Water and Stone
Published in March 2020, Water and Stone hit an unfortunate publishing milestone… it came out the same month as the pandemic.
The limited edition run, soft cover edition, boasts 7 full-color original artwork by artists who all have lived in South Dakota.
Grief leaves you empty. A space waiting to be filled.
Mia miscarried a baby she didn’t know what wanted. The death of Varick’s parents consumes him as he struggles with abandonment. Miles apart, the void and pain of loss within Mia and Varick, coupled with the type of loss they endured, make the perfect vehicles for opposing forces.
After locating a portal deep in the caves of her dark planet, Amelia, as she is known in the Earth realm, must embrace the unknown to save her people. A tribe living near the Badlands in South Dakota is forced into action after waters to other realms have once again been opened. Set in the prairie and sacred Black Hills of South Dakota, Water and Stone dives deeply into the pools of fate.
How much of which lies before Varick and Mia is fluid able to be changed, and how much is fixed?
Reviews
Hiles eloquently transports readers to the beautiful desolation of western South Dakota with characters both vivid and raw. She bends the traditional horror genre, peppering it perfectly with elements of fantasy and western to create fiction unlike anything you’re reading today. Water and Stone is pure magic.
— Leslie Warnke
Amber has put so much love and attention into this book from the story to the design of the interior. She even got local artists involved. That’s so awesome.
— Andrew Dean
Water and Stone takes you on a spiritual journey that will make you stop and think about your own personal loss, grief, and trials in life. The author mixes this with fantasy and an adventure that will take you across west river South Dakota. Mia and Varick will, without a doubt, stay in your heart long after the book ends.
— Karen Farris
I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. The quality is outstanding, and the attention to detail is impressive. I’ll definitely be back for more!
— Aya Nakamura
Pinterest Mood Board
Curious about the tone, textures, and atmosphere behind the pages?
Explore the official Pinterest mood board for Water and Stone to immerse yourself in the visual inspiration behind the novel—moody landscapes, symbolic imagery, and the emotional current that runs beneath the surface.
👉 Follow the mood board on Pinterest and step into the story before you even turn the first page.
Upcoming: Tickets to See the Sun
Tickets to See the Sun is Amber’s second novel. The first draft is complete, and the manuscript is currently in professional editing. Amber is also collaborating with artist @savannalore on the cover, map, and chapter art to bring the world to life.
While you wait for this haunting dystopian journey, explore the mood board on Pinterest to get a feel for the atmosphere, themes, and visual vibe of the story.