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THE STARSHIP IN THE STONE · Book 2

Here Be Dragons


Thomas never expected to find Excalibur stuck beneath a Welsh lake. He never asked to be a hero. And he certainly never imagined standing between a tyrant and the fate of a galaxy.

Destiny doesn’t wait for permission.

From the mystical world of Avalyeth, Thomas’ journey will lead him and his growing crew into the heart of enemy territory, the halls of ancient dragons, and the path of knights who remember a time when hope still burned bright. Hunted by the Draconite and haunted by the past, they’ll need to risk everything to outmaneuver and overcome those who would see them destroyed.

As new alliances form and old rivalries re-ignite, Thomas must prove he’s more than just the captain of a legendary starship—he must become the leader others believe him to be.

Even if he still isn’t sure he believes it himself.

Comments (78)

Colin williams May 28, 2025

Good read … enjoyable to the end … looking forward to more in this series …

Michael Forbes Jun 24, 2025

Thank you for reading Colin!

Patricia Apr 26, 2025

I seem to be one of a few women giving comments to recommend the first book in the series, but I have enjoyed this reading. I have been a Syfy reader for many years as I am now 83 years old. I must say this book has kept me entertained, I am looking forward to the next in this series.

Michael Forbes May 01, 2025

Thank you so much for reading, Patricia. I'm glad you're enjoying the books.

Russ Bryant Feb 20, 2025

Thank you for the great escapes.. LOL I have been reading your tales for a long time. 15yrs ago I broke my back and am pretty much bedridden.. I read 90% of the time anymore and this was a joy. Cannot wait for the next. Again thank you.

Michael Forbes Feb 20, 2025

Thank you so much for being a longtime reader! I'm so sorry to hear about your physical situation. I'm glad I can inject some joy from time to time.

David Feb 19, 2025

still haven't heard when Kindel starship in the stone will be available

Michael Forbes Feb 20, 2025

I'm not sure what you mean? The book is available on Kindle. Perhaps you mean Audible? Should be out by March 1.

AndyB Feb 19, 2025

Started with The Devils Rejects and now look forward to your next book each time. Glad you seem able to write them as quickly as I read them. Hopefully you will keep writing for a long time.

Michael Forbes Feb 20, 2025

Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying the books. I'll keep going as long as I can :D

Dan M Feb 17, 2025

Just a note - there’s a conflict between pages early - you say Thomas is sent to the 7th floor but then he gets off the elevator at the 4th…

Michael Forbes Feb 20, 2025

Thanks for the heads-up. And thank you for reading! :)

R. Croxton Feb 17, 2025

Great read, thoroughly enjoyable.

Michael Forbes Feb 17, 2025

Thank you for reading!

Kevin Winkworth Feb 16, 2025

Hello Michael ,was a little confused with the geography when placing chancery lane and holborn in manchester but if it works then who am I to complain. Great read,new twist on an ld story
.Loved it.
Have a question .How do you keep up with all your characters and their different storylines even when they overlap?
Kevin W

Michael Forbes Feb 17, 2025

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Kevin. A little artistic license on the street names. Not trying to match reality 100% :)

To answer your question - for whatever series I'm currently writing, I have it almost all in my head. It helps that I end up reading the book twice after writing it during the editing process. But I do still need to refer back from time to time.

For things like the Forgotten Universe - I have to go back and re-read endings a lot to refresh my memory. And then sometimes hunt for details of characters or locations, etc. because I remember them vaguely but not specifically enough to wrie about them without a refresher. Prep for those does take a bit more time.

Lisa Feb 16, 2025

i enjoyed this story much. The weaving of myth and technlogy was well done. looking forward to the next book.

Michael Forbes Feb 17, 2025

Thank you so much :)

Dave Hart Feb 12, 2025

A new twist to an old story, enjoyed very much.
Thank you.

Michael Forbes Feb 12, 2025

Thank you for reading :) I'm glad you liked it.

Mike Feb 10, 2025

Excellent book! Thank you!

Michael Forbes Feb 10, 2025

Thanks so much for reading!

David Rothwell Feb 09, 2025

A brilliant yarn mate!!
Very much looking forward to the next instalment.
I have read a number of your books and you never fail to draw me into your universe. Keep up the amazing work and thanks for it with us.
Cheers,
Dave

Michael Forbes Feb 10, 2025

Thank you for reading, Dave!

Jim Feb 09, 2025

Very entertaining. Nice story plot line. Please continue.

Michael Forbes Feb 10, 2025

Will do. Thank you for reading :)

Kent smith Feb 09, 2025

I am a sucker for anything Arthurian. Good story. Looking forward to book 2. Thanks.

Kbs

Michael Forbes Feb 09, 2025

I'm glad you liked it. :)

G mansgord Feb 08, 2025

Great story loved it.

Michael Forbes Feb 09, 2025

Glad to hear it. Thank you for reading!

Luke Feb 07, 2025

Amazing! Loved every bit of it!

Michael Forbes Feb 08, 2025

Thank you for reading, Luke :) I'm glad you liked it.

Marylin Feb 06, 2025

Loved the complete story line for protagonist. Shows how and why he feels the way he does and the growing up to be what he wants to be.

Michael Forbes Feb 08, 2025

Thank you Marylin!

Bill Tillman Feb 12, 2025

Great Marylin, loved your comment mine is the same😍😍

Helen Feb 06, 2025

Settings strongest feature, very good.

Michael Forbes Feb 06, 2025

Thank you for reading, Helen! I'm glad you liked it.

Bob J Miller Feb 04, 2025

Great book totally awesome

Michael Forbes Feb 06, 2025

I'm glad you enjoyed the first book. Thank you for reading :)

Colin williams May 28, 2025

Good read … enjoyable to the end … looking forward to more in this series …

Michael Forbes Jun 24, 2025

Thank you for reading Colin!

Patricia Apr 26, 2025

I seem to be one of a few women giving comments to recommend the first book in the series, but I have enjoyed this reading. I have been a Syfy reader for many years as I am now 83 years old. I must say this book has kept me entertained, I am looking forward to the next in this series.

Michael Forbes May 01, 2025

Thank you so much for reading, Patricia. I'm glad you're enjoying the books.

Russ Bryant Feb 20, 2025

Thank you for the great escapes.. LOL I have been reading your tales for a long time. 15yrs ago I broke my back and am pretty much bedridden.. I read 90% of the time anymore and this was a joy. Cannot wait for the next. Again thank you.

Michael Forbes Feb 20, 2025

Thank you so much for being a longtime reader! I'm so sorry to hear about your physical situation. I'm glad I can inject some joy from time to time.

David Feb 19, 2025

still haven't heard when Kindel starship in the stone will be available

Michael Forbes Feb 20, 2025

I'm not sure what you mean? The book is available on Kindle. Perhaps you mean Audible? Should be out by March 1.

AndyB Feb 19, 2025

Started with The Devils Rejects and now look forward to your next book each time. Glad you seem able to write them as quickly as I read them. Hopefully you will keep writing for a long time.

Michael Forbes Feb 20, 2025

Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying the books. I'll keep going as long as I can :D

Dan M Feb 17, 2025

Just a note - there’s a conflict between pages early - you say Thomas is sent to the 7th floor but then he gets off the elevator at the 4th…

Michael Forbes Feb 20, 2025

Thanks for the heads-up. And thank you for reading! :)

R. Croxton Feb 17, 2025

Great read, thoroughly enjoyable.

Michael Forbes Feb 17, 2025

Thank you for reading!

Kevin Winkworth Feb 16, 2025

Hello Michael ,was a little confused with the geography when placing chancery lane and holborn in manchester but if it works then who am I to complain. Great read,new twist on an ld story
.Loved it.
Have a question .How do you keep up with all your characters and their different storylines even when they overlap?
Kevin W

Michael Forbes Feb 17, 2025

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Kevin. A little artistic license on the street names. Not trying to match reality 100% :)

To answer your question - for whatever series I'm currently writing, I have it almost all in my head. It helps that I end up reading the book twice after writing it during the editing process. But I do still need to refer back from time to time.

For things like the Forgotten Universe - I have to go back and re-read endings a lot to refresh my memory. And then sometimes hunt for details of characters or locations, etc. because I remember them vaguely but not specifically enough to wrie about them without a refresher. Prep for those does take a bit more time.

Lisa Feb 16, 2025

i enjoyed this story much. The weaving of myth and technlogy was well done. looking forward to the next book.

Michael Forbes Feb 17, 2025

Thank you so much :)

Dave Hart Feb 12, 2025

A new twist to an old story, enjoyed very much.
Thank you.

Michael Forbes Feb 12, 2025

Thank you for reading :) I'm glad you liked it.

Mike Feb 10, 2025

Excellent book! Thank you!

Michael Forbes Feb 10, 2025

Thanks so much for reading!

David Rothwell Feb 09, 2025

A brilliant yarn mate!!
Very much looking forward to the next instalment.
I have read a number of your books and you never fail to draw me into your universe. Keep up the amazing work and thanks for it with us.
Cheers,
Dave

Michael Forbes Feb 10, 2025

Thank you for reading, Dave!

Jim Feb 09, 2025

Very entertaining. Nice story plot line. Please continue.

Michael Forbes Feb 10, 2025

Will do. Thank you for reading :)

Kent smith Feb 09, 2025

I am a sucker for anything Arthurian. Good story. Looking forward to book 2. Thanks.

Kbs

Michael Forbes Feb 09, 2025

I'm glad you liked it. :)

G mansgord Feb 08, 2025

Great story loved it.

Michael Forbes Feb 09, 2025

Glad to hear it. Thank you for reading!

Luke Feb 07, 2025

Amazing! Loved every bit of it!

Michael Forbes Feb 08, 2025

Thank you for reading, Luke :) I'm glad you liked it.

Marylin Feb 06, 2025

Loved the complete story line for protagonist. Shows how and why he feels the way he does and the growing up to be what he wants to be.

Michael Forbes Feb 08, 2025

Thank you Marylin!

Bill Tillman Feb 12, 2025

Great Marylin, loved your comment mine is the same😍😍

Helen Feb 06, 2025

Settings strongest feature, very good.

Michael Forbes Feb 06, 2025

Thank you for reading, Helen! I'm glad you liked it.

Bob J Miller Feb 04, 2025

Great book totally awesome

Michael Forbes Feb 06, 2025

I'm glad you enjoyed the first book. Thank you for reading :)