The Eight Rune is the first book of the Rune series by Dutch author Adrian Stone. A direct sequel to his Devil trilogy. Marak Fourfingers, the hero in Adrian Stone's Devil-trilogy, is no more. But the information recorded in his Bequeathed Narratives presents the ruthless God-Emperor of the bleak continent of Kadish with a unique opportunity. Marak's writings could give him access to the rune that will grant omnipotence, the Eighth Rune, and then the God-Emperor would be invincible. A youn...

For centuries the Magyckers of the island of Aimerey have had a monopoly on magic in the world. Those who can afford it can order any spell they want. But these spells only work for a limited time, and before a Magycker can repeat a spell, his memory is wiped. Only the most fortunate can enjoy the many gifts of the Magyckers. Thus, when a delegation from Aimerey visits the small town of Marit and her autistic little brother Auric, they can hardly believe it. The boulders blocking the only ...

The Devil's Prophet is the first book of the Devil trilogy by Dutch author Adrian Stone. Zabatha, leader and prophet of the Cataris Cult, and most loyal servant of the forbidden god Cataris, discovers in young Marak an exceptional talent for magic. In Carolia, priests and monks can channel their gods' energies and convert them into magic. The prophet would like nothing better than to make Marak his disciple, for having the boy as their pawn could grant the Catarists total domination. Poor ...

When Auric, a gifted young boy, disrupted the Magyckers monopoly on Magic, he instantly became the most wanted person in the Pelargo Archipelago. But despite all of Aimerey's resources, the Magyckers still haven't managed to capture him. Together with his mother, the autistic Auric has found refuge with the pirates of the Claw. Even managing to repel a major attack by the Magyckers and their flying ships. But not all danger comes from the outside. Valdana, Aimerey's infiltrator at the Claw...

The Devil's Son is the second book of the Devil trilogy by Dutch author Adrian Stone. When Marak finds a hanged priest near the Dragon's Teeth and comes face to face with a violent threesome, it is just a precursor to the trials that still await him. Despite Marak's impressive magical talents, even he is powerless now that Carolia is once again torn by intensifying religious disputes. The fires of war flare up when the patriarchs of the two main religions decide to reinstate their military...

The First God is the second and last book of the Rune series by Dutch author Adrian Stone. A direct sequel to his Devil trilogy. Marak Fourfingers, the lead character in Adrian Stone's Devil-trilogy, is no more than a memory. The mad God-Emperor of Kadish rules with an iron fist, making full use of the power granted by the Eighth Rune. While he sets in motion his diabolical plans, a lethal mist starts flowing from the tree temple on the Carolian peninsula – a mist that threatens to destroy...

The Devil's Soul is the third and last book of the Devil trilogy by Dutch author Adrian Stone. Valdis and his Catarists have conquered the furka woods. All of the druids, except one, have been killed. The sole surviving druid, Tania, manages to escape with the Ring of Loval, using it to stay connected to the woods. But for how long? Time is running out. The Catarists are still gaining ground: large sections of Carolia have already been converted and the conquerors' stranglehold grows stron...

I’m Conn, and I work in Macbeth’s castle. I fetch and I carry, and I see everything. Sometimes I see things I shouldn’t; things so dreadful I’ll never forget them.Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.Text type:Curriculum links:

The Devil’s Prophet is the compelling first book of the number one bestselling fantasy trilogy from The Netherlands by Adrian Stone!Zabatha, leader and prophet of the Cataris Cult, and most loyal servant of the forbidden god Cataris, discovers in young Marak an exceptional talent for magic. In Carolia, priests and monks can channel their gods’ energies to create magic. The prophet would like nothing better than to make Marak his disciple, for having the boy as their pawn could help...

The Eight Rune is the first book of the Rune series by Dutch author Adrian Stone. A direct sequel to his Devil trilogy.Marak Fourfingers, the hero in Adrian Stone’s Devil-trilogy, is no more.But the information recorded in his Bequeathed Narratives presents the ruthless God-Emperor of the bleak continent of Kadish with a unique opportunity. Marak’s writings could give him access to the rune that will grant omnipotence, the Eighth Rune, and then the God-Emperor would be invin...

For centuries the Magyckers of the island of Aimerey have had a monopoly on magic in the world. Those who can afford it can order any spell they want. But these spells only work for a limited time, and before a Magycker can repeat a spell, his memory is wiped. Only the most fortunate can enjoy the many gifts of the Magyckers.Thus, when a delegation from Aimerey visits the small town of Marit and her autistic little brother Auric, they can hardly believe it. The boulders blocking th...

When Auric, a gifted young boy, disrupted the Magyckers monopoly on Magic, he instantly became the most wanted person in the Pelargo Archipelago. But despite all of Aimerey's resources, the Magyckers still haven't managed to capture him.Together with his mother, the autistic Auric has found refuge with the pirates of the Claw. Even managing to repel a major attack by the Magyckers and their flying ships.But not all danger comes from the outside. Valdana, Aimerey's infiltrat...