Stoneslayer: Book Three Payback

About “Stoneslayer: Book Three Payback”

Stoneslayer: Book Three Payback is the third novel in Candace Lynn Talmadge's dark high fantasy series set in the world of Azgard. The story follows Helen Andros, an outcast healer who watches her father, Lord James Mordecai, face trial and punishment by the Temple of Kronos. When the Temple turns against her, Helen fights to save her father from the Stoneslayer's influence. She flees to her father's manor, where her mentor Maguari teaches her to control energy. The Temple nearly kills her, leading to tragic outcomes. After her stepmother gives birth, the Temple forces Helen's father into a difficult decision that leaves her vulnerable. The book explores themes of reincarnation, spiritual growth, political conflict, and the battle between good and evil.