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ⓘ About R.L. King
R.L. King is a celebrated and Amazon bestselling author best known for her The Alastair Stone Chronicle series. She has her bestselling Alastair stone chronicles listed on Amazon, an urban fantasy series. Apart from her own work, she is also a freelancer for the Catalyst Games Labs known for the famous roleplaying game Shadowrun. She has written numerous books on fiction fantasy for many sourcebooks and full-length adventure. King is also an active member for The Science Fiction And Fantasy Writers Of America and also The Horror Writers’ Association. King’s book, The Borrowed Time received a nomination by The International Association Of Media Tien Writers for A Scribd Award. The author started with the Shadow Universe published in 2015. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, R.L. King has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by R.L. King
Stone and a Hard Place
Stone and a Hard Place is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
The Source
The Source is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Core of Stone
Core of Stone is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Blood and Stone
A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood and Stone as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series showcases R.L. King's mastery of suspense.
Heart of Stone
Heart of Stone explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series by R.L. King.
Flesh and Stone
Flesh and Stone continues the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Infernal Heart
The Infernal Heart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series by R.L. King.
The Forgotten
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with The Forgotten, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
The Threshold
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with The Threshold, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
The Other Side
The Other Side is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Path of Stone
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with Path of Stone, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
Necessary Sacrifices
Necessary Sacrifices is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Game of Stone
Game of Stone is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Steel and Stone
Steel and Stone continues the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Stone and Claw
Stone and Claw is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
The Seventh Stone
The Seventh Stone is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Devil's Bargain
Devil's Bargain is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Gathering Storm
Gathering Storm is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
House of Stone
House of Stone is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Circle of Stone
Circle of Stone is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
The Madness Below
The Madness Below is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Death's Door
A gripping mystery unfolds in Death's Door as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series showcases R.L. King's mastery of suspense.
Blood Brothers
A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Brothers as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series showcases R.L. King's mastery of suspense.
Homecoming
Homecoming is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Mortal Imperative
Mortal Imperative is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Balance of Power
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with Balance of Power, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
Rite of Passage
Rite of Passage is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Winds of Change
Winds of Change continues the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Awakening
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with Awakening, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
Blood Ties
A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Ties as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series showcases R.L. King's mastery of suspense.
Vicious Circle
Vicious Circle continues the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Lost Scion
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with The Lost Scion, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
Demon Blade
Demon Blade continues the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Strange Bedfellows
Strange Bedfellows continues the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Poisoned Vines
Poisoned Vines is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest continues the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Lethal Exchange
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with Lethal Exchange, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
Trial By Fire
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with Trial By Fire, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
Hidden Agendas
Hidden Agendas is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle continues the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Family Plot
Family Plot continues the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Hell of a Band
Hell of a Band is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Devil's Bargain
Devil's Bargain is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Stone and a Hard Place
Stone and a Hard Place is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
The Forgotten
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with The Forgotten, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
The Threshold
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with The Threshold, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
The Source
The Source is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Core of Stone
Core of Stone is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Blood and Stone
A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood and Stone as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series showcases R.L. King's mastery of suspense.
Heart of Stone
Heart of Stone explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series by R.L. King.
Flesh and Stone
Flesh and Stone continues the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Infernal Heart
The Infernal Heart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series by R.L. King.
The Other Side
The Other Side is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Path of Stone
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with Path of Stone, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
Game of Stone
Game of Stone is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Steel and Stone
Steel and Stone continues the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Stone and Claw
Stone and Claw is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
The Seventh Stone
The Seventh Stone is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Gathering Storm
Gathering Storm is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
The Madness Below
The Madness Below is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Death's Door
A gripping mystery unfolds in Death's Door as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series showcases R.L. King's mastery of suspense.
Blood Brothers
A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Brothers as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series showcases R.L. King's mastery of suspense.
Homecoming
Homecoming is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Mortal Imperative
Mortal Imperative is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Balance of Power
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with Balance of Power, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
Rite of Passage
Rite of Passage is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Necessary Sacrifices
Necessary Sacrifices is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
House of Stone
House of Stone is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Circle of Stone
Circle of Stone is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Winds of Change
Winds of Change continues the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Awakening
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with Awakening, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
Blood Ties
A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Ties as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series showcases R.L. King's mastery of suspense.
Vicious Circle
Vicious Circle continues the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Lost Scion
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with The Lost Scion, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
Demon Blade
Demon Blade continues the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Strange Bedfellows
Strange Bedfellows continues the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Poisoned Vines
Poisoned Vines is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest continues the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Lethal Exchange
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with Lethal Exchange, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
Trial By Fire
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books with Trial By Fire, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
Hidden Agendas
Hidden Agendas is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle continues the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Family Plot
Family Plot continues the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Hell of a Band
Hell of a Band is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
The Soul Engine
The Soul Engine is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles: Happenstance and Bron Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Chariots of Wrath
Chariots of Wrath is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles: Happenstance and Bron Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
By Demons Driven
By Demons Driven is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles: Happenstance and Bron Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Turn to Stone
Turn to Stone continues the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Novellas story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shadows and Stone
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Novellas with Shadows and Stone, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
Stone for the Holidays
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Novellas with Stone for the Holidays, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
Boys' Night Out
Boys' Night Out continues the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Novellas story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
An Unexpected Truth
An Unexpected Truth continues the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Novellas story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Hard Way
Hard Way continues the Publication Order of Calanar Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Mechanic
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Calanar Books with The Mechanic, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
House of Cards
House of Cards is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Calanar Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Full House
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Calanar Books with Full House, another outstanding contribution from R.L. King.
All In
All In is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Calanar Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Veiled Extraction
Veiled Extraction continues the Publication Order of Shadowrun Legends Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Borrowed Time
Borrowed Time is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Shadowrun Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Wolf & Buffalo
Wolf & Buffalo is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Shadowrun Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of R.L. King have come to expect.
Big Dreams
Big Dreams continues the Publication Order of Shadowrun Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Veiled Extraction
Veiled Extraction continues the Publication Order of Shadowrun Books story arc with R.L. King's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is R.L. King?
R.L. King is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 102 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books, Chronological Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books, Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles: Happenstance and Bron Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best R.L. King series to start with?
For readers new to R.L. King's work, the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 42 books. Begin with Stone and a Hard Place to start from the very beginning.
How many books has R.L. King written?
R.L. King has written over 102 books across 7 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read R.L. King books in order?
Yes, reading R.L. King's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does R.L. King write in?
R.L. King writes primarily in fiction. With 7 series across 102 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are R.L. King's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of R.L. King's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is R.L. King's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, R.L. King's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Alastair Stone Chronicles Books series. The first book, Stone and a Hard Place, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.