"Everyone grows under Evans' hand, making The Stone of Integrity a satisfying fantasy of achievement, change, danger and adversity, considering different forms of blindness that affect each character, challenging their beliefs and goals. Carling's experiences give her some of the wisdom and integrity she'll need to be a queen, while readers receive some powerful insights wound into an adventure quest that is thoroughly absorbing." Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEWS

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Upon returning from her quest to gather the Stone of Courage, Carling, the future Queen of Crystonia, is summoned by the historian of the Minsheen herd of Centaurs. He entrusts Carling with a rare, ancient map. After a harrowing journey back home to her village, she is visited, once again, by Vidente, the Wizard of Crystonia. He tells her it is time to collect the purple Stone of Integrity for her royal Silver Breastplate. With the map in hand, Carling and her faithful companions set out to discover the mysterious island of Hy-Basilia, an island that no one knows exists. Frightening sea creatures, menacing Centaurs, a handsome young fisherman, a crafty witch, and Fairies who hide behind masks....who can be trusted? Another quest, another stone, and many more invaluable lessons to learn. Don't miss one word of this brilliant fantasy adventure by Award-Winning author, M.J. Evans.