This is a well-paced and plotted tale set in a world similar to Earth, but in which magic exists. It is a world inhabited by Orc, Elves, Dragons and other mythological beings as well as humans, who are the descendants of people from the time of Arthur Pendragon, who came to this world through a portal.

The tale follows several squires, who are training to become Knights, two of whom deeply dislike each other, but whose fighting styles complement each other in a battle, which as the events unfold happens more often.

I read the Malison books not long ago and was disappointed with those due to their shortness and the resulting lack of time to build events and character personalities, this book corrects all those faults and is therefore much more enjoyable and engaging.