A young shepherd boy sets out to find his calling and stumbles upon a land at war. Arnacin of Enchantress Island must wrestle with the purpose of honor, and the conflict that ensues when it’s called into question.
Valoretta, princess of Mira, has been chosen to be her father’s successor, but at what cost? Her country is in conflict, conspiracies abound, and the native population has risen against her father, King Miro, and their people.
Everything changes when Arnacin and Valoretta join forces to secure the future of Mira. But will Arnacin’s honor be the greatest victim of The Savage War? And will the Black Phantom be Mira's doom or salvation?
For fans of:
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<li>J.R.R. Tolkien</li>
<li>C.S. Lewis</li>
<li>Lloyd Alexander</li>
<li>Rosemary Sutcliff</li>
</ul>
Readers' Favorite gave The Savage War a 5-star review, stating that "This is an ingeniously plotted novel that is fast-paced and filled with action and focused scenes" and "The Savage War is well written with a vivid setting; deft and balanced, and featuring characters that are interesting and real."

The Savage War (The Black Phantom Chronicles)

Wallace, Esther

Teen & Young Adult

Emerald Lake Books

Broken in spirit after his exile from Mira, Arnacin yearns to find his way back home to Enchantress Island. Captured by pirates and then rescued by the Nomacirrians, he discovers there's one last thing he must do before he can find peace.As Mira falls around her, Valoretta becomes a prisoner of savages while her beloved home is destroyed and its people are scattered.Will Arnacin and Valoretta remain victims of their circumstances or find the courage they each need to overcome the past?The Eternal Struggle is an enthralling YA fantasy novel. If you like raiding pirates, harrowing escapes, and stories of healing and reconciliation, then you'll love Esther Wallace's gripping tale.

The Eternal Struggle: The Black Phantom Chronicles (Book 2)

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

As Arnacin is making his way home to Enchantress Island, war is brewing in nearby Elcan. No one has tried to conquer Ansky since the Sanguinea Peace Treaty. Yet Wilber, king of Evfel and regent of Ansky, plans to succeed... from the inside. Purposefully nurturing bitterness and pride in his young nephew, Prince Evan Maxwell, Wilber hopes the people will reject their prince in favor of Evfel's rule. After being orphaned, Evan's only solace is in the horses of his father's stable. He loathes the idea of assuming the throne and fears being forced into accepting his duties. Yet that changes when the wild stallion Darkfire enters his life and Evan meets the people of the magical Ice Woods, where his quest to discover his destiny begins. What follows takes Evan and Darkfire into the heart of Enchantress Island and the secrets sleeping there. The Black Phantom ChroniclesThe Savage WarThe Eternal StruggleThe Island SiegeThe Final Drive (forthcoming)

The Island Siege: The Black Phantom Chronicles (Book 3)

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The Savage War (The Black Phantom Chronicles)

The Eternal Struggle: The Black Phantom Chronicles (Book 2)

The Island Siege: The Black Phantom Chronicles (Book 3)