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The Stone Cypher

Mysterious Scotland, Book 3

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The Stone Cypher

By: Tormod Cockburn
Narrated by: Stewart Crank
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They thought Orkney’s standing stones studied the heavens. It never occurred to anyone, the heavens might be studying us.

Magazine editor and part-time archaeologist, Gill McArdle is getting it together. Or at least, he thinks he is, until the death of a friend throws his life into turmoil. He’s on Orkney, researching an elaborate stone carrying an ancient religious motif. But he’s perplexed as the carving long predates any previous incidence of the symbol’s first use. Either someone is tampering with Orcadian archaeology, or Gill is facing a puzzle that can’t be resolved. Complicating his investigations, a secretive teenager passes Gill a notebook, packed full of numbers. At first, unexplained and impenetrable, the analysis starts to point to a mystery among the stars. As Gill battles to unlock the truth he realizes he’s on the cusp of his most startling discovery yet.

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Found these books by accident and decided to give them a go. I devoured them, one after the other. The story lines are excellent - a perfect blend of fact, fantasy with a dash of otherness. The narrator was an inspired choice, he brought the story and characters to life. I’ve since learned there are another four books in the series and I can’t wait for them to be available on audible.

The Stone Cypher

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These books are beautiful and the third installment in the series is no different. Blending together science, faith, and mystery, they are deeply thought through and an enthralling listen. Great story, incredible narration, and highly recommended if you want something a bit different!

Another great installment

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Have to admit I find this credible and that inspired me. Tormod, you are quite fey, quite amazing!

So challenging

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I love his books always keeps you wondering if it could actually be true. Superb narration

The fact it may be true

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What a great start to this book , as always the narrator was amazing and perfect for the stories of Gill McArdles adventures. Hooked from the beginning with its many twists and turns another fabulous journey of problem solving and intriguing details to keep the reader just wanting more. Look forward to reading more in this series, thank you

This book had me hooked from the beginning

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