The epic conclusion to the Banebridge Companion Novels.
Called together to prepare for the defense of the kingdom’s most sacred resource, the son of Thoril Half-Hand sets out to train the realm’s most promising fighters.
To keep the recruits performing as a cohesive unit, Pollard is unprepared to deal with the eclectic personalities of those entrusted to oversee the future defence of Zephyr.
A dark secret assails the band of warriors and their very existence is threatened by the people they are sworn to protect.
Born in Simcoe, Ontario, in 1965, I began writing circa 1974; a bored child looking for something to while away the long, summertime days. My penchant for reading The Hardy Boys led to an inspiration one sweltering summer afternoon when my best friend and I thought, "Hey, we could write one of those." And so, I did.
As my reading horizons broadened, so did my writing. Star Wars inspired me to write a 600-page novel about outer space that caught the attention of a special teacher, Mr. Woodley, who encouraged me to keep writing.
A trip to a local book store saw the proprietor introduce me to Stephen R. Donaldson and Terry Brooks. My writing life was forever changed.
At 17, I left high school to join the working world to support my first son. For the next twenty-two years I worked as a shipper at a local bakery. At the age of 36, I went back to high school to complete my education. After graduating with honours at the age of thirty-nine, I became a member of our local Police Service, and worked for 12 years in the provincial court system. In early 2017, I resigned from the Police Service to pursue my love of writing full-time. With the help and support of my lovely wife Caroline and our 5 children, I have now realized my boyhood dream.
Some very powerful, dramatic moments bring this final book in the trilogy to a satisfying conclusion. I enjoyed discovering the complex character of Pollard and the interplay between the three main characters. Another winner from Richard H. Stephens!
When the tiger and lightning bolt meet, there are sparks. Learning the training from the older guards, the stunning conclusion to the Banebridge companions comes to a finale. Will Sadyra learn what she needs to, and how to trust others? Will Larina learn that she doesn't need to do everything on her own?