Malachi

by Jacob Emrey

In a small country near the Bulgarian boarder, a young and arrogant king named Nicolas narrowly escapes an assassination attempt thanks to a mysterious bodyguard that calls himself Malachi. However, the ungrateful king takes an instant disliking to his new guardian, yet finds that he must tolerate him as they venture through enemy territory to a quaint farm in the middle of know where. There, Malachi convinces the young king to remain for his own safety, and, to the king's utter disdain, take the identity of a lowly peasant. So it is, that at this humble farm Malachi becomes a mentor that takes Nicolas down a road of spiritual awakening. All the while, Nicolas starts to investigate the mysteries of love, as he finds himself falling for a simple peasant girl. Unfortunately, in the midst of his journey, a war, of Nicolas's own creation looms; threatening to destroy everything that he is learning to love. Amid this whirlwind the mysteries of Malachi are revealed as the king and his bodyguard depart for the frontlines, clutching to the hope that they can stop the war before it starts.

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2009

About the author

Jacob Emrey was born and grew up in Northern California. After high school he joined the Marines and served four years as part of the security battalion for Marine One. After his service ended, he went off to college to get his degree in History and a high school teaching credential. However, he was unlucky enough to graduate college and enter the workforce just as the real estate crisis exploded all over the world economy. With no teaching jobs in the U.S., Jacob looked overseas. Since then he has worked in Ukraine, Kuwait, China and Thailand as well as the United States. However, through it all, writing has always been his passion, so no matter where he lived, he was working on something whether it was a novella, short story, or novel.

Reviews

[Dennis Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

JACOB EMREY has penned a vivid word picture in MALACHI. To a good writer every word, every nuance is important. Malachi is really a fable and every good fable has some deep meaning. Emrey has achieved that goal ten times over. If you take the time to read this short book, only 120 pages, you will surely gain insight and become a better person for it. I am very glad that I chose to read Malachi over several other books I have at my disposal.
Nicholas, now a king without a throne, is small-minded and self absorbed. Malachi could have killed him easily. Instead he chooses to save him body and soul. He takes the time and with compassion he moulds Nicholas slowly but surely to become a better person inside and out.
Just as Malachi muolded Nicholas, the story of Malachi will mould you as well. This is a story that will stay with you for a very long time. You might even want to read it again from time to time. Keep writing Mr. Emrey. Change for the better happens one reader at a time.