A Spellbinding New Fantasy Adventure for Middle-Grade Readers

BIDEFORD, U.K. - March 25, 2025 - PRLog -- An ancient spell shattered. A dark sorcerer stirring. Four friends racing against time to save their world.

Debut author **John Bright** invites readers on an unforgettable journey filled with magic, danger, and friendship in his captivating new middle-grade fantasy novel, *The Riddle, the Stones, and the Sorcerer*. Perfect for fans of *The Lord of the Rings* and *The Goonies*, this thrilling tale combines ancient lore, perilous quests, and the timeless struggle between light and darkness.

Set in the eerie, old stone Marsheness House near the ruins of Greyfriar's Castle, the story follows siblings Milly and Archie, along with their friends Lucas and Olly. When the children discover a charred, ancient book hidden in the basement, they unlock a centuries-old secret—one that releases the dark sorcerer Orsador from his enchanted prison. To stop him, the children must embark on a dangerous quest across three mystical worlds, solving cryptic riddles and retrieving the legendary Stones that hold the key to restoring the seal on Orsador's power.

But as they navigate perilous traps, deadly illusions, and betrayals, their friendship is tested to its limits. When Archie is swept away by a treacherous Mud River and stranded in the desolate Barren Lands, the group must carry on without him—unaware that he is facing his own desperate race for survival. With Orsador's power growing stronger by the minute, the children are forced into a final, heart-stopping battle where the fate of their world hangs by a thread.

*The Riddle, the Stones, and the Sorcerer* is a gripping adventure that explores themes of bravery, unity, and the enduring power of friendship. With vivid world-building, thrilling action, and characters readers will root for, this novel promises to capture the imaginations of both young and adult fantasy enthusiasts.

See the book trailer here https://youtu.be/v8kYGAFrVyo