The Last Falcon: Book 1 of the Cael Stone
Book Details
Author(s)Colleen Ruttan
ISBN / ASIN147757039X
ISBN-139781477570395
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank2,655,297
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
THE LAST FALCON is the first volume in a 7-book epic fantasy adventure story which follows one young woman with a mysterious connection to dragons who sets out to avenge the murder of her father and finds herself caught up in a deadly struggle for power. It is listed on the Kirkus Reviews website as a similar book to Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Eragon, and The Golden Compass.
Here's what reviewers have said about THE LAST FALCON:
"This kickoff to a traditional fantasy series starring feisty and independent teen heroine Erynn is both well paced and engaging...Ruttan blends the medieval and supernatural effortlessly, ably setting up a sequel to this fun fantasy novel."Â
- Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW
"Though clearly influenced by fantasy-adventure tales like the Lord of the Rings and A Song of Ice and Fire (elves, dwarves, dragons and Anglo-Saxon names abound), author Ruttan puts a refreshing spin on the tradition, creating a strong female protagonist whose resourcefulness and wit will inspire young readers. After ending this volume with a nail-biting cliff-hanger, Ruttan will hopefully continue to innovate and impress within the well-worn genre. A riveting, vividly described adventure story with a familiar yet satisfying trope."Â
- Kirkus Reviews
"...moves quickly with clever and satisfying twists that keep Erynn and Adena continuously on the brink of danger...Young adult fans of the fantasy-quest genre will enjoy reading about these strong female characters and puzzling over the details of Erynn's heritage."
-Â Clarion Reviews
"...a well plotted, fast moving narrative...a plucky heroine...an entertaining tale"Â
-Â IndieReader
Erynn Taylor was fourteen when she witnessed the brutal murder of her father. She should be dead, too, she knew that. But a reclusive golden dragon swooped down upon the scene--scattering her attackers and sparing her life, but ultimately denying her justice.
Two years later, Erynn's attackers ride boldly into her kingdom for a visit with her king. But her elation at the nearness of justice turns to anger and then fear as she learns there is more to this visit than meets the eye--a conspiracy that threatens the entire kingdom--and that it just might bring her the death she so narrowly avoided. Erynn wants justice...but does she want it badly enough to die?
When the mystery of her own past suddenly makes her a target, Erynn flees the castle where she has lived since her father's murder--setting off a manhunt that can only end in bloodshed. The question is, whose blood will be spilled?
Here's what reviewers have said about THE LAST FALCON:
"This kickoff to a traditional fantasy series starring feisty and independent teen heroine Erynn is both well paced and engaging...Ruttan blends the medieval and supernatural effortlessly, ably setting up a sequel to this fun fantasy novel."Â
- Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW
"Though clearly influenced by fantasy-adventure tales like the Lord of the Rings and A Song of Ice and Fire (elves, dwarves, dragons and Anglo-Saxon names abound), author Ruttan puts a refreshing spin on the tradition, creating a strong female protagonist whose resourcefulness and wit will inspire young readers. After ending this volume with a nail-biting cliff-hanger, Ruttan will hopefully continue to innovate and impress within the well-worn genre. A riveting, vividly described adventure story with a familiar yet satisfying trope."Â
- Kirkus Reviews
"...moves quickly with clever and satisfying twists that keep Erynn and Adena continuously on the brink of danger...Young adult fans of the fantasy-quest genre will enjoy reading about these strong female characters and puzzling over the details of Erynn's heritage."
-Â Clarion Reviews
"...a well plotted, fast moving narrative...a plucky heroine...an entertaining tale"Â
-Â IndieReader
Erynn Taylor was fourteen when she witnessed the brutal murder of her father. She should be dead, too, she knew that. But a reclusive golden dragon swooped down upon the scene--scattering her attackers and sparing her life, but ultimately denying her justice.
Two years later, Erynn's attackers ride boldly into her kingdom for a visit with her king. But her elation at the nearness of justice turns to anger and then fear as she learns there is more to this visit than meets the eye--a conspiracy that threatens the entire kingdom--and that it just might bring her the death she so narrowly avoided. Erynn wants justice...but does she want it badly enough to die?
When the mystery of her own past suddenly makes her a target, Erynn flees the castle where she has lived since her father's murder--setting off a manhunt that can only end in bloodshed. The question is, whose blood will be spilled?
