The Living Stone (The Artificer Book 1): A Portal Progression Fantasy Series

Name: The Living Stone (The Artificer Book 1): A Portal Progression Fantasy Series
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (1292 reviews)
Author: Marcus Cass

by Marcus Cass

Fantasy Science Fiction Fantasy

4.6 (1,292)

4.6 stars from 1,292 reviews. Top 87% of Fantasy books we track.

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Last checked: May 11, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy progression fantasy with a protagonist who's genuinely skilled and experienced, not starting from scratch.
You like intricate magic systems tied to craftsmanship and want to watch someone rebuild power through expertise rather than luck.
You're drawn to stories with rich worldbuilding set in quasi-historical settings where old secrets clash with new politics.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced action over detailed world-building and character development in your fantasy.
You want standalone stories rather than committing to a long series with interconnected plot threads.
You're looking for traditional western fantasy; this leans heavily into Slavic-inspired settings and tone.

About this book

The Living Stone is the first book in The Artificer series by Marcus Cass, a portal progression fantasy. A master artificer who has eliminated a threat to the future empire seeks a chance to pursue his craft in peace. After cheating death, he returns to a glorious city on the Neva that he built with the Czar. Three hundred years have passed and everything has changed. He awakens in the body of a young count with a scandalous reputation. Still an artificer and now home, he discovers he can become even stronger. However, he must first address lingering problems and deal with a few particularly irritating nobles.

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Currently on sale at $2.99 — 50% off peak. Price has dropped 2 times over the last 13 months. Goes on sale roughly every 122 days.

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Currently around #30K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 99% recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 1,292 reviews

Gaining approximately 149 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.8 to 4.6.

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