The Griffin Moonstone: Book Three of The Moonstone Legacy Series Some days it doesn't pay to be the hero. Consumed by grief and revenge, Noah can't remember what a shower feels like. When the Estonian Coven plasters his face on wanted posters, Castle Dragon hides him away in the enchanted Cromwell Forest. Tricked into solving a ghost's murder, Noah finds himself on a quest to unravel the mystery of the Griffin Moonstone. Just another day in the life of a probationary apprentice wizard who can't keep his mouth shut. Jesse tracks him down—goodbye, secret hideout—with a crazy plan to enter the Winter Games and hide in plain sight. Ranger reluctantly agrees to coach the underdogs. But how do you train for a twisted wizard's reality show in an Ice Castle with its own agenda? Noah's tendency to act first, think later lands him in hot water. In a Fae court where public opinion matters more than truth, he's on trial for his life. A contemporary fantasy filled with magic and humor, perfect for teens and adults who enjoy high-stakes adventures with a mystery to solve. The Griffin Moonstone is a rare fantasy that combines humor, heart, and high-stakes magic with emotional honesty. Both timeless and fresh, it's a tale that will delight younger readers and remind older ones why they first fell in love with fantasy." - PenMasters Global "Consumed by grief and revenge, apprentice wizard Noah Farmer can barely remember what a shower feels like—let alone what peace does. After his face lands on wanted posters issued by the Estonian Coven, he's hidden deep within the enchanted Cromwell Forest by the mysterious Castle Dragon. But his refuge quickly turns into a riddle. Tricked into solving a ghost's murder, Noah stumbles onto a quest involving the legendary Griffin Moonstone, a mystery that will force him to choose between vengeance and redemption. When his friend Jesse arrives with a wild plan to enter the magical Winter Game—a twisted wizard's reality show Noah finds himself hiding in plain sight with a team of underdogs led by the gruff, rule-bound Ranger Rodrigues Training in an Ice Castle with a mind of its own, Noah's impulsive nature soon collides with a Fae court where perception outweighs truth—and the price of failure may be his life Garske's world is vivid, immersive, and emotionally charged. From the haunting mosaics of the Osseous Treehouse to the wind-swept flight over Castle Dragon on the wings of Fell Ponies Orion and Altair, every scene breathes with lived-in texture. The author balances wonder and peril with precision, crafting a fantasy realm where magic feels both beautiful and dangerous. The novel's heart lies in Noah himself—a raw, restless hero haunted by the death of his friend Bandit. His grief shapes every reckless decision and sharpens the book's emotional edge. Surrounding him is a memorable cast: the stoic Ranger, the mischievous enchanted journal, and a spectral monk who sets Noah's reluctant investigation in motion. Even minor figures, like the fiery Rusty Newton or the ghostly Brother Patrick, contribute to a world that feels organically alive. If the lush description occasionally slows the pace, it's a small price for the depth of imagination Garske sustains. The prose glows with warmth and wit, the dialogue crackles, and the mythology feels earned rather than invented. The Griffin Moonstone is a rare fantasy that combines humor, heart, and high-stakes with emotional honesty. Both timeless and fresh, it's a tale that will delight younger readers and remind older ones why they first fell in love with fantasy." Book Review by PenMasters Global The Griffin Moonstone by VJ Garske Genre: Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy / Magic / Action Adventure / Young Adult Fiction