First published 1983
Raiders storm Tornor Keep, the legendary tower that stands guard at the winter boundary of a summer realm. The assault overwhelms the fortress's defenses, leaving destruction in its wake. A young prince finds himself thrust into the role of the keep's last defender as chaos consumes everything he has known. The tower that once seemed unbreakable now depends entirely on his courage and determination. He must navigate a world where warriors clash with deadly intent and where questions of honor carry life or death consequences. The prince faces impossible choices as he struggles to reclaim what the raiders have torn away. His journey unfolds in a land where love and war intertwine, where loyalty is tested at every turn. The fate of Tornor Keep hangs in the balance, and only this unlikely hero stands between his people and total defeat.
Genres: historical-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, unlikely-hero
Setting: Tornor Keep, Summer Realm
Period: Medieval
255 pages · Paperback · Heyne