In the Hall of the Dragon King

By Stephen Lawhead

Quentin had always thought his calling was to be an acolyte at the temple and live a simple life far from adventure or service to the crown–until a waylaid knight with a mortal wound implores the priests to finish his errand to the castle. Unsure but convicted, Quentin offers to finish the quest, not knowing the fate of the kingdom rest on his shoulders.

In Arthurian fashion, Quentin is thrown headfirst into the political scheming of the court where Prince Jaspin is trying to usurp the throne for himself, while the King has mysteriously disappeared. As Quentin sets out to find the King, he learns that the balance of good and evil are weighing on the scales and time is running out.

Tangled in a new destiny, Quentin must rely on his companions as they journey towards an uncertain future filled with ancient secrets and unimaginable obstacles.

My Thoughts: At first the story was familliar, with battles and a young hero, and I felt sure that the ending would be a cliffhangar. Thankfully, Lawhead gave it the best finish it could possibly have. In the Hall of the Dragon King is so beautiful!

★ ★ ★ ★(Story: 4/5)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Worldview: 5/5)