Swiftmain

The Light of Andrea #1

by C.R. Fulton

Whispers in the dark. Vague clues. Deadly threats. As currents of unrest flow throughout the kingdom of Andrea, Raina Swiftmain holds knowledge that could save her people. But can she find the missing links and discover the location of the lost prince? Dare she trust a knight who claims to hold the answers she needs?
Raina and her two unlikely companions face peril on every side as she seeks to fulfill her family’s quest. Join Raina as she discovers faith, falls in the arms of trouble, turns the tide of a kingdom, and finds humor in the worst of situations.

330 pages, Paperback

Published September 2, 2016

About the author

Join best selling, award winning author, C.R. Fulton for exciting reads! For the past four years. C.R. Fulton has traveled the East Coast in an RV with her husband, two kids and three pups. It has been a wild ride and has provided loads of inspiration for books! She is the author of thirty-two novels and loves some serious bass in her earbuds while writing. She is an inspirational speaker to youth and adults alike. You can connect with her at www.crfultonbooks.com

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Raina Swiftmain holds a clue to the salvation of her country, and she knows her job is to finish what her parents started. But her task involves overthrowing an evil king who is armed to the teeth and will taxes and starves his people to death. How will she discover the keys she needs for freedom? And what will it cost her?
"Swiftmain" tells the story of Raina's quest for answers. On the journey, she relies on two animal friends and must decide if she will trust Torin, a knight who insists on helping. Through their journey, they reaffirm their faith, face and overcome obstacles, and discover clues together that may unlock freedom.
This book is a fun and fast read. I enjoyed the faith elements and reminders that God guides and works behind the scenes. The animals steal the show for me.
I could have used with less romance. It took away from the story and makes me not want to read other volumes in this series. There is also quite a bit of violence from period sword fights. The author also sometimes uses flashbacks, which interrupt the flow.
Readers who enjoy a good medieval story with a strong female heroine will like "Swiftmain."

[Kitty Elder · Rating 4 out of 5]

received a free copy of this book, and I am very glad I did. It’s hard to find a good fantasy story that is also Christian, but the author did an excellent job of weaving them together. Extremely vivid descriptions let me clearly imagine the settings and animals in the book. I can tell a lot of research went into the book, from horse behavior to how a bottle raised tiger might behave. A great story, I can’t wait for the next book to come out!

[Joseph O. Gilpatric II · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hated the ending but looking forward to the war. I would definitely read more from this author.