Lexicon Chase and the Riddle Song

by Jonathan Fore

* Now an international award winning novel *

With her return the quest has ended, but not all is grand in Everhope. After risking her life in search of a fairy tale, guided by nothing more than rumors and unwritten histories, someone is still hunting Lexicon Chase, Princess and Holiday Royal.

Having survived an assassination attempt even the Shadow Dorm would disavow, Lexicon is forced to flee her castle, her city, and her people to save herself, even as the city of Everhope falls under siege by a troll hoard no one could imagine, more or less believe was real.

Lexi now must find a lost tribe of people hidden beyond the Great Blight, the last keepers of the Riddle Song, and learn its forgotten secrets.

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First published June 6, 16

About the author

Jonathan Fore was born in Marysville, Ohio in 1968, the third son of Dave and Judy Fore. After graduating Manalapan High School in 1987, Jon enlisted in the United States Navy, serving a combat role during Desert Storm.

Jonathan lives in Florida with his beautiful wife Lisa, and three wonderful children, two dogs (Katie aka. Nutter-Butter-Butt and Po-po), and a cat or two. The cats' names were withheld because cats don't really use them. I mean, why would they? They never come when you call them. I suppose if you could spell the sound of a cat food can being opened ...

Now Jonathan works as a full-time technologist, fails as an impromptu comedian, works with inspiring writers both young and old, and is a full time biker (almost always successful).

Jonathan is currently writing a young adult novel series called Lexicon Chase and the Kingdom of Everhope, the first title, Lexicon Chase and the Scrolls of the Harlequin was released to critical acclaim on September 25th of 2015.

Reviews

[Rosie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never before, have I read a book so full of twists and turns in a non-stop adventure. ‘Lexicon Chase and The Riddle Song’ is a tale of a girl with two lives. When she sleeps in one realm, she wakes up in the other, enabling her to be a child and an adventurer at the same time. The love she has for her family is strong, keeping her mission-oriented in finding a way to break the curse so that her grandmother can return to the throne. Many different mystical beings appear in this tale of fantasy, and the unlikely alliance between Lexi and her former enemy brings an added thrill, keeping the reader wondering if Milk is truly Lexi’s friend or if she is leading her to her doom. Jonathan Fore has built an enchanted world which will hail Lexicon Chase as an enigmatic, yet determined hero for generations to come – someone who will do whatever it takes to ensure the safety and well-being of the people she loves.

- Rosie Malezer for Readers' Favorite

[Ray Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was delighted to return to the wonderful world of Lexicon Chase. I reviewed the first book in the series and I gave it very high marks. I am happy to report that Lexicon Chase and The Riddle Song keeps up the high standard set in Lexicon Chase and The Scrolls of the Harlequin. Having said that, let me assure that this book is a complete story unto itself and you don’t have to read the first book in order to enjoy it or understand what’s going on. But I strongly suggest that you read them both. They are worth it. They are that much fun! Jonathan Fore starts this novel right after the conclusion of the first adventure. That adventure was successful but did not end in the happily ever after way Lexicon had hoped for so she is brooding.

Everhope is a wonderful magical kingdom but the magic is still dying. Only three of the scrolls that may be able to save the kingdom were found in the lost library. So after a short period of brooding Lexicon does what heroines do. She continues the struggle. I love that about her. Another quest is in order and she doesn’t hesitate to take up the struggle again. That is one of the things I love about her. We have some of the same wonderful characters in Lexicon Chase and The Riddle Song. Maybelle, Lady Grace, Miguel, Barnacle Wiseeye, and of course, Stephen. After all, what’s a hero without a true love? The plot is good. The characters are simply great and there are enough new ones to keep the adventure fresh. In short, Jonathan Fore has done it again. I hope he keeps doing it. He may be creating a legend that young girls will be reading and talking about for years to come.