Stoneslayer
Author Candace Lynn Talmadge’s Stoneslayer is a dark high fantasy series perfect for those who crave fiction that explores major social issues, past lives, spiritual awakening, and the struggle between decency and depravity. Ideal for fans of Dune, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and The Broken Earth Trilogy.
Stoneslayer is a dark high fantasy series that chronicles a world destroyed by political scandals, lethal family feuds, explosive secrets, and demonic machinations. In Stoneslayer, four reincarnating generations of strong-willed women challenge the cataclysmic rampage of an ancient, deadly foe.
Stoneslayer is for adult readers who delight in the sweeping scope of Dune, the emotional fire of A Court of Thorns and Roses, and the layered complexity of The Broken Earth Trilogy.
It is also for those who relish the works of authors like George R.R. Martin, Robin Hobb, or Ursula K. Le Guin, or are drawn to fiction that explores reincarnation, spiritual growth, past lives, and the otherworldly/paranormal.
And those who crave the following memes will feel right at home with Stoneslayer:
- Chosen One
- Forbidden Love
- Found Family
- Love Sacrificed for Duty
- Outcast
- Star-Crossed Lovers
- Unredeemable Evil
- Wise Mentor
You Don’t Just Read Stoneslayer.
You Feel It
Stoneslayer doesn’t just tell you a story. It makes you feel it.
With every page, you’ll feel the pulse of betrayal, the ache of love sacrificed for duty, and the relentless pull of destiny.
This is no simple story. It’s a tapestry woven from reincarnated souls, searing family feuds, and the timeless struggle between light and shadow. Inspired by the author’s own past lives, the series bends myth and memory into a saga of survival, sacrifice, and soul-deep transformation.
Inside these pages you’ll find:
- A reluctant chosen one caught in a destiny she never sought.
- A gifted healer willing to sacrifice everything for others.
- Love fierce enough to transcend death and time itself.
- Power-hungry rulers and zealots hiding behind politics and faith.
- A demon that thrives on fear and aims to break hope itself.
Whether you come for the forbidden romance, the political intrigue, or the heart-stopping battles, you’ll stay for the raw humanity etched into every line.
FAQ About the Stoneslayer Book Series
What Genre is the Stoneslayer series?
Stoneslayer is a dark high fantasy series with elements of political fantasy, epic fantasy, and spiritual fiction. It explores themes of reincarnation, past lives, power, and healing within a richly built secondary world.
Stoneslayer is ideal for readers who crave the sweeping scope of Dune, the emotional fire of A Court of Thorns and Roses, and the layered complexity of The Broken Earth Trilogy.
Stoneslayer chronicles a lost world where an ancient demon stalks in the shadows. Empires teeter under the weight of secrets. And one young woman’s choices ripple across lifetimes.
Is Stoneslayer written for middle grade or young teen readers?
In what order should I read the Stoneslayer books?
Start with Stoneslayer: Book One Scandal, then Fallout, then Payback. The series is best read in order, as each book builds directly on the events and character arcs of the one before it.
Where can I buy Stoneslayer books?
Stoneslayer books by Candace Lynn Talmadge are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and through the author’s official site. Visit the individual book pages above for direct purchase links.
Who is Candace Lynn Talmadge?
Candace Lynn Talmadge is a USA-based author of both fiction and nonfiction. She is also a storyhealer and spiritual practitioner whose past-life experiences directly inspired her Stoneslayer series. Learn more on the About Candace Lynn page.