In THE GIFT OF BATTLE, Thor faces his greatest and final test as he travels across the Land of Blood in search of Guwain. Faced with enemies stronger than he could have imagined, Thor soon realizes that his might is not enough to fight against the army of darkness. He learns that a sacred artifact, an item that has been kept secret since the beginning of the world, can give him the powers he needs, and he sets out on a quest to get it before it's too late. The fate of the Ring hangs in the balance. Gwendolyn fulfills her promise to the King of the Pass and goes to the tower to confront the cultists and find out what secrets they hide. With her discovery, she goes to Argon, and then to his teacher, and learns the main secret that can change the fate of her people. When the Empire discovers the Pass and begins its conquest, it is up to Gwendolyn to protect her people from a vast army and lead them to safety. Thor's Legion brothers take incredible risks on their own, while Angel faces death from leprosy. In the capital of the Empire, Darius fights for life alongside his father until an unexpected turn forces him to finally turn to his own hidden powers. Erec and Alistair arrive in Volusia, fighting their way up the river to find Gwendolyn and the other exiles, only to find unexpected enemies. Godfrey realizes that he must finally decide what kind of person he wants to become. Volusia, surrounded by the Knights of the Seven, is forced to test whether she is truly a goddess and whether she can single-handedly defeat the armies of her enemies and rule the Empire. Argon, meanwhile, realizes that his life is coming to an end and the time has come to sacrifice himself. Good and evil balance on the brink in the final battle - the greatest battle of all time - which must determine the fate of the Ring once and for all. Thanks to improved world-building and characters, THE GIFT OF BATTLE is an epic tale of friends and lovers, rivals and admirers, knights and dragons, intrigue and political machinations, coming of age, heartbreak, deceit, ambition and betrayal. This is a story about honor and courage, fate and fate, about magic. This is a fantasy that introduces us to an unforgettable world that will appeal to people of all ages and genders. "GIFT OF BATTLE" is the longest book in the series - a whopping 93,000 words!