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THE STARSHIP IN THE STONE · Book 6

PRIMAL FATE


Returning to Avalyeth in hopes of saving Halvy, Thomas and the crew of Excalibur uncover a secret that could shake the foundations of the Druid order. Hidden beneath the forest canopy, dangerous alliances and forbidden technologies threaten to ignite a conflict that could spread far beyond the trees.

Some truths refuse to stay buried.

While Thomas navigates a maze of suddenly shifting loyalties, Turquine advances a darker agenda that may soon become the greatest threat Avalon has ever faced.

With fragile hope resting on uneasy alliances, Thomas must decide who he’s willing to trust and how far he’s willing to go to build a future worth fighting for.Because the cost of leadership isn't victory. It's who you become to achieve it.

Comments (32)

Mark Hiles Oct 10, 2025

Hey I’m loving the series so far, I’m not the best reader and struggle to focus so I listen on audible, can you tell me when the next book will be released on audible?

Michael Forbes Nov 27, 2025

Hi Mark! I'm sorry I didn't see your message before now. Primal Fate just came out on Audible. You can get it here: https://geni.us/primalfateaudiobook

John Hough Jul 14, 2025

I read a sci fi space opera, over a hundred books and still counting, sooo I'm pretty sure I can handle 9-10, your character development and story premise Is fascinating ,I was hesitant about another Arthurian story line, but I'm glad I jumped in, I love Arthur tales and I love sci-fi so this was a great twist for me. I'm not only a book junkie but also a VO talent for other authors, so it's always fun to put my imagination into how I would voice the characters in reading about. Super fun. Keep writing, love what your doing.
John Hough (yep, pronounced Huff)

Michael Forbes Aug 02, 2025

Thank you so much, John.

Michelle Kindig Jul 12, 2025

I love this series as well as the other books you have written. Please don’t stop.

Michael Forbes Aug 02, 2025

I won't if you won't. Thank you, Michelle :)

MimiB Jul 04, 2025

I've been a huge fan of variations on the Arthurian stories and I totally adore this series. I've binge-read the lot, 1/2 way through book 5, l and hoping book 7 will be out by the time I finish number 6! Thank you!

Michael Forbes Aug 02, 2025

Thank you for reading!

Dave Cluster Jun 21, 2025

Michael, (if I may be so bold);
Just finished semi-binge reading the first 5 volumes of "Starship In The Stone" and they are the most addictive books I've read on Kindle Unlimited and by far and away the best written by any and all metrics! Story character development, grammar, cohesion and continuity, excitement, and vision. And therein lies the one fatal flaw in my otherwise perfect encounter... Coming upon a series so well advanced in it's evolution in a single, easily accessible cluster (see what I did there.. 😁) and being able to deeply and completely immerse myself into the Avalonian multiverse and then hitting the invisible forcefield of "Coming Soon!" is the.. 'Literal Literary' equivalent of a junkie having to go cold turkey from his drug of choice! (And believe me I know.. Don't Ask!... LOL). Or coming out of a phase shift in the center of an asteroid! Normally one encounters a series this good as it is just being published and the admiration turns to adoration gradually with the release of each successive edition, and one learns how to handle the yearning before it turns into an uncontrollable craving, and just in time the new volume appears! But after Five Full Doses of Adrenaline + Space Heroin + Space Cocaine + High Fructose Corn Syrup + Chocolate + High Octane Coffee.... Well patience is NOT my strong suit! 😂😂❗
So PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE put the writing thrusters into hyper drive and get Volume 6 written and delivered to the publisher and the hordes or anxiously awaiting fans! And if this is NOT the final installment, write, write, write❗
Thanks!
Dave (Sir Laughsalot) Cluster
aka••• The KlusterPhluck❗

Michael Forbes Jun 24, 2025

LOL. Thanks so much, Dave. I release monthly. I spend way too much time behind the keyboard :O but I love what I do.

Charles T McMullen Jun 17, 2025

I have enjoyed the books but i hope it is finished with the next one. It is getting long in the story

Michael Forbes Jun 24, 2025

Not finished. Probably 9-10 books total.

Paul Jun 06, 2025

If book six is not the final instalment I am going to give up and read something else. I love sci fi but overly long space operas just pee me off. Sorry, but I don't mind a trilogy or even up to five books but beyond that I go back to reading one offs.

Michael Forbes Jun 24, 2025

This one is probably 9-10 books. Thanks for reading this far, even if you choose not to continue.

Bob May 15, 2025

Certainly, have enjoyed the previous four books of "THE STARSHIP IN THE STONE" looking forward to the next installment....

Best regards,

RJ

Michael Forbes Jun 24, 2025

Thanks so much, RJ!

Mark Hiles Oct 10, 2025

Hey I’m loving the series so far, I’m not the best reader and struggle to focus so I listen on audible, can you tell me when the next book will be released on audible?

Michael Forbes Nov 27, 2025

Hi Mark! I'm sorry I didn't see your message before now. Primal Fate just came out on Audible. You can get it here: https://geni.us/primalfateaudiobook

John Hough Jul 14, 2025

I read a sci fi space opera, over a hundred books and still counting, sooo I'm pretty sure I can handle 9-10, your character development and story premise Is fascinating ,I was hesitant about another Arthurian story line, but I'm glad I jumped in, I love Arthur tales and I love sci-fi so this was a great twist for me. I'm not only a book junkie but also a VO talent for other authors, so it's always fun to put my imagination into how I would voice the characters in reading about. Super fun. Keep writing, love what your doing.
John Hough (yep, pronounced Huff)

Michael Forbes Aug 02, 2025

Thank you so much, John.

Michelle Kindig Jul 12, 2025

I love this series as well as the other books you have written. Please don’t stop.

Michael Forbes Aug 02, 2025

I won't if you won't. Thank you, Michelle :)

MimiB Jul 04, 2025

I've been a huge fan of variations on the Arthurian stories and I totally adore this series. I've binge-read the lot, 1/2 way through book 5, l and hoping book 7 will be out by the time I finish number 6! Thank you!

Michael Forbes Aug 02, 2025

Thank you for reading!

Dave Cluster Jun 21, 2025

Michael, (if I may be so bold);
Just finished semi-binge reading the first 5 volumes of "Starship In The Stone" and they are the most addictive books I've read on Kindle Unlimited and by far and away the best written by any and all metrics! Story character development, grammar, cohesion and continuity, excitement, and vision. And therein lies the one fatal flaw in my otherwise perfect encounter... Coming upon a series so well advanced in it's evolution in a single, easily accessible cluster (see what I did there.. 😁) and being able to deeply and completely immerse myself into the Avalonian multiverse and then hitting the invisible forcefield of "Coming Soon!" is the.. 'Literal Literary' equivalent of a junkie having to go cold turkey from his drug of choice! (And believe me I know.. Don't Ask!... LOL). Or coming out of a phase shift in the center of an asteroid! Normally one encounters a series this good as it is just being published and the admiration turns to adoration gradually with the release of each successive edition, and one learns how to handle the yearning before it turns into an uncontrollable craving, and just in time the new volume appears! But after Five Full Doses of Adrenaline + Space Heroin + Space Cocaine + High Fructose Corn Syrup + Chocolate + High Octane Coffee.... Well patience is NOT my strong suit! 😂😂❗
So PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE put the writing thrusters into hyper drive and get Volume 6 written and delivered to the publisher and the hordes or anxiously awaiting fans! And if this is NOT the final installment, write, write, write❗
Thanks!
Dave (Sir Laughsalot) Cluster
aka••• The KlusterPhluck❗

Michael Forbes Jun 24, 2025

LOL. Thanks so much, Dave. I release monthly. I spend way too much time behind the keyboard :O but I love what I do.

Charles T McMullen Jun 17, 2025

I have enjoyed the books but i hope it is finished with the next one. It is getting long in the story

Michael Forbes Jun 24, 2025

Not finished. Probably 9-10 books total.

Paul Jun 06, 2025

If book six is not the final instalment I am going to give up and read something else. I love sci fi but overly long space operas just pee me off. Sorry, but I don't mind a trilogy or even up to five books but beyond that I go back to reading one offs.

Michael Forbes Jun 24, 2025

This one is probably 9-10 books. Thanks for reading this far, even if you choose not to continue.

Bob May 15, 2025

Certainly, have enjoyed the previous four books of "THE STARSHIP IN THE STONE" looking forward to the next installment....

Best regards,

RJ

Michael Forbes Jun 24, 2025

Thanks so much, RJ!