A riveting tale of loyalty, division, and redemption…
Bush’s latest installment in the General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms series plunges readers into a divided world where anthropomorphic animals wrestle with war, loyalty, and loss. Amid the chaos of 1378—marked by schism, war, famine, and plague—a noble malinois family is torn apart by border conflicts. Desperate to reunite his scattered kin, Arnaud embarks on a perilous journey that only deepens their plight. Can he overcome his past mistakes, or will he add to their shared tragedy? Arnaud’s character carries the narrative’s weight with an intense, almost tragic sense of purpose. Bush expertly crafts this layered portrayal, embedding Arnaud’s fierce determination within a broader philosophical exploration of how loyalty and honor can both heal and wound. The narrative’s allegorical layers shine through Bush’s detailed, immersive prose, with battle scenes that echo both historical epics and classic animal fables. The distinct societies of Heartlandia and Brawnlandia serve as reflective mirrors of human divisions, making the stakes in Arnaud’s journey resonate even deeper. The book’s pacing is swift, and the narrative layered.
Both a tale of war and survival and a poignant meditation on family, forgiveness, and the delicate balance between unity and division, this is a page-turner.
Pub date September 16, 2024
ISBN 979-8339425052
Price $5.50 (USD) Paperback, $1.99 Kindle edition, $0.00 Kindle Unlimited
