Stone of Destiny

A prophecy. A stolen throne. A boy who never wanted to be a hero.Kenneth Phynndragon is an ordinary English university student—until the morning his father and a mysterious stranger order him to destroy Scotland's most sacred relic: the Stone of Destiny. The legendary coronation stone is said to hold the power to crown true kings and restore Scotland's freedom. Ancient verses foretell a boy who has lost his only friend, a traitor's son, a mighty sword, and a perilous journey to the mysterious island of Cinerea.Torn between loyalty to his family and the pull of destiny, Kenneth is swept into a daring theft from Edinburgh Castle itself. With Scottish rebels at his side—including the fiery Stuart family—he must evade the English army, claim the sword of William Wallace, and decide which side of a brewing civil war he truly belongs to.But the prophecy demands a heavy cost. Nightmares of his cousin's death haunt him. Allies are dying. And the line between myth and reality is vanishing fast.Filled with heart-pounding chases, swordplay, cliffside escapes, and deep Scottish lore, The Stone of Destiny is a gripping YA historical fantasy of courage, friendship, and the weight of legacy. Perfect for fans of The Outlaws of Time, The Chronicles of Narnia, and anyone who dreams of ancient prophecies and rebellions that could change the world.Will Kenneth fulfill the prophecy… or betray everything he once believed?