The Book of Deacon (The Book of Deacon, #1)

by Joseph R. Lallo

knowledge of the evils of old is the only protection against their return.

shall endeavor to recount the events in as straightforward and impersonal a manner as possible.

I only wish my words were as destructive as you would have me believe! If that were true, I would shout myself hoarse, I would not sleep until my words had poisoned the thoughts of everyone who had ears--but the cold truth is that nothing I say or do will have even the slightest effect on this wretched war.

Before long, a rather precarious-looking structure peeked out above the lower tree tops. As it grew nearer, it became more and more apparent that the tower was standing out of sheer habit.