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Heart of the Highriders: In a fantasy world, seekers find the true Source of good

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Not truly a Christian fantasy more of an epic quest of spiritual discovery. The first chapter is rough sledding with a whole new world to grasp. After that the book maintains a rapid clip with adventure, danger, mystery as Bilgash the Highrider goes on his quest for the four cornerstones of the East. The kidnapping of Lady Namaaria the Grafina of Kaldunt & Thaedric the Hearld is a great subplot. Vyrlin and her father Glypiptiol the Geckelmancer save the day time and again. But the evil Oberraeker of the North is an ever present danger to one and all.

Well worth reading, I recommend it.

Bill Tillman

This book is really different than most I read, but it was a good book. It's about a fantasy world, but you won't find any magic or sorcery in it, which is a relief to me. The use of different words for common things and the names of the people will convince you that you are in another world. The main character Bilgash is a true gentleman who looks out for the good of others. He doesn't hesitate to help someone who is struggling or someone that is a slave. He is always there for people.
Go along with Bilgash as he finds the riddle of the stones.
In the back of the book you will find two maps of this fantasy world also many words that are used differently. A few I found interesting are flummox for surprise or shock, rowp for sell or auction and threap for suppose or think. Also are several pages about the people of this world, like Highriders and High Ladies, the Thworb, Merdels and other folk of Hax and Kaldunt.
So if you know anyone who loves books about fantasy lands or adventures full of turns and twists, this is the book for you. It's like going on a vacation to a new world full of strange and wonderful people and places.

This book was given to me from the author for review purposes.

Heart of the Highriders provides a good read with engaging characters, plenty of adventure, and great entertainment, while providing a way to engage the mind in questions of wisdom, values and eternal truths. I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a good fantasy with wholesome values.

"Heart of the Highriders" combines an adventure in a fantasy world with a journey of self-discovery. I found it to be thought-provoking as well as entertaining. The writing style and dialect used only help to foster the sense of being in another world.

I highly recommend "Heart of the Highriders" to fellow fantasy fans and all who have ever wondered if there's something more to their lives.

Return to a year when truth is hidden, and evil has lost its name. Yet the WORD still guides the man who takes the time to listen. In a land of medieval creatures and valiant men on flying horses, Bilgash seeks hidden clues that will unlock the mystery of the missing scrolls, while enemies of the north seek to destroy him before he can unite the clans with their true leader.

Anyone who loves fantasy and adventure will find this story captivating. Over 400 pages of mystery and discovery written by a conservative Congregational minister and his daughter. Some of the mind pictures they paint with their words will stay with you for a long while, like how evil has a way of settling down on you unawares. And how God is ever so much more powerful and willing to do you good if you just ask. That's the take-away value.