In the second book in the Legends of the Guardian King, The Shadow Within, Abramm Kalladorne has returned to take his throne. Kiriath is under seige from the Shadow. A kracken has taken up residence in the bay, Gillard is a fopish regent, and the Mataians are pushing their agenda.
Abramm comes home to face his past. When he was sold into slavery, he was looked upon as the family "weakling." Now, as the former White Pretender he must show his people and the lords of his kingdom that he is no longer a weakling and is a capable king. Terstans are being persecuted so in addition to his political challenges, Abramm must keep his shield a secret.
Karen Hancock has turned out a fantasic sequal to the first book in the series. The story flows well and shows the intracacies of wearing a crown. Her old characters and new mesh well together. The second daughter of the Chesden king offers a great foil for Abramm.
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