Laura Lond, The Adventures of Jecosan Tarres: The Journey

The Adventures of Jecosan Tarres: The Journey

Laura Lond

Xulon Press, 2003,

ISBN: 1591605296

By the time Jecosan "Jeco" Tarres turns eight, he is an orphan, but remains strong because his mother and the priest Shaledan taught him well, and to believe that ever person serves a purpose. He gets on, though not easily for about a year until blacksmith Dalian Veligor and his mother befriend him like an kind uncle and grandma; they give him a job as an apprentice at the smithy; and a place for him and his canine companion Gart to stay.

An Elgur messenger of the heavens arrives with an assignment for Jeco to journey to the capital of Meoria, Kanavar, in order to prevent a war from occurring. Jeco accepts the task, though he fears he is not capable of achieving the goal. Still, he knows he will do his best and more, as he, accompanied by his friend Dalian, begins the trek, with enemies everywhere trying to stop him from completing his mission, and allies helping him; the problem is, outside of Dalian it is impossible to tell friend from foe.

This opening gamut of The Adventures of Jecosan Tarres is a fantastic coming of age fantasy starring a young hero who believes in himself and his cause. The support cast, especially the ethical Dalian enables the reader to better understand Jeco, as he accepts his impossible quest with some doubts that he will not allow to incapacitate him. THE JOURNEY is dangerous with some factions wanting the youngster dead, but in spite of harrowing experiences, he bravely continues his trek. Fans of all ages will root for Jeco, who makes this a stirring, character driven thriller, that will send fans seeking the continuation of his adventures (see THE PALACE).