Published by Ransom Press, 2016
Reviewed by Teresa S. Mathews
5 Stars*****
Once again MaryLu Tyndall has me in awe of
the power of her mighty pen. This latest novel by Ms. Tyndall will take you
back to a time of Knights and Castles and Fair Maidens. Some of those maidens
are in distress but the heroine in this story is a warrior that has been appointed
the Guardian of the Spear of Destiny.
Alexia D'Clere, at the age of eight, didn’t
understand what God had called her to do when her dying mother pressed a small
iron object in her hand and told her she was to protect it with her life.
Neither did she understand why someone would want to kill her shortly
thereafter but thankfully a godly friar was prepared for such a time. He quickly
whisked Alexia away from the evil but at the cost of leaving behind her beloved
sister, Cristiana. Friar Josef taught Alexia the skills that she would require to protect
the Spear; the most important being a love for the holy scriptures and a skill
of archery that no one could surpass. Alexia also was given the gift of
spiritual discernment, where she can see the good or evil surrounding her.
Ronar LePeine, is one of the King’s elite
guard, a Knight like no other. Haunted by past sins, and seeking to pay
penance, he has sworn his allegiance to God and King. While on a mission to
Castle Luxley, Ronar encounters an arrow sent by Alexia, better known in the
area as The Falcon of Emerald Forest. Alexia shocked that her arrow missed it’s
mark, is caught off guard and caught by the handsome knight. Ronar, himself is shocked
that the young archer was not a boy, but a very beautiful woman. Ronar is also
caught off guard when the Falcon uses a well-placed kick that leaves him
groaning in pain as he watches her escape. This will not be the last the two
see of each other.
There is much evil lurking in Castle
Luxley, from the family friend that is the steward of Luxley, to a mysterious sickness
that leaves Alexia’s sister bedridden most of the time. Worst of all Ronar has
brought a Bishop that’s on a quest to find the Spear, who will do anything to
find it. Will Alexia be able to fight all the powers of darkness that she will
face or does God have a different plan in mind?
I have been reading MaryLu Tyndall’s books
for years, whether it be about pirates, escaped slaves, mermaids, a brand new
colony in Brazil, or a time-traveler, and I have never been disappointed. One
of her many writing talents is the ability to pull you right into the story and
make you feel as though you are a part of it, but the one that I most admire is
how she uses her stories to portray God’s love for his children. No matter the
circumstances her characters may be in, MaryLu Tyndall shows us that they can turn
to a loving Father and receive forgiveness, mercy, and help in their time of need.
I cannot wait to read the next tale in this series, as I know it will be just
as intriguing as all her others!
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