Evil has made its presence known in
the Kingdom of Thrae after centuries of peace following the Mage Wars.
Now, war is once again upon them, but who is the real threat? A band of
unlikely warriors must journey to the ends of the kingdom to the small village
of Gend where terrible creatures have decimated everyone and destroyed the
village. Their journey is fraught with danger and deception.
Unbeknownst to them, treachery has infiltrated the heart of Thrae and their
entire kingdom is on the verge of falling into ruin.
I purchased this book based on the
simple question, “What would you do if you found your village burned to the
ground, people slaughtered?” It captured my attention, so I had to buy
it. I was surprised to find the level of detail and descriptive writing
that immediately drew me in. The characters were intriguing and their
motivations and backgrounds were varied, which added an emotional element to
the journey. Each character knew their chances of survival dwindled with
each passing day, yet each of them found a reason to continue on.
Mr. Freed’s tale is a continuation
from a previous book, though I was able to follow the plot and understand the
history taken from the first book. It was a great standalone book, which
focused on the journey at hand. While it was clear that Mr. Freed has
military experience, it didn’t overwhelm the story, but created believable
battle strategies and conflicts.
The pacing of the story is good, but
can slow down after each battle or encounter so that our warriors may reflect
on the previous events, or rest. I would consider this book a marathon,
rather than a sprint, but it engaged me and kept me interested.
I would highly recommend reading
this epic tale of unknown heroes who find that they still have something to
fight for, even against impossible odds. Their struggles against their
own inner demons is as compelling as the battle scenes against the dark forces.
Epic Adventure Told in Breathtaking Detail!
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