Kindle
$0.99
Available instantly
Audible Logo Audiobook
$0.00
with membership trial
Paperback
$18.99
Kindle Price: $0.99

Save $18.00 (95%)

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Audiobook Price: $21.83

Save: $14.34 (66%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

F. P. Spirit
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Ruins on Stone Hill (Heroes of Ravenford Book 1) Kindle Edition

by F P Spirit (Author), Jackson Tjota (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 842 ratings
See all formats and editions
What do you get when you mix a novice wizard, a reckless warrior, a sharp-tongued thief, & a saintly cleric? Swords, sorcery, & sarcasm.

Glolindir thought he knew all about magic until he came face to face with his very first monster. He only survived thanks to his new friends: a gallant warrior as talented as he is reckless, a mysterious halfling whose knives are nearly as sharp as his tongue, and a saintly gnome whose very touch can heal.

Unfortunately, that was just the beginning of their troubles. Strange things have been happening around the little town of Ravenford. Before they know it, they are up to their necks in monsters and worse.

From eerie ruins to underground caves to a ghostly forest devoid of life, they encounter the forces of darkness. Can they overcome their faults and work together to save the town, or will they die trying?

Enter a world of magic and adventure in this fun tale of heroes in the making. Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings and Dungeons & Dragons.

"The characters are exceptionally well developed and the battle scenes are entertaining and polished. What I loved most is that this is a series I can read with my young niece, who loves tales in the spirit of Dungeons and Dragons and The Lord of the Rings." - Readers' Favorite Book Review ★★★★★

"Like Lord of the Rings, there's plenty of action scenes and humorous dialogue. If you love classic fantasy with a great cast of characters, you've got to read this book."- N. N.Light's Book Heaven ★★★★★

"Sword and Sorcery doesn't get any better than this." - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

"A spellbinding story and truly a joy to read." - Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★
Previous page
  1. Book 1 of 5
    Heroes of Ravenford
  2. Print length
    376 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    June 19, 2014
  6. File size
    2861 KB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. See all details
Next page
Next 3 for you in this series See full series
Total Price: $6.97
By clicking on the above button, you agree to Amazon's Kindle Store Terms of Use
More like The Ruins on Stone Hill (Heroes of Ravenford Book 1)
Page 1 of 1Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
  4. Curse Breaker: Enchanted
    Kindle Edition
    $0.00
  15. Shorn (The Sky Seekers Book 1)
    Kindle Edition
    $4.95
  17. Bond of a Dragon: Zahara's Gift
    Kindle Edition
    $0.00
Next page
Loading...

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Sword and Sorcery doesn't get any better than this. I couldn't put it down - Thank heavens for a free weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed the development of the camaraderie, the incremental increase of abilities, and the back stories of the characters. Five Stars - all the way."- Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

"Finally, an exciting and well written Fantasy series. Thank you, I really enjoyed this book and just bought the other two. I proofread for other authors, I love how your story flows and how you introduced characters and treasures along the way, it is a joy for your readers." - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

"Ruins on Stone Hill is a classic epic fantasy focused on a band of misfits with the odds stacked against them. Like Lord of the Rings, there's plenty of action scenes and humorous dialogue. The characters are well developed with their own distinctive voices. The plot is well-drawn with creative world-building techniques. It hooked me from the first chapter and I found myself wondering what was going to happen next. If you love classic fantasy with a great cast of characters, you've got to read this book."- N. N.Light's Book Heaven ★★★★★

"FP Spirit allows a unique spell to be cast in the individuality of the narrator's voice, skirting the usual pitfalls of modern authors of the genre, and offering a fresh approach without trying to reinvent the wheel. The characters are exceptionally well developed and the battle scenes are entertaining and polished. What I loved most is that this is a series I can read with my young niece, who loves tales in the spirit of Dungeons and Dragons and The Lord of the Rings. Highly recommended!" - Readers' Favorite Book Review ★★★★★

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00L5JN5SE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services; 1st edition (June 19, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 19, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2861 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 376 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 842 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
F. P. Spirit

F. P. Spirit

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

"All Fantasy Should Be This Fun."

F.P. Spirit is an avid science fiction and fantasy fan. A Trekkie before it was cool, F. P. became hooked on fantasy the moment he cracked open his first copy of Lord of the Rings. When he is not lost roaming the multiverse of sci-fi and high-fantasy fiction, F. P. is either creating adventures for his roll-playing friends and family or connecting with his mind and body in an attempt to reach that inner spark of spirit.

To learn more, you can go to his website (fpspirit.com) or sign up for his newsletter (fpspirit.com/newsletter).

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
842 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Keith
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal story telling
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
Verified Purchase
This book was absolutely fantastic, kept my attention the entire time, I was never once bored reading through it, all the characters are interesting and unique and have depth. Can't wait to continue the series.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Greg Spry
4.0 out of 5 stars Well-Written and Engaging YA Fantasy Novel
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019
Verified Purchase
The Ruins on Stone Hill (Heroes of Ravenford, #1) by F.P. Spirit is a very enjoyable young adult novel in the swords & sorcery sub-genre of fantasy. The book serves as an origin story for a group of young heroes as they meet and embark on their first adventures together.

The prose and dialog flow very smoothly. Clearly, the author has great expertise with the written word and knows how to make action unfold. The main characters are well-crafted with unique personalities. Each quest or battle is compelling and easy to understand. The author makes well-thought out use of magic rather than invoking it as an overly convenient plot mechanism. Familiar fantasy tropes are leveraged uniquely and cohesively to make the story and world feel original. Even though the novel sets up for the sequel at the end, the book does more than enough to resolve its sub-plots in satisfying fashion.

While the pros greatly outweigh the cons, the novel does suffer from a handful of minor drawbacks. Too often, characters smile--or grin, smirk, curl their lips, or contort their mouths in various other versions of smiling. The frequency of smiling borders on comical. When characters smile too often, they can seem too self-assured, which can sap the tension out of a scene.

Also, the author has a slight tendency to over-explain. In general, writers should be mindful of the triple-redundancy that can occur when revealing what's going to happen, showing it happen, and recapping what happened. Take care not to reveal the exact same details in all three instances and don't make events unfold exactly as planned. That said, over-explanation typically leads to better reader comprehension than not including enough details.

Casual readers may prefer the straightforward good time offered by the book, but the content could seem a bit simplistic to the more sophisticated mind. It's good guys versus obviously bad guys with no significant conflict between the protagonists, few plot twists, and a light-hearted tone that tells the reader no real harm will come to our heroes. Many young adult novels include more adult situations, but this work keeps things G-rated. There's nothing wrong with that if the target audience is very young adults or readers who are looking to avoid bad language, sex, and extreme violence.

All in all, The Ruins on Stone Hill is a well-written and engaging YA fantasy novel. At some point, I will likely pick up book two.
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Doug Williamson
5.0 out of 5 stars Learning to work together
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2022
Verified Purchase
Our heroes have skills, but are not used to working as a team and that leads to more than a bit of trouble. Can they step up and overcome their differences, or are they just going to let the monsters win?

This is book one of this series so a fine place to start.

This is a high fantasy story with all that that entails. The story is well written and easy to read with a complex and well detailed world. The characters are well developed with solid back stories and distinct (sometimes snarky) personalities. The story and plot are excellent and fast paced, with plenty of action, mystery, magic and all the other elements that make up a good fantasy story. I was engaged from start to finish and look forward to the next book in the series. It doesn't get much better than this.

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Elizabeth Lavender
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun, page-turning adventure, with enjoyable company of characters
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020
Verified Purchase
This was a fun adventure page after page. The company of characters meet an array of scary enemy creatures along their journey, all of these courtesy of the rich imagination of the author. The company of characters he has put together for the journey is intriguing as well. We are given a elf, gnome, human, halfling, and almost immediately they are joined by two more humans. As far as their positions, we are given a wizard, cleric, warrior, mysterious halfling that is multi-talented, but shuns several labels that he is given, a tracker/mercenary, and warrior/mercenary. Yet it is their different skills and backgrounds that help them to meet each challenge they face. In the middle of it, it's not the differences that stand out, that matter anymore. They find the things that are really of value are shared among them, those things that are strong enough to tie the bonds of friendship together in the first book. It is done well with the help of the excellent dialogue, facing a new threat one moment, yet there is a continuous delightful, playfulness in their speech. Almost as a reminder that there is still good to be seen, laughter to be found even if there is danger that lays ahead because they face it with friends. The feel of the story reminded me of Tolkien from the battle skirmishes to the company the author chose to bring together to the way they interacted. However, the author has his own style and own story to tell. Yet the company of Tolkien is good I'd say, so if you're a fan of his, I would certainly recommend this series. Even if you're not a Tolkien fan (which I can't imagine, but anyway), this is a fantastic read. I'm eager to start the next in the series.
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
J.Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars A walk back in time for an old gamer.
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2022
Verified Purchase
Reminds me of the old TSR books from the early ages of D&D. This book actually plays out like a well thought out campaign. It is well planned and the story plays out without any unnecessary convolutions. The characters are funny and relatable with each one fleshed out nicely. They also interplay with eachother and create added depths to their interactions.
Will be following this series avidly.
Report
Gemmenzwerg
2.0 out of 5 stars Naja...
Reviewed in Germany on November 15, 2022
Verified Purchase
Ich habe mit dem Hörbuch angefangen... Der Klang ist dumpf, zu Basslastig. Der Sprecher wirkt dadurch undeutlich. Ich hatte zuvor die Bücher von JA Andrews gehört und die sind wesentlich besser geschrieben aber vor allen haben die exzellente Sprecher, die erstklassig abgemischt sind. Vielleicht lese ich mal rein, aber der Schreibstil sagt mir nicht zu. Sehr "hakelig" und sich wiederholend, so dass kein rechter Fluss zustande kommt. Die Einführung der Figuren erinnert an einen Text aus einem Rollenspielregelbuch, was in einem Regelbuch gut ist, ist in einem Roman eher Fehl am Platz.
Report
Dan
5.0 out of 5 stars The heroes of ravenford
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2021
Verified Purchase
A team of unlikely companions, each bringing something unique and vital to a close knot team of heroes who are all that stand between a many proved attack of raven ford.
Fantasy how it should be with magic, many races represented, well defined characters and good world building. Easy reading in a world you'll be happy to escape to
Report
Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun ride!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2023
Verified Purchase
Your typical fantasy adventure story, it was a fun, easy read, nothing amazing or anything that stood out but was a nice read overall.
However the amount of times I saw ‘wicked grin’ or similar phrases was very annoying, so much so that every time I heard it I couldn’t help but roll my eyes.
Report
Mark Lucas-Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Heroes of Ravenford Bk 1
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2022
Verified Purchase
This is the first book in what looks to become an epic series. It has everything you would want in an epic fantasy. A miscellany of characters that grow and develop as the story progresses, fantastic quests, mysterious artefacts, dark mages and even mention of a dragon.
Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report