Shadows of the Stone Benders by K. Patrick DonoghueMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Shadows of the Stone Benders is the first book in a new series The Anlon Cully Chronicles. It begins with the death of Anlon's uncle, prominent archeologist Devlin Wilson. Devlin had a reputation for being on the fringe in his scientific inquiries. Most recently Devlin had discovered proof of an ancient race who possessed technology far beyond any previously imagined. To the untrained eye, the technology appears to be nothing more than a common stone. Used correctly, however, these stones grant amazing powers including the power to kill. Devlin strove to keep his findings secret, but failed, and there's at least one group hot on the trail. Anlon Cully is drawn into a race to find the stones and figure out how to use them before he falls prey to the same forces as his uncle.
Shadows of the Stone Benders is a very entertaining read. It pulls the reader into the story. Character development is strong, and clues to the mystery are interspersed into the action sequences. There are red herrings, characters who aren't what they seem, and characters who are. The premise is science fiction mixed with science fact and is presented in a way that is almost believable. Fans of Steve Berry, Dan Brown, and Clive Cussler will probably enjoy this series. I know I'm planning to pick up the next one Race for the Flash Stone.
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