Atoranth is falling apart. Young Josiah Locke is employed abroad after his country’s demise as a result of a mysterious plague and subsequent political assassination. Loyal to his family and home, Josiah is determined to cut off an advancing enemy before they overtake Edenfield, Atoranth’s most ancient city. What’s more, if the Continuum Column (a massive container holding four devices referred to as the Earthen Shovels) falls into the wrong hands, the consequences, terrestrially and otherwise, will be far reaching and potentially devastating. Josiah meets a boy named Nathan-Micah who survived when everyone around him perished from disease. Josiah and the boy team up with other noble-minded individuals to save the kingdom.
Might & Valour: Legacy of the Kingdom is an exceptionally well thought out story that takes place in a majestic fictional land. The levels of political intrigue and deception are astounding. There are a wide range of supporting characters that help Josiah grow into a mature man. The addition of the charming orphaned boy, Nathan-Micah, adds a real human appeal to an otherwise weighty narrative. Personally I found the writing to be a bit verbose; this book is definitely not a popcorn read. However, the story is serious and the writing style suits it. If you enjoy political intrigues set in a fantastic historical realm, this book is for you. John Cristóbal’s Might & Valour is certain to stimulate and entertain!
