In this world Hyam is a young, normal farmer, who has
just
buried his beloved mother. Honouring her last wish, he
travels
to the Long Hall, the only places left in the land where
magery is allowed to be taught and practiced, to inform
his
father that she has gone. But upon his arrival, Hyam's
entire
existence is questioned, for he discovers that the people
he
thought were his parents, are not. Confused, Hyam's life
becomes further changed when he turns twenty-one, and is
flooded with powers beyond his dreams. Combined with his
exceptional grasp of ancient languages, Hyam is determined
to
uncover the truth.
Leaving behind his village, for their own protection, Hyam
sets out on a journey of self discovery. But among ancient
races such as the Ashanta and the Elves, Hyam realises
that
his heritage is only part of the puzzle. For there is evil
stepping forth into their towns and cities, in the form of
the
crimson mage, and he is hunting Hyam. With an old mage for
an
ally, and the beautiful Joelle fighting by his side, Hyam
must
harness all the power that he has to face the enemy, but
in
doing so will he destroy himself? And what will happen to
all
those who believe in him, and are willing to fight in his
name?
EMISSARY by Thomas Locke transported me into this
wonderful,
dangerous world, with many exciting cultures and unique
characters. Hyam is so kind hearted and is willing to do
anything to protect those that are innocent. I enjoyed
watching both him and Joelle find comfort and love
together,
and by doing so heal each other. The story flows
seamlessly
from one dangerous adventure to another, and we are
effortlessly painted a picture of this imaginary land.
EMISSARY by Thomas Locke is an amazing fantasy novel, and
I
look forward to the next in the series.
With his twenty-first birthday, Hyam begins a journey that
will lead him to his destiny--or his doom.
Hyam has always shown a remarkable ability to master
languages, even those left unspoken for a thousand years.
But now the shadow of suspicion that was cast upon him as
a
child prodigy at Long Hall is lengthening, and he must
keep
his identity hidden--or face annihilation.
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.
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