The Legend of the Kestrel — Peter Wacht

An only son, gifted with magic......challenged to free a people threatened by an ancient evil.Will he be forced to risk everything in a battle against the forces of darkness?Thomas flees his home in the Highlands as they're ravaged by a devastating attack and escapes to his grandparents -- the only family he has left. Under their tutelage, Thomas discovers his magical powers and learns he's the key to freeing his homeland and defeating a terrible foe -- but at a price that could cost him his life.In order to defeat the Shadow Lord -- the malevolent being intent on killing him -- Thomas will require all his strength and wits. No matter the pain, he must seek his fate with courage, even if it means dying at the hands of his enemy ... or the loss of his very soul. With the fate of his world in the balance, will Thomas' first battle be his last? Or can he beat back the night that threatens to envelop the Kingdoms?The initial installment in a series of epic sagas, this thrilling, action-packed fantasy transports you to new heights with every page. Find out why fans are calling The Legend of the Kestrel An entertaining read with great story telling!The Legend of the Kestrel is the first book in The Sylvan Chronicles, a nine-book sword and sorcery, coming of age, Arthurian fantasy series.