The Lord of the Highlands

Accepting his fate and claiming his birthright, Thomas Kestrel now must topple the High King. Can he convince the people who feared him to stand with him and fight?

Discovering that not only must he stand against a High King bent on conquering the Kingdoms, but also the Shadow Lord, a creature of ancient evil who threatens to unleash a time of darkness and sorrow on the land, Thomas is torn by his desire to lead his own life and his duty to a people who view him with suspicion and fear.

He knows that doing the right thing will only push him farther away from the life he wants for himself — and closer to his own death. Does he have the inner strength to accept his fate and free a people who never cared for him? Does he have the courage and skill to stand against the Shadow Lord and his servants?