is not wrestling with the characters of Haven, some of whom are entirely uncooperative, she may be found roaming by the sea with her dog and reading everything.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
352 global ratings

Top review from Canada

Wanda Atkinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me reading
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2020
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was sad when I discovered I would have to wait for the next part of this story. I was drawn into the story and felt like I was there. I felt intrigue, embarrassment, terror, warmth of friends, etc.
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G.L. Cramb
5.0 out of 5 stars It's got a J.K. Rowling vibe
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
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YA jaunt into London/Hidden London...full of all those mythical creatures we'd like to meet up with. Meet them up close and personal with a trio of misfits that leave you thinking Harry, Ron, and that Granger girl. Len, as the lead female character gives you that angst and childhood trauma dose and Ollie is, well, Ron. Xander is a cooler name than Harry, but reluctant hero is most certainly is-sans scar, of course (until a little a few moments into chapter 2?)

In spite of the paralleling tropes and characters, it is a very fun romp with a few believable myth origin side tracks, and Da Vinci code moments. Our teen heroes are ignored and dismissed by most adults (and other concerned creatures) in the room but wrangle a few to their side in the fight to save Haven (fun, relatable worldbuilding here).

Try it, I guarantee you'll like it.
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MWS
5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable, well-written series opener
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2022
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A superb debut novel and a very promising opener for a series that draws on a range of influences without ever being derivative: it reminded me of William Nicholson's Wind on Fire Trilogy, a series that I loved in my childhood, but is probably closest to C S Lewis in tone and setting.
A rich narrative style renders the world of Haven vividly, with moments of beauty in some lovely descriptive set pieces. Characters draw our attention and make us root for them as the plot unfolds at a pleasing pace: the narrative style allows for both immersion and propulsion as we become increasingly beguiled.
The world of Haven has much to offer and is clearly only partially explored as yet. I will be looking forward to the next instalment and a chance to read more of Howland's prose.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in Australia on March 22, 2021
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The book had you entertained through out the story and kept you reading to the end to see what happens next in the series of books .
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The Baker Family
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed! Very Clean!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2023
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Well written with relatable characters...and clean! Loved that it was clean and very suitable for any age. It read to me more of a fantasy/mystery book than anything--or a type of fantasy Indiana Jones. Ancient artifacts. Clues. And more. It is a standalone book, and though it does hint at the next book, it has a satisfying conclusion.

Will likely get the next in the series when it comes out.
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Reef House Make&Do
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding first novel
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2019
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I cannot recommend this amazing book highly enough. Although this is a classic fantasy novel it has so much more to offer with its coming of age story and a protagonist who is so unassuming that you cannot help but love him and root for him from the onset. SJ Howland has created characters and a world that are so detailed and beautifully crafted that you are swept up in the adventure right from the opening chapter. You can tell from the attention to detail that she must have eat, slept and breathed this world for years! The Traveller’s Stone is such a confident and assured piece of writing that you would never believe that this is Howland’s first novel. Amazing.
My children and I are eagerly anticipating the release of book 2.
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