''Stone of Tymora'' is a series of fantasy novels for teens written by scifi and fantasy author

R. A. Salvatore Robert Anthony Salvatore (born January 20, 1959) is an American author best known for ''The Legend of Drizzt'', a series of fantasy novels set in the Forgotten Realms and starring the popular character Drizzt Do'Urden. He has also written ''The ...

and his son,

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. The series is R. A. Salvatore's first collaboration with his son, and features Salvatore's drow character

Drizzt Do'Urden Drizzt Do'Urden () is a fictional character appearing in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game. Drizzt was created by author R. A. Salvatore as a supporting character in the ''Icewind Dale ...

. The first book in the series is ''The Stowaway''. It was released in October 2008.

Stowaway

Plot

Barely a teen and already guarding a secret that could jeopardize his young life, Maimun is marked for death. With the help of a mysterious stranger, the boy escapes his village and flees out to sea, stowing away on the pirate hunting ship, Sea Sprite, where he comes across a most unlikely ally: the dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden. With a half-demon determined to destroy him, and a crew of sailors resentful of the trouble he's caused, Maimun must find the courage to prove his worth, both to his friends and to himself.

Reception

''Science Letter'' gave the novel a positive review, writing, "''The Stowaway'' features all the suspense, action, and compelling characters that Salvatore fans have come to expect." ''

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'' states "Light on explicit violence, gore or death despite plenty of opportunities for all three, this makes sturdy fare for younger fans of D&D or sword-and-sorcery fantasy in general."

Notes

* The character of Maimun is featured in Salvatore's novel ''

The Pirate King ''The Pirate King'' (2008) is the second book in the Transitions series, written by R. A. Salvatore. Plot summary The Arcane Brotherhood has long held the city of Luskan in their power, but when corruption eats away at their ranks, Captain De ...

'', released the same year as ''Stowaway''.

References

Novel series Novels by R. A. Salvatore {{2000s-fantasy-novel-stub