In this eighth iteration of the twelve books in the Ranger’s Apprentice series, the culmination of
the different and unique aspects of John Flanagan’s entertaining series comes together in a way
that makes it difficult for me to find anything sarcastic to say about it. Not that it was a result of
the lack of trying. In this book, you have the reconnection of the three most popular heroes of the
series including the two heroes that comprised the greatest power duo of all time: Halt and
Horace. In this book, you get a fascinating new story that maintains the intrigue of the more
recent books in which Will as well as his friends have grown up while still keeping alive the
happy, youthful friendship that the three men share. Additionally, you get to see another side of
Halt that is truly jaw dropping (an no, it isn’t just that he got married). I can’t think of any reason
why I or anyone else would neglect to suggest this book: as I said, it’s intriguing and fun and truly
belongs amongst the ranks of the series that is the Ranger’s Apprentice. So go. Read it. Seriously
read it. Its kind of late to stop reading them now.