Ranger's Apprentice: The Kings of Clonmel: Book 8
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Ranger's Apprentice: The Kings of Clonmel: Book 8 Overviews
Mankind puts its faith in many things—gods, kings, money—anything for protection from the world’s many dangers. When a cult springs up in neighboring Clonmel, promising to quell the recent attacks by lawless marauders, people flock from all over to offer gold in exchange for protection. But this particular group, with which Halt is all too familiar, has a less than charitable agenda. Secrets will be unveiled and battles fought to the death as Will and Horace help Halt in ridding the land of a dangerous enemy.
The worldwide phenomenon is back with a gripping new adventure. Yet for these Rangers, the peril is only beginning . . .
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Ranger's Apprentice: The Kings of Clonmel: Book 8 CustomerReview
The Kings of Clonmel (2010) is the eighth Fantasy novel in the Ranger Apprentice series, following The Siege of Macindaw. In the previous volume, the Skandians went over the wall into the castle. Horace finally met Buttle in open combat. Keren fell out of a tower window.
While Alyss was in a trance, Will expressed his love for her. Then he was worried that she would reject him and she was not sure of what he said. So neither spoke of love at the time. But then Will received a letter from Alyss after returning to Seacliff fief.
In this novel, Will Treaty is a full Ranger of Araluen stationed in Seacliff fief. He and Alyss have fallen in love.
Alyss Mainwaring is a Courier. She was raised with Will and loves the Ranger.
Halt is Will's mentor. Although Will now has his own fief, he still considers himself as Halt's apprentice.
Horace is the Oakleaf Knight, a prodigal with a sword. He has known Will and Alyss since early childhood. He has also assisted Halt in several missions.
In this story, Will and Gilan are going to the annual Gathering. They are among the first to arrive, but Halt is not there. Crowley tells them that Halt has another mission.
After the Gathering, Crowley tells Will about plans to start a Special Task Group under Halt. Will would transfer back to Redmont Fief and become Halt's assistant. And Horace would be part of the Group. Gilan -- recently transferred to Whitby fief nearby -- would take care of both fiefs if Halt and Will went elsewhere on a mission.
Naturally, Will accepts the reassignment. The chance to be near Alyss is too good to refuse. And Will has definitely enjoyed missions with Halt and Horace.
Meanwhile, Halt has left Araluen to go to Selsey, a nearby fishermen's village on the sea coast. A religious organization has appeared there and Halt thinks them to be very much like the Outsiders group he has encountered in the past. They had pretended to be priests and acolytes of the god Alseiass and had solicited gold and other valuables to turn aside threats from another god.
Sure enough, the religious group is from the Outsiders. Some of them are staying in the background and committing crimes against property and persons. Then their leader is offering to drive away the bandits if their god is sufficiently awarded.
Hurt foils that plan and takes a prisoner back to Redmont. There he joins Will and Crowley for dinner at the inn. After dining, Halt tells them what he had learned and the first mission of the Special Task Group begins.
Halt now knows that the main organization is working in Hibernia. They have already taken control of five of the six kingdoms and are working in Clonmel. It just happens that the King of Clonmel is Halt's twin brother.
Halt, Will and Horace travel to Selsey and get a lift on a fishing boat to the Hibernian coast. After unloading their horses and gear, they head toward Dun Kilty, the King's castle. They pass through Craikennis and learn of a raid in nearby Duffy's Ford.
They also learn of a religious group at Mountshannon that is probably Outsiders. Halt sends Will to Duffy's Ford to track the raiders to their hideout. Halt and Horace go toward Mountshannon.
This tale involves the Rangers and Horace in political maneuvering in Clonmel. The Outsiders have turned most of the populace against their king. So Halt plans to restore their loyalty to the throne.
This story has many surprises. The next installment is Halt's Peril. Read and enjoy!
Highly recommended for Flanagan fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of high adventure, political intrigue, and personal courage.
-Arthur W. Jordin
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