Finally, the story itself is original and compelling. It is on the surface a coming-of-age tale about a boy who is caught between making his own way and coming into a destiny that was given to him thousands of years before his birth. However, it is also a tale of the battle between Good and Evil, both in flesh and spirit. Mythical heroes and legendary creatures are given a little insight as to what it means to be human. What is the ultimate Good, service or sacrifice? What is the ultimate Evil, the devil you see or the devil in your mind? Every character, from the wicked water beast Piasa to the great Roan Prince Madoc, will have to answer these questions before the final chapter is concluded.
If you like fantasy, or even if you don’t
If you like fantasy, or even if you don’t