The Stone Arrow [NOOK Book]

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Overview

Stone Age England. The ancient, nomadic way of life is coming to an end; the agricultural revolution has begun. When the farmers of Burh attack the sleeping nomad tribe, Tagart is the only survivor. Twenty-five and heir to the chief, his sole inheritance now is his tribal honour – and it demands revenge. His ally is the forest itself: that, and his own ingenuity, courage and hunting skill.
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Overview

Stone Age England. The ancient, nomadic way of life is coming to an end; the agricultural revolution has begun. When the farmers of Burh attack the sleeping nomad tribe, Tagart is the only survivor. Twenty-five and heir to the chief, his sole inheritance now is his tribal honour – and it demands revenge. His ally is the forest itself: that, and his own ingenuity, courage and hunting skill.

Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940000824412
  • Publisher: Richard Herley, via Smashwords
  • Publication date: 2/15/2010
  • Sold by: SMASHWORDS - EBKS
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 7,682
  • File size: 550 KB

Meet the Author

I was born in England in 1950 and educated at Watford Boys' Grammar School and Sussex University, where my interest in natural history led me to read biology.

My first successful novel was "The Stone Arrow", which was published to critical acclaim in 1978. It subsequently won the Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize, administered by the Royal Society of Literature in London, and was the first in a trilogy. This was followed by "The Penal Colony" (1987), a futuristic thriller that formed the basis of the 1994 movie "No Escape", starring Ray Liotta.

The main difficulty for the author is making his voice heard in the roar of self-promotion. I believe that the work I am producing now is of higher quality than my prize-winning first, and ask you, the reader, to help spread the word by telling your friends if you have enjoyed one of my books.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 25, 2008

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    This is set in southern Britain in 5000 B.P., in the late Neolithic, which is of special interest to me as an archeology student. It's about the conflict between the native hunter-gatherers, leading a Mesolithic lifestyle, and the immigrant farmers from the European mainland. There is no evidence that such a conflict took place on the other hand there is no evidence that it didn't: given the recent history of such places as Kosovo or northern Iraq, I rather incline to Herley's point of view. The artefacts, cultures and landscape are recreated with masterly skill. It's one of those rare novels that gives an immersive experience. There's something peculiar and remarkable about the effect that Herley's imagination has on your own. The action is rapid, luminous, and irresistible. I don't want to give any of the story away. Let me just say that it makes 'Rambo' look like a vicarage tea-party. You have been warned! This novel predates Jean Auel's ponderous series of Paleolithic novels and may even have given her the idea. It's a shame it has been unavailable for so long, but the recent reissue of this and his other books is a welcome, and overdue, development.

    12 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 18, 2012

    Tiffany Oxley

    I first read The Stone Arrow twenty some odd years ago. I am getting ready to read it again for the third time. Richard Herley is a master story teller. You will not be able to put this book down....enjoy!

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 5, 2012

    If you enjoyed Penal Colony you will enjoy this book

    Richard Herley has a way of putting you in the shoes of the characters-very descriptive and rich. Some people find that distracting, I like it.

    This story is about survival, doing the right thing and being true to oneself. It takes place in a very primitive culture. I liked it a lot.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 10, 2011

    Not that great

    Too much detail and description and not enough character development and plot. There are much better in this genre and theme.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 14, 2010

    goood read

    can't put down.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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    Posted May 9, 2012

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    Kk

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 7, 2012

    Smallstream

    Place for being impostered? I here.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 7, 2012

    Fluffypelt

    Can i come too?

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 23, 2012

    awsome

    i love the story outline the way it flows i highy recommand anyone to read this book the way its written i firmly believe anyone could enjoy it. i give it a full 5stars

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