King (Books of the Infinite Book #3)
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4.3 • 20 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Fantasy Meets the Old Testament in a Novel That Will Reach Readers of All Ages
Against his wishes and desires, Akabe of Siphra has been chosen by his people to be King. But what does a warrior know of ruling during peacetime? Guided by the Infinite, Akabe seeks to rebuild the Temple in the city of Munra to give the sacred books of Parne a home. But dangerous factions are forming in the background. To gain the land he needs, Akabe must forsake the yearnings of his heart and instead align himself through marriage to the Thaenfall family.
Meanwhile, Kien Lantec and Ela Roeh are drawn still closer together...while becoming pawns in a quest to gain power over the region. As questions of love and faith become tangled with lies and murderous plots, each must seek the Infinite to guide them through an ever more tangled web of intrigue and danger.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The third installment of the Books of the Infinite (after Prophet and Judge) is brisk in plot and lightly stereotyped in characterization. Many of the dilemmas unfold and resolve in a chapter or two. While context carries over from the earlier books, events do not, making this very nearly a stand-alone story. Akabe Garric, anointed king of Siphra by the deity called the Infinite, is making the difficult transition from rebel warrior to theocratic monarch. He has three goals: establish his authority, rebuild the Infinite's Siphran temple, and marry. Plotters and assassins abound, but villains are readily identifiable by their lack of respect for Akabe's monotheistic religious views. Simplistic politics prevent the development of significant narrative tension. Ostensibly intended for a broad fantasy audience, the adventure works best for readers no older than scene-stealing Barth, the king's action-hungry youngest page. Video-game violence and a continuous stream of incidents provide excitement for those who enjoy having a clearly identifiable side to cheer for and an inevitable win.
Customer Reviews
This is another incredible fantasy novel!
This is the third book of a “true” series. By that I mean that both of the previous books in the series need to be read before this one for full understanding and appreciation of this wonderful story.
This is the final installment of Kien Lantec and Ela the Prophet of Parne’s story. In this segment though, King Akabe Garric takes center stage. Kien and Ela are his closest supporters and he tries to understand how his Creator, the Infinite, wants him to lead his country. Akabe’s heart’s desire is to rebuild the Holy House for the Infinite. The massive conflict between the Infinite’s followers and the goddess Atea’s followers is the central theme of the story.
Once again R. J. Larson has crafted fantastic characters and presented them in such a way that I was able to understand them and their motives. I even understood those that I didn’t agree with their beliefs. In this book as with the previous 2 books of the series I was continually rooting for the good guys safety and success.
It was a relief to finally see that most of Ela’s doubts about her ability to do the job that the Infinite had called her to do had finally been resolved. Her maturity level has grown wonderfully throughout the series.