Crusade

The Paladin rallies the Mother's surviving followers to battle against a vengeful deity in this dramatic conclusion to the epic fantasy adventure trilogy. "e;Ford brings the Paladin trilogy to a triumphant conclusion, wrapping up a memorable tale of duplicitous diplomacy, dangerous magic, and stealthy intrigue. . . . Ford's saga of warring faiths draws the reader into a vivid world brimming with fascinating characters: some good, some bad, and some just determined to survive. This sterling conclusion to an impressive fantasy epic will leave readers cheering."e; Publishers Weekly (starred review)The Battle of Thornhurst is behind Allystaire Stillbright, but the challenges are far from over. After recovering from the costly ordeal, the Paladin must find a way to bring together the bickering Baronies to prepare for the next fight . . . Meanwhile, the corrupt deity Braech, the Sea Dragon, is not about to yield power that has so long been his. He and the scheming Choiron Symod are assembling a mighty force in a crusade against the newly returned Goddess and her fragile following. As the final battle approaches, Allystaire, the Arm of the Mother, must rally survivors including some of his oldest enemies to face their most powerful foe. For the Sea Dragon only sees two options for the Mother's faithful: submission or death.