Publisher's Synopsis
An ancient evil threatens to destroy the people of faith, and the princess is to be their first victim.Just as Princess Mariya of Teman is trying to convince the elders to let her marry General Corden of Rygia, she disappears and is taken to a dark and mysterious island run by her people's ancient enemy. Her sacrifice at their hands will clinch their power to conquer her entire realm.Not knowing where she is, her people blame Corden for her disappearance, but only he has any chance to rescue her.Confronted with death, the characters must learn what it means to offer themselves and let the guilty one go free.The seven books of The Alliance series deal with one man's spiritual journey and his efforts to find the true king. As he attempts to spread the light of God to his people, an ancient evil threatens both his land and Teman, the neighboring realm of righteous believers. The two formerly antagonistic realms must learn to work together to dispel this encroaching evil. Yet a growing number of dissenters believe they might be better off following the stronger, darker power.The race of people who call themselves Rygian become caught in the middle of a struggle between ancient enemies-those who fear God and those who follow this darker power. The Rygians' own mysterious beginnings may hold the key to their future, if only they can discover who they truly are.Through the lives of the characters, many Christian traits and spiritual truths are exemplified. The Alliance is marked by epic battles, political intrigue, suspense, mystery, and romance.
