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Book SynopsisMagic, danger, and adventure abound for messenger Karigan G'ladheon in the fourth book in Kristen Britain's New York Times-bestselling Green Rider fantasy seriesOver a millennium ago, Mornhavon the Black, heir to the Arcosian Empire, crossed the great sea hoping to conquer Sacoridia. Mornhavon and his armies were defeated—but not before their general had resorted to desperate, dark magic that rendered his twisted spirit immortal. Finally, Mornhavon was captured and imprisoned in Blackveil Forest, and the forest’s perimeter was sealed by the magical D’Yer Wall.
In the many centuries since, knowledge of magic has disappeared from Sacoridia due to the fear and prejudice of a people traumatized by the memory of Mornhavon’s terrifying sorceries. Even the protective magic that created and maintained the D’Yer Wall has been lost, and the once-impermeable barrier has been breached, allowing Blackveil’s malignant influence to se
Trade ReviewPraise for the Green Rider series“
Green Rider is
a wonderfully captivating heroic fantasy adventure.... Kristen Britain’s likable heroine and fast-paced plot kept me eagerly turning pages. This is the rarest of finds: a truly enjoyable read.” —Terry Goodkind, #1
New York Times-bestselling author of The Sword of Truth series
“Kristen Britain is
one of the most astonishing fantasy writers working today. She has created a richly imagined world where magic is as real as courage, and where a young woman's heroism can change the course of history.” ―Tess Gerritsen, author of
The Apprentice “Britain packs her exciting sixth Green Rider epic fantasy with new perils for her heroine, Karigan G’ladheon....
The pages fly by in this dramatic tale.” —
Publishers Weekly “Britain’s latest combines familiar characters with new allies and enemies as it builds to a crucial point in the history of the land. Readers of epic fantasy and series followers will want this
finely honed, skillfully crafted tale.” —
Library Journal “Britain provides
plenty of action…and a good command of character.” —
Booklist “In masterly fashion, Britain ultimately manages to bring the major plotlines together in a big battle....
A rousing, satisfying adventure.” —
Locus “There is something about returning to read a new book the Green Rider series that just makes me happy....
Addictive comfort reads that make me want to curl up with it until I finish.” —Speculative Herald
“The gifted Ms. Britain writes with ease and grace as she creates
a mesmerizing fantasy ambiance and an appealing heroine quite free of normal clichés.” —
RT Book Reviews “This captivating fantasy is filled with adventure, action, and heroes. Karigan grows tremendously as a person and in the end finds her own place in this world. The characters, including minor ones, are well-developed and the plot is complex enough to get the reader thinking. This is
a real page-turner.” —
VOYA “Kristen Britain writes so beautifully that
I never want to have to put her books down.” ―Fantasy Book Review
