Hennelyn is only fourteen, the daughter of a soldier, born into a fierce, warlike race – the Starkhons. Her father, General Tai Kanow, has orders to conquer and enslave the remaining indigenous people who are still living free on the prairie toes of a beautiful mountain range west of the established Starkhon territories. These small people who were first in this land call themselves Bunjis.
But Hennelyn is also the daughter of a woman from Luina, whose people are peaceful and kind.
After being put in charge of her father’s first captured Bunji in their prairie outpost, Hennelyn finds herself drawn to the young prisoner. She feels a need to act – but which legacy should she choose, her father’s or her mother’s?
The bunji’s life is in her hands. She must decide what to do… even if her chosen path costs her everything.
What Readers Are Saying:
"When good and evil inhabit a body, what side wins? Tower of the Deep Vol 1: The Prisoner and the Traitor by H. M. Richardson was a captivating novel that explored loyalty, love, and morality. It was indeed thought-provoking. I loved the excellent plot and unique storyline. The story was realistic, and people whose kin are in powerful positions can relate to it. When a person is so powerful that their decisions affect others, how do we step in as their kin? At what point do we shed familial loyalty for moral uprightness, even to theirs and our detriment? I was never short of questions as I read this novel. The character development and writing style were perfect, and I must commend the flawless editing. I enjoyed Nik’s innocent yet witty personality. What will Arcmas do when he wakes up? I want more!"
Jennifer Ibraim
Reviewer at Reader's Favorite (5 stars)
Original Character Images by artist Kristen Hubschmid