Falcon Dagger is the third book in a completed series, including three additional companion stories. From second chances to powerful enemies, trials of destiny to oaths kept, each story offers a spark of hope, a heart of courage, and an echo of meaning. Here Noblebright historical adventure tropes ignite the imagination – the lost heir, court intrigue, haven and hunt, rivals and romance.
One disguise. One usurper. One defense.Kyrin Cieri is willing to fight for Britannia and protect her besieged stronghold against those who would destroy their very memory. Yet weakness blooms in the betrayal of a Brother’s hope as Kyrin and her House guard the light they hold.
Evil waxes by sinuous, deadly, hidden ways to bring about a kingdom’s fall.
Until one man rises up to oppose treachery in his own heart and unwittingly uncovers the first threads of long-laid plots and whispers of a coming king.
When Kyrin bears a new heir, the hope of her stronghold, a thief steals the Damascus blade from the very hall of Cierheld. Berd, first armsman of Cieri, must find the hidden traitor and recover the sword. Kyrin’s companion Celine is determined to discover the sword first, for she vows she is as strong as any man.
But Lord Thain Mornoth sees his chance to take the king’s seat. To silence the whispers of hope, he accuses Berd and Celine of terrible crimes. Entangled in webs of deceit and treachery, they are captive to the regent’s doubt. Then the insidious hand behind Lord Mornoth brings a great reset to the land that will end in fire.
Against a tapestry of old enemies and new alliances, the coming king remains hidden. Can Berd and Celine uncover the broken oaths around them in time to protect the lost prince, prove their oaths, and lead Britannia into hope?
For any land is only as good as its king.
One heir must survive. One heir must be protected. Or all will end in ash.
Falcon Dagger is a resonant canvas of courage, forbidden alliances, and resilient spirits - a heart song to the Master of Stars.
–Anna Thayer, THE KNIGHT OF ELDARAN SERIESWith similar immersive action to
A Flame in the North, but the court intrigue and faith of
Illusion’s Reign, this family friendly fantasy series holds threads of women’s fiction and multicultural military fantasy. A riveting addition to every serious reader’s coming-of-age fiction, where hope is a light in the night.
- Book 1 Falcon Heart – One heir. One enemy. One escape.
- Book 2 Falcon Flight - One life. One land. One loyalty.
- Book 2.5 Lance and Quill - One refuge. One love. One choice.
- Book 3 Falcon Dagger - One disguise. One usurper. One defense.
- + Three additional companion stories
Kingdom's Fall - Warrior. Seeker. Apprentice.
Cieri's Daughter - First rival. First oath. First victory.
Path of the Warrior - Exile. Traitor. Warrior.
Quote – Life was the aim of the arrow, not death, though the path of a warrior was never certain. - A Noblebright medieval adventure for readers ages 12-18+
- Includes book club discussion questions
- Rated G for a clean romance thread, PG-13 adventure violence
Themes and tropes in Falcon Dagger include Immersive Storytelling, Female Warriors, Young Heroes, Christian Fantasy, Enemies to Friends, Medieval Fantasy Adventure, Martial Art, Self-defense and combat skill, Strong hero and Strong heroine, Love and Forgiveness, Found Family, Romantic Adventure, No Magic Fantasy thread, Young Adult epic stories, YA Book Series, Multicultural Coming of Age, Britannia in Alternate History, and Women of Faith and Prayer, early Korea, warfare, Arabian Adventure, Women's Fiction Author