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The Kingshield #6
The Sacred Knight
The Dark rises in triumph, and the hope of humanity rests on an impossible quest…
The city of Faladir has become a fortress of evil. Creatures of shadow guard it. Sorcery protects it. And the king, wielding a talisman of evil, has the powers of a god - and uses them without caution.
But the Seventh Knight, long prophesied, has risen to power also. And the forces of Light, low in number but high in courage, stand tall. Battle is certain, and the blood of thousands will wet the earth. Unless the Seventh Knight chooses a bold quest...
The forces of destiny ebb and flow. Other armies gather like moths to a flame. Some to protect, some to seek spoil. But all ride on the currents of fate that none can see, save the wizard who uttered the prophecy a thousand years ago. Yet even he cannot say if Light or Dark will prevail…
The city of Faladir has become a fortress of evil. Creatures of shadow guard it. Sorcery protects it. And the king, wielding a talisman of evil, has the powers of a god - and uses them without caution.
But the Seventh Knight, long prophesied, has risen to power also. And the forces of Light, low in number but high in courage, stand tall. Battle is certain, and the blood of thousands will wet the earth. Unless the Seventh Knight chooses a bold quest...
The forces of destiny ebb and flow. Other armies gather like moths to a flame. Some to protect, some to seek spoil. But all ride on the currents of fate that none can see, save the wizard who uttered the prophecy a thousand years ago. Yet even he cannot say if Light or Dark will prevail…
- GenresFantasy
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 20, 2021
260 people are currently reading
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About the author
Robert Ryan
38 books121 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 9, 2021
One of the best series I have read for a long while.
The 5 stars r for keeping me entertained throughout the whole series. Along the lines of The Lord of the Rings. I can't give it enough praise. I will b reading more from this author and if this is anything to go by I will b very pleased.
The 5 stars r for keeping me entertained throughout the whole series. Along the lines of The Lord of the Rings. I can't give it enough praise. I will b reading more from this author and if this is anything to go by I will b very pleased.
August 5, 2021
Seems more like an exercise for the author
Predictable plot seen in many much better written and more interesting books. Meh characters. Excessively long. I finished it simply because I had started it. I will try one more book by this author in hopes that he has gotten the boring, derivative and overly wordy stuff out of his system
Predictable plot seen in many much better written and more interesting books. Meh characters. Excessively long. I finished it simply because I had started it. I will try one more book by this author in hopes that he has gotten the boring, derivative and overly wordy stuff out of his system
August 7, 2021
Another great tale!
More inspiring fantasy from Robert Ryan. Just when escape or victory appears crushed a way is provided. The characters had no easy tasks and many times I thought they would fail as tension against insurmountable odds piled up, so much so I had to put the book down momentarily! Another great series I'm glad I read.
More inspiring fantasy from Robert Ryan. Just when escape or victory appears crushed a way is provided. The characters had no easy tasks and many times I thought they would fail as tension against insurmountable odds piled up, so much so I had to put the book down momentarily! Another great series I'm glad I read.
August 25, 2021
Robuster.
This was a good series. The price point was beyond excellent. This is an excellent series for young teenagers . For older adult readers , there isn’t much that will keep them entertained.
It has a good hook , it’s well told , it’s an easy read.
I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys this genre of fiction.
This was a good series. The price point was beyond excellent. This is an excellent series for young teenagers . For older adult readers , there isn’t much that will keep them entertained.
It has a good hook , it’s well told , it’s an easy read.
I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys this genre of fiction.
January 6, 2023
intriguing plot
It seemed to take a long and arduous journey to get to the ending, then the ending came swiftly, too swiftly after all the twists and turns. In the end you realise it’s all about the journey but while our two hero’s played their part none would have succeeded without Aranloth their would be no success. I enjoyed the journey.
It seemed to take a long and arduous journey to get to the ending, then the ending came swiftly, too swiftly after all the twists and turns. In the end you realise it’s all about the journey but while our two hero’s played their part none would have succeeded without Aranloth their would be no success. I enjoyed the journey.
June 9, 2021
A good read
I definitely enjoyed this series and it caught me off guard with a few surprises which doesn't happen often. It would of been nice to include more of the elves and dwarfs
I definitely enjoyed this series and it caught me off guard with a few surprises which doesn't happen often. It would of been nice to include more of the elves and dwarfs
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June 21, 2021The Sacred Knight book 6
I enjoyed reading this series. It fulfilled the need for truth and goodness against evil and the sacrifice that the people had to go through to obtain their freedom. I nenjoy readinf Robert Ryan's books. I look forward to future novels.
I enjoyed reading this series. It fulfilled the need for truth and goodness against evil and the sacrifice that the people had to go through to obtain their freedom. I nenjoy readinf Robert Ryan's books. I look forward to future novels.
August 16, 2021
An interesting series
I came upon the series by chance, but have enjoyed all the books. The writer blends a mixture of adventures with knights and magic. The characters are well crafted and you come to enjoy them both good and bad.
I came upon the series by chance, but have enjoyed all the books. The writer blends a mixture of adventures with knights and magic. The characters are well crafted and you come to enjoy them both good and bad.
October 25, 2021
A somewhat predictable plot.
The story could have gone into more depth in places - felt it was a minimal outline.
Don’t get me wrong, I did enjoy it but felt a little disappointed that it was quite short and felt a little superficial - true for each book I think.
The story could have gone into more depth in places - felt it was a minimal outline.
Don’t get me wrong, I did enjoy it but felt a little disappointed that it was quite short and felt a little superficial - true for each book I think.
December 1, 2021
Good but not best.
Entertaining series. However, a few holes in the plot are exposed in the final book. The conclusion seemed rushed and less thrilling than it could have been. I would recommend the series but it falls short of excellence.
Entertaining series. However, a few holes in the plot are exposed in the final book. The conclusion seemed rushed and less thrilling than it could have been. I would recommend the series but it falls short of excellence.
February 5, 2022
I loved this entire series. Some ers commented that it was easy to predict and a bit telegraphed, but that didn't bother me. It was an exciting tale with great action, magic, live and true friendship in the face of evil. If only the real world was so black and white!
June 11, 2021
Great Ending
A great endeavor an exceptional series. I enjoyed following Terms and Vegan through the series. The whole thing was a joy.
A great endeavor an exceptional series. I enjoyed following Terms and Vegan through the series. The whole thing was a joy.
July 1, 2021
Not bad, but it felt like the author was rushing to get the story done. There was a little too much "tell" instead of "show".
July 4, 2021
A good read
I enjoyed the book but thought it wrapped up a little to fast, I am a fan of the good guys and if you like hero's this is a good book.
I enjoyed the book but thought it wrapped up a little to fast, I am a fan of the good guys and if you like hero's this is a good book.
July 8, 2021
Good ending
I enjoyed this series and I recommend it. It was different but, as usual, good triumphs over evil after all.
I enjoyed this series and I recommend it. It was different but, as usual, good triumphs over evil after all.
July 28, 2021
A lazy work. Should have concluded in the last book. This one is just a short, rushed and poor job to tie up everything.
August 9, 2021
Fitting ending
A fitting end to a great series .to me the ending was a bit rushed not like the other books in the series ,but all in all a very good book
A fitting end to a great series .to me the ending was a bit rushed not like the other books in the series ,but all in all a very good book
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September 30, 2021Of might a d magic
Another gifted writer .
Able to weave characters and plots keeping the readers attention, creating vivid images to get lost in.
Excellent.
Another gifted writer .
Able to weave characters and plots keeping the readers attention, creating vivid images to get lost in.
Excellent.
March 10, 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
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like magic dragons and lots of action
May 24, 2023
Better the second time
Well written and worthy of a second reading. I was better able to keep track of characters and story line.
Well written and worthy of a second reading. I was better able to keep track of characters and story line.
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