Product Description

Karen Hancock's novels quickly became the standard for excellence in Christian fantasy. Her vivid worlds, compelling characters, and intricate plots continue to captivate readers, and her breathtaking stories are regularly gaining new fans. Now Kiriath and the surrounding countries have fallen fully under the oppressive control of the Shadow. After his exile, Abramm Kalladorne has been compelled by force and fate to take a roundabout journey through far-flung army outposts and scorching desert wastelands, fighting constant battles against despair and frustration. Lost and alone in an ancient desert ruin, he comes upon secrets of the past that offer startling answers to his world's oppression. Legends of the Guardian King - Book 4

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #39439 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 464 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780764227974
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
• Click here to view our Condition Guide and Shipping Prices

Review
"...a worthy finale to this lengthy saga." -- Tim Frankovich, christianfictionreview.com

"...holds to the same high standards set in the previous books, making the whole series keepers on my shelf." -- Cheryl Russell, crosswalk.com

"...readers will leave these shores satisfied that the story has been told in its entirety." -- Heather Hunt, Titletrakk.com

"Hancock has written another excellent book that her fans will want to rush out to get." -- Debbie W. Wilson, Christian Book Previews.com

About the Author
KAREN HANCOCK'S novels have received numerous awards and honors, including four Christy Awards for Arena, The Light of Eidon, The Shadow Within, and Shadow Over Kiriath. Along with writing, Karen is a watercolorist. She resides with her husband and son in Tucson, Arizona.

Customer Reviews

The Review Unwritten
I finished reading it late last week and I cannot get it out of my head. I envision shadowspawn in my laundry basket, I see dragons in my dreams. I have so much to write, but my hands are bound. I can't spoil it for you! That would just be wrong. So, I'll say nothing. Nothing at all.

Well, okay. Just a little.

You will never forget the simply delicious new character, Draek Tiris. Handsome, eloquent, rich, and set to win Maddie. And to think he's - Uh oh! There I go. I can't tell you or it will ruin everything.

Okay then, here's something. There are so many emotionally poignant moments. I broke down and cried when Maddie discovers her sons are - Oh! I can't tell you that either! Never mind.

But I can tell you about Abramm, of course. Abramm and the importance of the dragon insignia on his coat of arms, and the same emblem tattooed on his arm. Remember that? From the first book? It is all woven together so beautifully and comes to a magnificent climax when - No!

Gillard! You'll be blown away, truly blown away by Gillard's - Sigh. Not even that.

I can't tell you anything, except read it. Read. It. And if you haven't read the previous books, you should, but you don't necessarily have to, to enjoy this one, but why wouldn't you? Just read them all.

Finale not to be missed
Karen Hancock's final book is spellbinding and a fitting end to this wonderful fantasy/allegorical series. The faith and love of Abramm, Maddie and Trap are tested more than ever before and their responses are genuine and heartfelt. The reader has little difficulty imagining the land, the people and the intricate politics of the warring countries as Karen's writing is of the highest calibre. The characters' individual struggles are portrayed so well that I was fully invested in the outcomes of their choices. The tension between Trap and Carissa and their languishing marriage was excellent and juxtaposed beautifully with Abramm and Maddie's seemingly unfounded commitment to each other despite their physical separation. Staffids, shapeshifters and the purging of physical evil by the cleansing light of Eidon are vivid allegorical descriptions of our own lives.

Return of the Guardian King is engrossing, entertaining and challenging. The message at it's heart is powerful and not to be missed. This is a landmark series to be enjoyed more than once.

Thank you, Karen Hancock
nildesperandum777 (A good conclusion for the Guardian-King Series); your review is exactly my opinion, as well. I had one small complaint while I was reading the book, which was that it took Abramm so long to get to Maddie, but in the end I see what Karen was doing. I agree with you about Simon and Gillard, though. There was so much more she could have done... but all in all an excellent book. The only other slightly bothersome thing to me was the sexual awareness of the book, but that's just my pet quibble...