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The Kingshield #2
The Sorcerer Knight
Faran flees enemies who would kill him. But his greatest threat is his protector…
Fate has chosen him as the prophesied Seventh Knight. Supposedly, he will rise to combat the forces of evil. He wants no part of that. But he does have a destiny, and one of his own choosing.
The king and his six knights seek Faran’s death for what he might become. But in turn, he seeks theirs for what they have already done. They brought fire and murder to his village, and destroyed all that he ever knew and loved. For this, he will make them pay. But justice comes at a price.
He does not have the skills with blade or magic to challenge his enemies. So he must begin to learn them, even if it sets him on the path of knighthood. He dedicates himself to study the arts of those he hates, and bides his time.
But his enemies hunt him. And the wizard who will become Osahka to him, The Guide, and teach him the ways of the knights, brings with him a deadly danger that no one foresees…
Fate has chosen him as the prophesied Seventh Knight. Supposedly, he will rise to combat the forces of evil. He wants no part of that. But he does have a destiny, and one of his own choosing.
The king and his six knights seek Faran’s death for what he might become. But in turn, he seeks theirs for what they have already done. They brought fire and murder to his village, and destroyed all that he ever knew and loved. For this, he will make them pay. But justice comes at a price.
He does not have the skills with blade or magic to challenge his enemies. So he must begin to learn them, even if it sets him on the path of knighthood. He dedicates himself to study the arts of those he hates, and bides his time.
But his enemies hunt him. And the wizard who will become Osahka to him, The Guide, and teach him the ways of the knights, brings with him a deadly danger that no one foresees…
- GenresFantasyEpic Fantasy
205 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 20, 2020
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About the author
Robert Ryan
38 books122 followersI am a man born in the wrong era. My heart yearns for faraway places and even further afield times. Tolkien had me at the beginning of The Hobbit when he said, ". . . one morning long ago in the quiet of the world . . ."
I love to read high fantasy and epic fantasy novels, and I have a passion to write, to weave a story with words that draws the reader into another world.
I love to read high fantasy and epic fantasy novels, and I have a passion to write, to weave a story with words that draws the reader into another world.
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July 27, 2020
So good!
I am bad at reviews but I need to say that I love this author’s books. So glad I discovered them. These are much like the Lord of the rings… But in a good way. They are similar, but very original for the most part and I like that. I can’t think of a better pattern then Tolkien’s works. Clean, exciting and surprising, with heroes that are truly noble. Very worth reading.
I am bad at reviews but I need to say that I love this author’s books. So glad I discovered them. These are much like the Lord of the rings… But in a good way. They are similar, but very original for the most part and I like that. I can’t think of a better pattern then Tolkien’s works. Clean, exciting and surprising, with heroes that are truly noble. Very worth reading.
July 22, 2020
Noble bright
I really enjoy this type of book. I love the nobility and hope that persists even when bad things happen. It resonates with me profoundly. I cannot recommend these books enough.
I really enjoy this type of book. I love the nobility and hope that persists even when bad things happen. It resonates with me profoundly. I cannot recommend these books enough.
August 9, 2021
The Sorcerer Knight is the second book in The Kingshield series by Robert Ryan.
This books focus should have primarily been towards their training and advancement. While there was much in this regard, and I didn’t entirely hate all of the story this installment that was committed towards exploring the tombs, we spent the majority of the book talking about weather or a “mysterious” shadow....
When they finally reached safe inhabitation I expected everything to truly kick into gear. Meaning a kickass training montage of some sort, but with greater detail into all that they studied from Aranloth. Maybe even some assistance from Kareste in these regards? That she could spend a year hiding with them, and only test their mettle once was, frankly, ridiculous.
That ending alone deducts one star. I’m sure when reading this sequel most readers are expecting Lindercroft or some extension of the Knights to eventually discover their hiding place. That Aranloth stays behind to give them time to escape, with plans to blow their hidden tunnel, and meet up with his Kasellah once he had assured their shared escape from danger. But yet he doesn’t venture out the other side of the tunnel once the dust settles. Some how, the other main characters just decide to move on from this? “He would want to live, to fight another day!” Or something similar. I still find it annoying the way this book ended.
It managed to fall far short of the first book.
This books focus should have primarily been towards their training and advancement. While there was much in this regard, and I didn’t entirely hate all of the story this installment that was committed towards exploring the tombs, we spent the majority of the book talking about weather or a “mysterious” shadow....
When they finally reached safe inhabitation I expected everything to truly kick into gear. Meaning a kickass training montage of some sort, but with greater detail into all that they studied from Aranloth. Maybe even some assistance from Kareste in these regards? That she could spend a year hiding with them, and only test their mettle once was, frankly, ridiculous.
That ending alone deducts one star. I’m sure when reading this sequel most readers are expecting Lindercroft or some extension of the Knights to eventually discover their hiding place. That Aranloth stays behind to give them time to escape, with plans to blow their hidden tunnel, and meet up with his Kasellah once he had assured their shared escape from danger. But yet he doesn’t venture out the other side of the tunnel once the dust settles. Some how, the other main characters just decide to move on from this? “He would want to live, to fight another day!” Or something similar. I still find it annoying the way this book ended.
It managed to fall far short of the first book.
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September 4, 2020
Good read for all ages.
Robert Ryan has taken us in to a new world where you can get sit in the Valley an we watch how Faran an Ferla become more then they were. Aranloth an Karoste teach them too become Knights in mind an body. Soon Aranloth faces his shadow of his evil side an must except the shadow. But not long all must come to a burning end once again for our young friends. Lindercroft shows up once again an burns them out of the valley. An our young friends have to run again. But one of the four is left behind so the others can run. Ryan delivers a read for all ages in great detail of what it takes to be a Kingshield Knight.
Robert Ryan has taken us in to a new world where you can get sit in the Valley an we watch how Faran an Ferla become more then they were. Aranloth an Karoste teach them too become Knights in mind an body. Soon Aranloth faces his shadow of his evil side an must except the shadow. But not long all must come to a burning end once again for our young friends. Lindercroft shows up once again an burns them out of the valley. An our young friends have to run again. But one of the four is left behind so the others can run. Ryan delivers a read for all ages in great detail of what it takes to be a Kingshield Knight.
December 23, 2020
Short
Two books down and it seems not much progress has been made. I don’t feel any attachment to the characters. Nobody has died. Nobody has sacrificed themselves endearing you to the story. The wizard may have sacrificed himself but there’s no description of a battle. Just that he might have died. We know he didn’t. No “catch your breath” moments.
At this point I’m skimming through most paragraphs just to see if anything really interesting happens and to see how it all ends.
Two books down and it seems not much progress has been made. I don’t feel any attachment to the characters. Nobody has died. Nobody has sacrificed themselves endearing you to the story. The wizard may have sacrificed himself but there’s no description of a battle. Just that he might have died. We know he didn’t. No “catch your breath” moments.
At this point I’m skimming through most paragraphs just to see if anything really interesting happens and to see how it all ends.
August 6, 2020
A definite cliff hangar
A stunning resolution to the vexing shadow that appeared during their travelling through use of the stone rings and hunted them throughout the book. That is but an interesting sub plot. The reader gets another glimpse of Aranloth interacting with the Letharn of his past, and it's different than before. The book ends with a shocking surprise that begs to be verified. Stay tuned for this gripping adventure!
A stunning resolution to the vexing shadow that appeared during their travelling through use of the stone rings and hunted them throughout the book. That is but an interesting sub plot. The reader gets another glimpse of Aranloth interacting with the Letharn of his past, and it's different than before. The book ends with a shocking surprise that begs to be verified. Stay tuned for this gripping adventure!
August 31, 2020
Smoke and fog
Faran and Ferla are training to be warriors - Knights. They are lead and trained by a very old and ancient man. They face many perils and are successful in escaping. Wraiths, shadows and good and evil magic . Evil is taking over the world again and these young people are preparing to stop it. Almost as good as book one. And again another great cliffhanger. Out of the some as I go the fog.
Faran and Ferla are training to be warriors - Knights. They are lead and trained by a very old and ancient man. They face many perils and are successful in escaping. Wraiths, shadows and good and evil magic . Evil is taking over the world again and these young people are preparing to stop it. Almost as good as book one. And again another great cliffhanger. Out of the some as I go the fog.
December 31, 2020
Middle book
Much like the characters need a breather from the fight and the chase, this book felt instead like an intermission. What could have been summarized in a paragraph drug on with the main benefit being it might make the training and maturing of the characters more realistic for the next entry in the saga. And yet, the characters are endearing enough that I am intrigued to continue their journey in reading the next book.
Much like the characters need a breather from the fight and the chase, this book felt instead like an intermission. What could have been summarized in a paragraph drug on with the main benefit being it might make the training and maturing of the characters more realistic for the next entry in the saga. And yet, the characters are endearing enough that I am intrigued to continue their journey in reading the next book.
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December 15, 2020A continuation of the story. It would not make a lot of sense as a stand alone book. Further develops the characters and the geography of the place. It would be really helpful to have a basic map of the place so that we can visualize it better. It is a light read. Goes quickly and would be appropriate for teen readers too.
February 28, 2021
Our hero and heroine are caught in a startling set of adventures.
That action in bok 2 of of the King shield is at times exciting and athtaking.
Our hero and heroine are learning the skills needed to become Kingshield knights. They are training in tactics and war craft along with the beginning of magic. But their training must have been enough.
That action in bok 2 of of the King shield is at times exciting and athtaking.
Our hero and heroine are learning the skills needed to become Kingshield knights. They are training in tactics and war craft along with the beginning of magic. But their training must have been enough.
October 6, 2020
Training continues for our two heroes so they can then fight back.
Their wizard friends serve as their trainers to protect them until they are ready to fight the king and his evil knights. Dark magic is still hunting the last knight.
Their wizard friends serve as their trainers to protect them until they are ready to fight the king and his evil knights. Dark magic is still hunting the last knight.
November 8, 2020
Good read
I enjoyed this book and I like the writers bent for making the hero a goog guy not just a person killing everyone in his way. This is a good second book and I can not wait to read the third.
I enjoyed this book and I like the writers bent for making the hero a goog guy not just a person killing everyone in his way. This is a good second book and I can not wait to read the third.
July 4, 2021
Definitely a great story teller
Why did choose 5 stars, well because this story held me enthralled from the start to the very end. I could become one with the Story and my imagination takes flight with the characters. A great read for anyone who likes fantasy.
Why did choose 5 stars, well because this story held me enthralled from the start to the very end. I could become one with the Story and my imagination takes flight with the characters. A great read for anyone who likes fantasy.
June 25, 2023
Keeping it at mixed feelings 70%. Good pacing of the book but way too slow progress of the whole story (series). The characters are learning, but not making much progress. They're still on the run, and there's no hint of development between Faran and Ferla when I'd expect the shared hardship would bring them closer.
Now, at the end of book two, the story is nowhere closer to any hint of a resolution than it was at the very beginning and feels more like a group of friends wandering aimlessly.
So, I'm leaving the series at the end of book two (with the thought that the first two books could've easily been just one).
Now, at the end of book two, the story is nowhere closer to any hint of a resolution than it was at the very beginning and feels more like a group of friends wandering aimlessly.
So, I'm leaving the series at the end of book two (with the thought that the first two books could've easily been just one).
November 12, 2020
Very good
Once again a great book following on from the first ,gives you a thirst for more highly recommend this author
Once again a great book following on from the first ,gives you a thirst for more highly recommend this author
November 25, 2020
Simple
Keep it simple, stupid. KISS. Words to keep in mind, to strengthen, to shape, and to consider.
This author does.
Keep it simple, stupid. KISS. Words to keep in mind, to strengthen, to shape, and to consider.
This author does.
December 11, 2020
Wow
One of the best series I've read in a long time. Thank you Robert Ryan for holding the torch high.
One of the best series I've read in a long time. Thank you Robert Ryan for holding the torch high.
February 13, 2021
Good but could have been better
It could have been better. But the story continues and I will read all in the series. The build-up could have been done better.
It could have been better. But the story continues and I will read all in the series. The build-up could have been done better.
March 12, 2021
Most enjoyable
Lots of detail without being boring. Perfect amount of description and explanation. A great escape from the real world, which is sorely needed right now.
Lots of detail without being boring. Perfect amount of description and explanation. A great escape from the real world, which is sorely needed right now.
April 4, 2021
Great
Very good! Thanks for the words and definitions at the end of the story. I love how everything is brought together at the end of the story and leaving you wanting more.
Very good! Thanks for the words and definitions at the end of the story. I love how everything is brought together at the end of the story and leaving you wanting more.
June 6, 2021
Definitely easy reading it's what I'm in the mood for right now
September 17, 2021
Good read
Book moves at a good pace Chacters feature well and am looking forward to the next book in the series
Book moves at a good pace Chacters feature well and am looking forward to the next book in the series
April 26, 2022
Hooked me.
Loved it. This is a nice easy read that pulls you in from the beginning.
I recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy.
Loved it. This is a nice easy read that pulls you in from the beginning.
I recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy.
March 3, 2023
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like magic,dragons and other magical type of creatures.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like magic,dragons and other magical type of creatures.
July 9, 2023
So far this Series by Robert Ryan has been a really good read, I would Highly recommend any one who likes reading Fantasy stories to read his books
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