Joseph J. Blaikie

The Demonslayer Chronicles I: a Shadow on the Throne Joseph J. Blaikie

A Shadow on the Throne isthe first book of The Demonslayer Chronicles series.? As his kingdom faces utter devastation by thedragon Mordraken, King Elluthian learns of a dual-edged prophecy of salvationand treachery.? Two great heroes willcome to the aid of the king of Telluvia.?One man is pure of heart and will do all that he can to protect theking.? The other is a demon disguised asa man who will do great deeds to gain the confidence of the king while all thewhile he plots to steal the power of the throne.? The king is faced with the dilemma ofdeciding which man to trust.? Mattersgrow complicated as the two suspects wage a war of words against each other.? Each man attempts to convince the king thatthe other cannot be trusted.? The crisisescalates as acts of treachery begin to unfold.?Blood is shed and sides are drawn.?And yet so cleverly crafted is the true villain?s plan that it isimpossible to determine the traitor?s identity.?It is not until war rages at the very gates of the king?s castle thatthe demon is unmasked.