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The Adventures of Jecosan Tarres #1
The Journey
His father killed in war before he was three, his mother unexpectedly dying when he was eight, Jecosan Tarres is young and poor, yet he has something not many men have: a faithful heart, a strong spirit, and the knowledge of truth taught to him by his mother and Priest Shaledan. Alone for a year, but later befriended by Dalian the blacksmith, he has already beaten the odds of being destitute and forgotten, but clearly something or someone is at work in his life.
With his faithful dog Gart and his friend Dalian, he sets out on a life defining journey after a messenger visits him with a commission to go to Kanavar, the ancient capital of Meoria, where he is to enter the king's service and somehow prevent the war that is about to break out in his country. There are powerful forces interested in his journey, both to fail and succeed.
Join young Jecosan as he struggles along, escaping sudden traps, facing prison and captivity, fighting pain and despair, losing and making friends.
With his faithful dog Gart and his friend Dalian, he sets out on a life defining journey after a messenger visits him with a commission to go to Kanavar, the ancient capital of Meoria, where he is to enter the king's service and somehow prevent the war that is about to break out in his country. There are powerful forces interested in his journey, both to fail and succeed.
Join young Jecosan as he struggles along, escaping sudden traps, facing prison and captivity, fighting pain and despair, losing and making friends.
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First published March 25, 2003
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Laura Lond
50 books39 followersLaura Lond is an internationally published author of several novels and a collection of short stories. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. Having worked for 2 years at a literary museum, Laura entered the world of business, working for large international corporations like Xerox Ltd. and Fluor Daniel. After moving from Europe to the United States, she has been self-employed as a freelancer.
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February 14, 2012
I almost passed by this book thinking it was just a kid's fantasy, then I noticed it was written by Laura Lond, and I just had to get it. I am so glad I did--great story, great characters, great allegory, great lessons, one truly great little read. What a difference it makes to realize that obeying God's will not only means seeking a certain outcome but seeking it according to God's ways in God's time. I just adored Jeco and Dalian, both truly good-hearts, but having a heart for the Lord of Heaven gives Jeco a wise-heart as well. This would be such a wonderful story to read to kids and discuss the difference faith and trust made in our noble heroes values and choices. There were lovable heroes, truly evil villains, but the majority of people just huddled somewhere in between concerned mainly with protecting their own hides, another life lesson about how life is diminished by staying luke-warm. Immediately upon finishing, I ordered the next two books. Thank goodness Kindle books arrive instantly because I couldn't wait!
June 19, 2020
A wonderful little tale of faith
I first read this many years ago. It’s always remained in my memory with joy. Now I remember why. A boy without guile is asked to do something for the Lord, and he does. What more do you need?
I first read this many years ago. It’s always remained in my memory with joy. Now I remember why. A boy without guile is asked to do something for the Lord, and he does. What more do you need?
November 29, 2017
This series was my introduction to Lond's writing. After reading this series I purchased all of her other stories.
April 13, 2019
Absorbing read, Despite the spelling and grammatical errors. I just itch to edit it but if it were not so interesting I would just stop reading it.
May 13, 2024
After reading "Fair Price", "The dark Elf of Syron series", and the first Lakeland Knight series book "My Sparkling Misfortune", books that I seriously recommend to amateurs of refreshing and daring Christian friendships and mature-as-in-realist but concise and straight to the point social and political settings...
Well, I expected more from this one than a political retelling of Tobit with less original supernatural/spiritual elements.
Where is the otherworldly friendship that I've grown I was accustomed to from the other?
Are these series known to be the most famous because their were her first?
Well, I expected more from this one than a political retelling of Tobit with less original supernatural/spiritual elements.
Where is the otherworldly friendship that I've grown I was accustomed to from the other?
Are these series known to be the most famous because their were her first?
July 20, 2012
A solid start to a fantasy series that deserves wider recognition. Also, it is a series that both kids and parents can read together.
April 1, 2014
I enjoyed this book. It was well-written. many parallels with the Bible.
March 16, 2021
This is my first book by Laura.
I'm left with mixed feelings on this one.
Perhaps I need to continue the series before I can give a real review.
I'm left with mixed feelings on this one.
Perhaps I need to continue the series before I can give a real review.
February 5, 2015
I liked this so much I immediately bought the next two in the series.
April 22, 2017
Very good read!
I wish book 1 (The Journey) would have brought Gart and Jeco back together. This is the first time I have read anything by Laura Lond, and I will definitely be reading more. Definitely recommend this book.
I wish book 1 (The Journey) would have brought Gart and Jeco back together. This is the first time I have read anything by Laura Lond, and I will definitely be reading more. Definitely recommend this book.
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