Taking Hope

by James K. Burk

The power he once held depleted, Scarface has found contentment as Morgan. No longer seeking power or building kingdoms, he is happy with his current life.

However, when what he most loves is threatened, Morgan must again become Scarface to correct past mistakes. He must defeat a king and a god. Knowing one god can only be beaten by another, he seeks an alliance, but what price will be demanded?

With only a few allies, one of them mad with rage, and the power in his scars returned, he must confront old enemies, including one who knows his deepest secret and greatest weakness. Will he be able to lay to rest his past, defeat his enemies and return to the life he has made for himself? Or will he lose everything and everyone he has come to truly care about?

Genres: Fantasy

312 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 20, 2014

Reviews

[Kathi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a sequel to High Rage, continuing the story of Morgan, aka Scarface. Despite the title being Taking Hope, the themes seem to focus more on giving hope. Morgan is a more likable character, not exactly more complex, but certainly more philosophical. The meaning and ramifications of family, loyalty, trust, and faith are woven with scenes of domesticity and war, resulting in a tapestry with no loose threads.

Only complaint? Again, my edition had no map.