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The Kingshield #4
The Sworn Knight
Dark sorcery overruns the land, but a knight rises to challenge it…
Ferla, once a simple hunter, swears an oath to rid the land of evil. And her oath is not prideful, for she has mastered the Way of the Sword and the arts of magic. Even so, her quest may end before it begins.
A servant of the evil she seeks to destroy hunts her. He is dogged in his pursuit, and no deed or dark magic is beyond him. To her dismay, he has found an ancient relic of forbidden magic, and this gives him powers that even grim legend only whispers.
But she has set her course to the city of Faladir. There abides the heart of evil. Her hopes start high, but they tumble when she discovers her enemies want her there. Her pursuer seeks not to kill her, but to bring her in fetters to his master. There, by foul rites, they plan to force her to serve the very evil she seeks to destroy…
Ferla, once a simple hunter, swears an oath to rid the land of evil. And her oath is not prideful, for she has mastered the Way of the Sword and the arts of magic. Even so, her quest may end before it begins.
A servant of the evil she seeks to destroy hunts her. He is dogged in his pursuit, and no deed or dark magic is beyond him. To her dismay, he has found an ancient relic of forbidden magic, and this gives him powers that even grim legend only whispers.
But she has set her course to the city of Faladir. There abides the heart of evil. Her hopes start high, but they tumble when she discovers her enemies want her there. Her pursuer seeks not to kill her, but to bring her in fetters to his master. There, by foul rites, they plan to force her to serve the very evil she seeks to destroy…
- GenresFantasy
182 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 11, 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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December 28, 2020
This series continues to develop. In book four we split the two main characters, one going in one direction and the other in a different direction. This allows for more focus on one of the characters, but we only get some additional character development but not a lot more about the main one. Additional players in the story come more into focus. These are not long developing reads. The first 3 books could have been volume one. The main problem is we don't get a geography of the place, how the main kingdom (city-state?) fits into the geography. No maps are included. For me, this is a draw back. But, this is the difference between say a Tolkien and others. There are lessons for both parents and kids in the story, in case readers are interested in that sort of stuff...:-)
December 29, 2020
Very hard to put this one down
I nearly inhaled book #4, the game is very much afoot - twisty threads are now everywhere and tricky decisions await us - what next? The Scarlet Knight methinks....
I nearly inhaled book #4, the game is very much afoot - twisty threads are now everywhere and tricky decisions await us - what next? The Scarlet Knight methinks....
December 9, 2020
Kingshield series
Just finished reading books 1 thru 4 . These books are page turners it has been hard to put them down. These are well written stories. The author draws you in and keeps you addicted like a fine wine.
Just finished reading books 1 thru 4 . These books are page turners it has been hard to put them down. These are well written stories. The author draws you in and keeps you addicted like a fine wine.
July 4, 2021
Talk as bout slow
Jeez, there is no intrigue. There are No plans. There is no build up. Over and over the same thing. Training. No strategy no nothing. And no even real understanding of training. If you really gave tool that we as reader could see that could be used in the future. Fine. You don't. You don't build up the opposition. Forces. What you leave it into the end. Try harder, you write well, but naw to the story. I'm on book 4 but reading it is hard
Jeez, there is no intrigue. There are No plans. There is no build up. Over and over the same thing. Training. No strategy no nothing. And no even real understanding of training. If you really gave tool that we as reader could see that could be used in the future. Fine. You don't. You don't build up the opposition. Forces. What you leave it into the end. Try harder, you write well, but naw to the story. I'm on book 4 but reading it is hard
October 31, 2020
Love this!
I am definitely a fan of noble bright fantasy. This definitely has undertones reminiscent of Tolkien but this author has made it his own! These books are never long enough for me but he writes them quickly so I can persevere!
I am definitely a fan of noble bright fantasy. This definitely has undertones reminiscent of Tolkien but this author has made it his own! These books are never long enough for me but he writes them quickly so I can persevere!
December 13, 2020
A good read
I did like the book but was jarred by the choice of the seventh knight not that I mind but it was a surprise and while not bad I can not say good either. I enjoyed it and look forward to the next one.
I did like the book but was jarred by the choice of the seventh knight not that I mind but it was a surprise and while not bad I can not say good either. I enjoyed it and look forward to the next one.
February 17, 2021
Awesome. Spoilers ahead.
This book and fourth in the series was just awesome. It picked up on the action. The pulse pounding pursuit segments were simply. Ferla was great.
Looking forward to reading the next book.
This book and fourth in the series was just awesome. It picked up on the action. The pulse pounding pursuit segments were simply. Ferla was great.
Looking forward to reading the next book.
June 4, 2021
Good easy read.
Good easy read which pulls you into the feelings of the hero’s and lets you forget your drama’s for awhile. Recommend getting all books first as I’ve gone through them pretty quickly.
Good easy read which pulls you into the feelings of the hero’s and lets you forget your drama’s for awhile. Recommend getting all books first as I’ve gone through them pretty quickly.
July 17, 2023
Hi I've been reading Robert Ryan's ( The Kingshield Series ), I've just finished The Sworn Knight & I'm really enjoying reading this Series, you feel like you almost there & involved, I would highly recommend anyone to read books from Robert Ryan ( Laurie )
October 30, 2020
Pretty Good
I am looking forward to the next book in this series. Hopefully it comes out soon. Well written fantasy novel.
I am looking forward to the next book in this series. Hopefully it comes out soon. Well written fantasy novel.
November 11, 2020
Fast paced, suspenseful!
This story just keeps getting better and better! It is written very well, you can feel like your right there with the Characters.
This story just keeps getting better and better! It is written very well, you can feel like your right there with the Characters.
November 16, 2020
Once again a cracking book
Enjoyed the book no end ,a lot of thought has gone into this series .well done Robert looking forward to the next book
Enjoyed the book no end ,a lot of thought has gone into this series .well done Robert looking forward to the next book
November 16, 2020
Epic Tale
Great fantasy. The saga continues with a new enemy to hound Ferla. The lovers separate Ferla is attacked. They prevail temporarily.
Great fantasy. The saga continues with a new enemy to hound Ferla. The lovers separate Ferla is attacked. They prevail temporarily.
November 16, 2020
Contest of wills
Another epic tale of determination and indomitable spirit. Making due with what is at hand Ferla stands her ground with her companions beside her.
Another epic tale of determination and indomitable spirit. Making due with what is at hand Ferla stands her ground with her companions beside her.
April 4, 2021
Fantastic
NOOOOOO what is the choice? As always duty or love? What would you choose? For me it would be love!
NOOOOOO what is the choice? As always duty or love? What would you choose? For me it would be love!
May 1, 2021
Plot Change
I am very disappointed by this book ! It is all about Ferla and she is not an inspired character .
I am very disappointed by this book ! It is all about Ferla and she is not an inspired character .
May 19, 2021
Excellent
This book continues the story and the fight that Ferla and Faren have to bring peace and light back into the land Looking forward to the last book
This book continues the story and the fight that Ferla and Faren have to bring peace and light back into the land Looking forward to the last book
June 8, 2021
I knew that he wasn't dead
I knew that Athanor wasn't dead the storyline has taken a bit of a turn. The emphasis is on Ferla now instead of Faran.
I knew that Athanor wasn't dead the storyline has taken a bit of a turn. The emphasis is on Ferla now instead of Faran.
July 31, 2021
Needs less romance
A little flowery
A little too romantic
Plenty violent in aspects of fight
A little evasive on full human interactions
A little flowery
A little too romantic
Plenty violent in aspects of fight
A little evasive on full human interactions
October 19, 2021
Too short
Great book ,I have moved on to the next one in the series.....but I am now on number five .why couldn't the books be longer so just have 2 or 3 books in the series!!
Great book ,I have moved on to the next one in the series.....but I am now on number five .why couldn't the books be longer so just have 2 or 3 books in the series!!
November 12, 2021
The seventh Knight is. HER
Consider that this anthology is just so awesome and spell binding the characters are on the top of their mission.
Consider that this anthology is just so awesome and spell binding the characters are on the top of their mission.
February 14, 2022
Excellent
Great continuance of the epic journey. Well detailed battles and again with personal growth happening for all; leading to new ideas and realizations.
Great continuance of the epic journey. Well detailed battles and again with personal growth happening for all; leading to new ideas and realizations.
April 17, 2022
The Sworn Knight
Ok,, this one is a keeper! The female heroine faces off against her greatest enemy who seeks to capture rather kill her.
Ok,, this one is a keeper! The female heroine faces off against her greatest enemy who seeks to capture rather kill her.
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 lots of action and intrigue.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like magic, dragons and lots of action and intrigue.
May 3, 2023
Great read
These books always seem to go by so quickly. The ending of them always is sad And I wish that I could travel along more
These books always seem to go by so quickly. The ending of them always is sad And I wish that I could travel along more
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