The High King's Tomb
Book Three
📘 About This Book
With the ghostly help of the First Rider, Karigan G'ladheon had transported the corrupt spirit of Mornhavon the Black into the future, buying valuable time for her king and country. But how far in the future is Mornhavon now? A hundred years? Ten years? Only one year? There's no way to tell. So though the immediate threat has passed, Mornhavon's shadow still lies heavily on the land, and on their minds ... although there are threats closer to home as well. The D'Yer Wall, protecting Sacoridia fr
📖 Résumé
The High King's Tomb by Kristen Britain is a sweeping and immersive work of fiction published in 2011 that spans 523 pages, continuing the epic fantasy saga of the Green Riders. At the center of the narrative is Karigan G'ladheon, a dedicated Green Rider who carries the heavy burden of her world's salvation. In the previous struggles, Karigan utilized the ghostly assistance of the First Rider to thrust the corrupt spirit of Mornhavon the Black forward through time. By doing so, she bought crucial time for her king and country, temporarily averting an immediate catastrophe. However, this act of temporal displacement creates a lingering sense of dread. No one knows precisely how far into the future Mornhavon has been sent. It could be a hundred years, a decade, or merely a single year. Consequently, even though the immediate crisis has passed, Mornhavon's ominous shadow continues to loom heavily over the land and over the minds of those who know the truth. Beyond this temporal uncertaint
🎯 Leçons clés
⚖️ Pour et contre
✅ Avantages
Engaging continuation of an established epic fantasy series
Compelling central protagonist with high-stakes responsibilities
Richly detailed world-building involving ancient magic and lore
Intense suspense regarding the unknown timeline of the antagonist
⚠️ Inconvénients
The ongoing threat without a definitive resolution may frustrate some readers
Complex continuity from previous books requires familiarity with the series
❓ Questions fréquentes
Who is the author of The High King's Tomb? +
The book was written by Kristen Britain.
When was the book published? +
It was published in 2011.
How many pages are in the book? +
The book spans 523 pages.
What is the primary conflict involving Mornhavon the Black? +
Karigan transported Mornhavon's corrupt spirit into the future, leaving the realm uncertain of when he will return.
What physical barrier remains breached in the story? +
The D'Yer Wall, which protects Sacoridia from the Blackveil forest, remains breached.
