Young Eamon Goodhand has completed his training to join the Gauntlet, the army of the Master of the land. The Master maintains tight control of his domain by virtue of the Gauntlet, his commanders the Hands, and his ruthless second in command, the Right Hand. Eamon swears to serve the Master in opposing the villainous Wayfarers, whose depredations threaten the land. His gifts, particularly his potent insight, are valuable to his superiors. However, the Master's bloody rule, and an encounter with another who claims to be king, throw into doubt Eamon's assumptions about what might be true, and worthy of service. But he has already made his vows...

First part of the trilogy The Knight of Eldaran. Eamon has sworn to serve his master, Eldered. But is Eldered the true ruler?

About the Author
Anna Thayer graduated from Cambridge with first class honours in 2005 before teaching in Sicily. She writes and lectures internationally on the works of Tolkien and Lewis. She teaches English at an independent school in southern England.

Reviews
It feels so good to give a book 5 stars! The character development, descriptions, prose and story make this one of the best books I have read in a long long time. -- Haley L * Netgalley *
The first book in this trilogy offers a thrilling story fraught with uncertainty and betrayal, asking readers to consider the nature of loyalty and to reflect on the difference between thought and action. * Publishers Weekly *
"The Traitor's Heir is one of those hidden gems... that you wish more people knew about... an exciting new fantasy story that you don't want to miss." * The Book Plank *
"Intriguing, engaging and engrossing." * The Bookbeard's Blog *
`Fantasy works best when it relates to the real world, and young Eamon finds himself cast as a tormented whistleblower.' * Daily Mail *


Awards
Commended for IndieFab awards (Fantasy) 2014.



Book Information
ISBN 9781782640752
Author Anna Thayer
Format Paperback
Page Count 544
Imprint Lion Fiction
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 368g