In BURDEN OF HONOR, Kira finally meets her mysterious uncle and is shocked to learn that he is not the man she expected. The girl begins training, which will test her endurance and disappointment when she soon learns that her strength has limits. Unable to call upon her dragon, unable to search deep within, and rushing to help her father in his war, Kira doubts that she will ever become the warrior she thought she would be. And when she meets a mysterious young man in the deep forest, whose powers surpass her own, she asks herself what the future really holds for her. Duncan must descend from the top of Kos with his new army, greatly increased in number, and launch a risky invasion to the capital. He knows that if he wins, the old king and his group of nobles and aristocrats with their own plans will be waiting for him behind the ancient walls. Each of them is as quick to betray as they are to embrace. Unifying Escalon may actually be more difficult than freeing it. Alec, while in Ur, must use his unique skills at the forge to aid the resistance if they stand any chance of defeating the impending Pandesian invasion. He is in awe of Dierdre, the strongest girl he has ever met. She has the opportunity to speak out against Pandesia and, bravely standing up to them, she wonders if her father and his people will bring her back this time. Merc finally enters the Tower of Ur. He is amazed by what he sees. Familiarized with strange rules and codes, he meets with the Overseers and realizes that earning their respect will not be easy. Due to the impending invasion, they all must prepare the tower. But even all its secret passages cannot guarantee their safety from the treachery that lurks within. Vesuvius leads the trolls through vulnerable Escalon, ravaging the land, while Theos, furious over what happened to his son, goes on a rampage and will not stop until all of Escalon is in flames. With a strong atmosphere and complex characters, BURDEN OF HONOR is a thrilling saga of knights and warriors, kings and lords, honor and valor, magic, fate, monsters and dragons. This is a story about love and about broken hearts, about deception, ambition and betrayal. This is fantasy in the best traditions, inviting us into a world that will stay with us forever, which is suitable for readers of all ages and both genders.