When I was offered the opportunity to read this book, I almost turned it down, I have been swamped with requests lately and I didn't recognize the title, but then my eyes scanned a little lower and I saw the author's name and I practically BEGGED to read it, (lol!) I was absolutely enthralled with the first book in this series and couldn't wait to get my hands on this one. I had no idea that it was out, as I tend to lose track of time, being a full-time... well full-time everything! Anyway this book is outstanding. David has a gift of story-telling and imagination that we are lucky enough to experience through his books. I know that many people think that this genre is reserved solely for me and my D&D friends, (Yes, I am a (deleted) year old Gamer, have been for over 25 years! :p) but i would recommend this book and it's predecessor to anyone who loves a good adventure, an epic fantasy, full on exciting and breath-taking action! You don't need me to reiterate the blurb, and I don't leave spoilers, but I will say that when you sit down to read this book bring a drink and maybe a snack and a good amount of time, because it is not a short read and you will be sucked up into the story and not want to put it down. I can not wait for the next installment in this series. (I not get notifications if any books are published by this author, so I won't be in the situation with the next book that I was with this one (lol!) Give this book a read, you will be so happy that you did! I was given a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. *Note on my way to share this with you all, I saw that there is a novella, Prelude to Nevaeh available! How does this keep happening to me Xp