The Lone Warrior by Denise Rossetti delivers a wonderful hero on a quest for vengeance and a would-be assassin searching for redemption. This is a fantasy that is sure to entice you with its blend of magic, danger, suffering and wit.

As book three in the Four-Sided Pentacle series we have involvement in many characters from the prior books that adds continuity as well as a sense of strengthening our emotional connection with the characters.

Past books included a blend of science fiction with inter-planetary travel and politics, however this book is firmly set in a medieval world. Any readers new to the series might find them confused with the lack of explanation of technomages or why a skimmer (flying machine) suddenly appears, so I would strongly recommend at least reviewing the outlines of prior books before starting The Lone Warrior.

Above all this is the story of the last Shar, Walker, a shaman with a deep connection to the earth but alientated from everyone around him, and that of Mehcredi, abandoned at birth but determined to survive. Theirs is an emotional journey as well as a quest to find meaning. Frankly …. I loved them both!

If you're looking for a fantasy romance with a hero you'll adore and a heroine who'll entrance, with a good dollop of danger, magic and intrigue, then this will be perfect adventure.