Emissary - Thomas Locke

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Résumé :
With his twenty-first birthday, Hyam begins a journey that will lead him to his destiny--or his doom.

>As Hyam's mother slips toward death, she implores him to return to Long Hall before he settles down to farm his land. This journey born from duty becomes an impassioned quest for the truth. War is coming swiftly, and Hyam must rely upon his newfound powers and the friends he meets along the way in order to unravel the puzzling past and ensure that he--and the realm--will have a future.

Book one of the Legends of the Realm series is a wonderful journey away from the real world. This universe is one of fantasy with good and evil, magic, and creatures both mundane and fantastical. The young hero and his companion animals will soon have readers wanting to go on adventures with them. A fine start to this intriguing series.--RT Book Reviews, 4 stars

Readers of inspirational fantasy will enjoy [Locke's] foray into a new genre.--Publishers Weekly

A superbly crafted fantasy adventure novel that engages the reader's total and rewarded attention from beginning to end. Very highly recommended.--Midwest Book Review