Publisher's Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Ransom Cross, son of a cavalry officer, learns that he is the target of the Shadow Lord after assassins capture him. Delivered from them by a chance encounter, Ransom flees his captors and must discover the truth about himself. Befriended by allies and beset by enemies, Ransom races to the city of Talmor, seeking an answer from the High Priest and the Chronicles of Altaran. His difficulties are part of the war the Shadow Lord has begun against the races of Altaran, seeking to dominate and enslave all who oppose him. The Chronicles of Altaran is a fast-paced fantasy adventure set in the mythical world of Altaran, created by Makir. Inspired by the writing of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien, the story explores the challenges faced in deciding whether to pledge allegiance to Makir or to the Shadow Lord.
