The Strongholder

"A great adventure filled with tender, moving moments, unforgettable characters, spiritually powerful scenes, and a great finale!" - Sean, UK."Packed with excitement and unexpected twists and turns." - Sophie, South Africa.In the land of Dûrion on a distant planet, the Restorers of the Way have done the impossible, and set the country free from the Mindrulers' oppression!But two superpowers are looming over her-the Grûzhack in the south, and the Strongholder in the east. Can the Restorers save the fledgling Land of Light from being torn apart?Abandoning their age-long isolation, the mighty seven-foot Grûzhack warriors have come rampaging down from their mountain fastnesses. With their terrifying fire weapons they are sweeping through towns and villages, advancing inexorably towards the Dûrian capital, Darthane. Who could have foreseen that rescue lies with an abused child who can sing?Then from Selmion in the east the Strongholder, ruler of all Mindrulers, combines the telepathic powers of all his minions to strike a blow so devastating, so all-encompassing, that those who oppose him in every land are reduced to abject helplessness.All except for a small remnant who cling desperately to their faith and in hopeless defiance raise the last emblem of the One's sovereignty, the Ambon of Sûrilane. Following an ancient prophecy the Restorers and their small band of companions carry the Ambon alone and undefended into the heart of the Strongholder's realm.Will they do the utterly impossible and defeat the Strongholder himself? Will mindbending finally be eradicated? Will people in all the lands find peace and freedom at last?"A stunning end to a riveting series. Highly recommended." - Fiona Veitch Smith, CWA Historical Dagger shortlisted author for The Jazz Files, UK.