A Kingdom Conspiracy

About the Book

On a wild ride through the foothills, Princess Kira catches a riderless mount. She's never seen its like, with speed and grace to match any in her father's stables. And she's never met anyone like the young man who steps forward to claim him. Dark hair, deep brown eyes, and the body of a dancer, "My name is Eric," he says with quiet confidence. He's an ambassador from the mountain people who live at the fringes of the Kingdom, and he comes with a gift for the next ruler of Caladorn. Kira is drawn to the virile young man, but Carol, her handmaid and friend, fears him. Childhood dread overwhelms Carol at his very approach, and she senses the rise of a forgotten enemy. How can she stop it? How can she explain a horror that has resided in her nightmares since birth? How can she convince Kira of the difference between friend and foe when the face of the enemy keeps changing? When Carol disappears, Kira is convinced that Eric is involved. She has him taken to Blackyard Prison, hoping that time in that dark place will loosen his tongue. And that's where the story really begins. A Kingdom Conspiracy writhes with twists and turns - magic, wild rides, swords, sea battles, and an ancient evil that reeks with the familiar odor of brimstone and ash.

About the Author

Rusty Sherman had been telling stories since he was fifteen and started working with children in his local church, and storytelling has been a mainstay of his career as a minister, public speaker, and educator. "I love histories, illustrations, and tales of all kinds," he says, "That's always the best part of a sermon or lesson as far as I'm concerned. We learn best through illustration, whether it's the illustration of a life lived well, or the illustration of a story well told." Rusty lives in East Texas with his wife and daughter, devoting much of his time to writing, helping his wife with her art business, and public speaking. He can be contacted for speaking engagements by email at shirepublishing@eastex.net, or by phone at 903-795-3452.