The Adventures of Jecosan Tarres: The Battle
Laura Lond
Xulon Press, 2006
ISBN: 1597818429

Jeco has come a long way from being an orphan apprentice to his friend a blacksmith, as he is now a scribe in the palace of King Alvard III, but remains ready to complete his quest to prevent a war. However, Baron Kagarlak persuades the monarch that Jeco plans seditious acts against the Kingdom of Kanavar, so the youngster is imprisoned.

However, Telm, the Elgur messenger of the heavens who assigned Jeco his quest, helps him escape the incarceration and the capital of Meoria. Joining him in flight is his friend Dalian the blacksmith, and his teacher-friend Lord Farizel, as they think King Alvard III wants them dead, out of a false belief orchestrated by the evil Baron that they betrayed him. Meanwhile, Baron Kagarlak persuades General Traun that Alvard is dangerous for their country, and with a bit of blackmail convinces the military officer that a coup is needed. Unable to kill his Highness, General Traun exiles the disposed Alvard in woods where the former monarch is certain to die, as he incapable of any survival skills. To save the King's life, Jeco, Lord Farizel, and Dalian must give up Telm's protection, though that would place them in extreme peril from Alvard, who may live and still want them dead, as well as from the Traitorous duo of the general and Baron.

The Adventures of Jecosan Tarres is a terrific ending to a wonderful coming of age fantasy trilogy. The key cast members (the good, the bad, and the ugly) make for an exciting storyline, as decisions made by these people hurt others. Readers will root for Jeco, a young hero wise beyond his years, as he tries to fulfill his mission to prevent a war between his country and the neighboring nation, knowing his side is pushing the hostilities. Laura Lond provides a wonderful trilogy worth reading.