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Born a stone's throw from a major Hollywood studio, the grandchild of a screen writer, C.B. Pratt had little choice except to love movies and books. A traditionally published author, the lure of independent publishing beckoned and had to be obeyed. The creation of Eno the Thracian, an Ancient World hero for hire, made that dream a reality in 2013. Eno will be featured in a total of five books. The first three are, in order, Hero for Hire, The Stone Gods, and the newly released Dark Mountain.
Reviewed by Barbara Garcia for Readers' Favorite
The Stone Gods by C.B. Pratt is the second book in the trilogy of Eno the Thracian. We join Eno as he sets out on an adventure of a more personal nature. Hoping to question his mother about his past, he encounters an exotic Egyptian beauty named Naunet, three hideous hags intent on having them both for lunch, and a baby that was close to meeting the same fate. Defeating the hags, Eno, Naunet, and the baby continue up the mountain, only to encounter two oracles who let Eno know that the hags he killed where daughters of Pan, the God of wildlife. Put in a trance by the oracles, he encounters the god Apollo. He tells Eno that Pan is angry with him, and suggests he stay in much more civilized areas of the world until Pan's anger cools. Having to abandon his visit with his mother, Eno and Naunet set out for Egypt, but that has its own problems.
I had high expectations from The Stone Gods, and C.B. Pratt did not disappoint. Once again, I find myself walking along with Eno as he narrates his intentions, and what's going on in the world around him. After reuniting the baby with its mother, Eno and Naunet arrive in Egypt. Though Apollo suggested he would be safer there, he finds himself confronted with several mysteries to solve, humans turning to stone, an errant Pharaoh to help, and a giant demonic stone cat to battle. Nicely paced and engrossing, with plenty of action and mythical creatures, this story is well written, with nicely painted descriptions that are not overdone. I highly recommend The Stone Gods, and I definitely look forward to reading the last book, The Dark Mountain!
