Publisher's Synopsis
A call to arms! The remnants of the Roman Empire AKA the Byzantine Empire, requests the aid of their allies in Wessex. The warriors of Sir Dan's Monastery bravely venture forth in response to the cry for help. Blood will soon flow through the streets of Yeshua's-Reach, but will these brave warriors arrive in time to save their comrades? Or will this be an act of retribution? Only time will tell.
This book takes place several decades after Blade, Buckler, Bastion/Blade, Buckler, Bastion: The Illuminated Edition. For a better understanding of some of the characters including Jacob, Gabriela, and Aaron please read the Blade, Buckler, Bastion/Blade, Buckler, Bastion: The Illuminated Edition first. However, this book contains no spoilers of any kind. Regardless, this is the sequel in the book series entitled Blade, Buckler, Bastion. The following is a work of fiction inspired by the historical period known as the Crusades. Life was hard. People fought to survive the untamed, natural world. Cultures clashed. Lives were lost. Cruelties were justified in the brutality of war. The faith and reason of the people were tested beyond what they could have possibly imagined.This was the time where everything was filled with uncertainty. GENERAL RATING INFORMATION:
VIOLENCE
BLOOD
DEPICTIONS OF WAR
CRUSADING THEMES
