Experience an enchanting debut reminiscent of beloved classics like C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Immerse yourself in The Epic of Joanna: A Stone's Tale, an exhilarating adventure set in the captivating realm of Jabo. This lighthearted fantasy tale unfolds amidst a tapestry of fascinating characters, enigmatic mysteries, and vibrant landscapes, promising an enthralling journey for fantasy enthusiasts. Whether you're a fan of story-driven role-playing games such as Final Fantasy or a devotee of fantasy cinema and television, this epic is bound to captivate your imagination.

Readers can't get enough of Joanna's captivating journey:

• "From the very first page, this book had me hooked, and I couldn't put it down."
• "I was astonished to learn that this is the author's debut work."
• "This story deserves its own animated series!"
• "A magical and imaginative masterpiece."

The most extraordinary legends often revolve around the most unlikely heroes. Meet Joanna, an eleven-year-old girl forever bound to the sea, her only connection to a mysterious past a perplexing stone of inexplicable power. Abandoned on the shore as an infant, Joanna knows nothing beyond the tranquility of her island haven, Havahnsh, and the unwavering love of her adopted family.

But when ruthless soldiers destroy her home and murder her family, Joanna's tranquil world shatters. The soldiers, harboring a dark agenda and an insatiable desire for the enigmatic stone, will stop at nothing to obtain it. These shadowy figures, dormant for over thirty years since causing a devastating war, have returned with a singular obsession-the stone.

Stripped of all she holds dear, Joanna embarks on a perilous journey across the unforgiving sea, compelled to seek answers. With the aid of her childhood companion, an aging legendary hero, a cursed mariner, and an aspiring young warrior, Joanna embarks on a quest to unearth the stone's secrets and, perhaps, her own origins.

As Joanna's odyssey takes her far from the tranquil life she once knew, she becomes entwined in a conspiracy of epic proportions. This fantasy masterpiece, steeped in rich culture and lore, weaves a tapestry of adventure, camaraderie, and self-discovery. Join Joanna on her quest, and let the secrets of the magical stone and her destiny unravel before your eyes.