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The Coming Of The One: Book One Of The Chronicles Of The Kings Of Randor
The land of Randor is in turmoil. There is war, and the King has been killed in battle. The throne has been inherited by Ian Firth of the Clan MacIleason, upon the death of his uncle and cousin in the same batle that took the life of the King. Ian feels he is not worthy of the throne, even if those closest ot him and , indeed, his very actions prove otherwise. The druid, Nathan Graham, has told Ian that he is on the throne by virtue of "the Prophecy of the One", a long forgotten prophecy that, if interpretted wrong, could spell the doom and ruin of Randor. Is Ian the One proclaimed in the prophecy?
210 pages, Paperback
First published January 18, 2009
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April 10, 2009
The Coming of the One is an exciting tale of dragons and treachery, fierce battles and friendship, loyalty, honor and courage in the face of incredible odds. While the Dark Lord plots the overthrow of the realm of men, Ian Firth, Captain of the Home Guard, suddenly becomes the King of Randor.
Ian Firth is not boastful, self-serving, nor conceited. Yet, this atypical king is a strong, compassionate and brilliant leader, somehow surviving a devastating dragon attack and the deaths of a goodly portion of his army, many of whom were his closest friends. The prophecy of the Ancient Ones foretells of his conflict with the Dark Lord, an evil and powerful adversary who will stop at nothing to destroy every man, woman and child within his reach.
Ian also falls in love with Mary MacGleason, the daughter of the High Elder of the High Council of Elders and a member of the Home Guard herself. Mary is used to being a soldier, not a woman, and her gradual acknowledgement of her femininity and love for Ian Firth is tenderly beautiful. Truly, Ian can think of no other woman to become his queen.
One of my favorite characters was Gregor, a crusty warrior whose sage advice is delivered in the rich brogue so characteristic of the Highlands. In my mind, I hear his words and envision a man who can be irritating, frustrating, uncouth and coarse, yet brave and honorable to a fault. In a battle of wits or might, I would wish Gregor to be at my side.
The Coming of the One is but the first book of the Chronicles of the mighty kings of Randor and is very reminiscent of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. We leave the queen in flight, the Dark Lord advancing and King Ian regrouping from a devastating dragon attack. One can only wonder how the Ancient Ones will guide us through the next four books in this wonderful series.
Ian Firth is not boastful, self-serving, nor conceited. Yet, this atypical king is a strong, compassionate and brilliant leader, somehow surviving a devastating dragon attack and the deaths of a goodly portion of his army, many of whom were his closest friends. The prophecy of the Ancient Ones foretells of his conflict with the Dark Lord, an evil and powerful adversary who will stop at nothing to destroy every man, woman and child within his reach.
Ian also falls in love with Mary MacGleason, the daughter of the High Elder of the High Council of Elders and a member of the Home Guard herself. Mary is used to being a soldier, not a woman, and her gradual acknowledgement of her femininity and love for Ian Firth is tenderly beautiful. Truly, Ian can think of no other woman to become his queen.
One of my favorite characters was Gregor, a crusty warrior whose sage advice is delivered in the rich brogue so characteristic of the Highlands. In my mind, I hear his words and envision a man who can be irritating, frustrating, uncouth and coarse, yet brave and honorable to a fault. In a battle of wits or might, I would wish Gregor to be at my side.
The Coming of the One is but the first book of the Chronicles of the mighty kings of Randor and is very reminiscent of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. We leave the queen in flight, the Dark Lord advancing and King Ian regrouping from a devastating dragon attack. One can only wonder how the Ancient Ones will guide us through the next four books in this wonderful series.
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