J. R. Parker

This book follows the journey of Micah, a shepherd, who would do anything to protect his sheep even risk his own life. He is part of a plan that he knows nothing about. A plan to help free Kestrel. On his journey he meets Bart, an unusual traveling companion who wears a mysterious symbol that is also branded on Micah's sheep. Micah also meets Robbyn and Drift. Robbyn is a girl trying to hide the fact that she is a slave. Drift is a giant and sworn protector of Robbyn. They are all traveling to the same destination for different reasons. On their journey they run into all sorts of fierce creatures including the Marauders. The Marauders fight, steal, cheat, murder and lie. One Marauder, Issac Ganthorn, is starting to feel guilty about his past. He has nightmares about the crimes he has committed. This story is full of monsters, greed, friendship, forgiveness, love, redemption and self sacrifice. It also has good battle scenes. I think this book is good for anyone who likes fantasy and adventure.… (mere)