“Britain’s latest combines familiar characters with new allies and enemies as it builds to a crucial point in the history of the land. The pages fly by in this dramatic tale.” - Publishers Weekly “Britain packs her exciting sixth Green Rider epic fantasy with new perils for her heroine, Karigan G’ladheon. She has created a richly imagined world where magic is as real as courage, and where a young woman's heroism can change the course of history.” ―Tess Gerritsen, author of The Apprentice “Kristen Britain is one of the most astonishing fantasy writers working today. This is the rarest of finds: a truly enjoyable read.” -Terry Goodkind, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Sword of Truth series Kristen Britain’s likable heroine and fast-paced plot kept me eagerly turning pages. “ Green Rider is a wonderfully captivating heroic fantasy adventure. With memorable characters, unique magic, and a story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, this action-packed, feminist fantasy is a must-read for lovers of the genre.

Compelled by forces she cannot understand, Karigan is accompanied by the silent specter of the fallen messenger and hounded by dark beings bent on seeing that the message, and its reluctant carrier, never reach their destination. Taking on the golden-winged horse brooch that is the symbol of the Green Riders, Karigan is swept into a world of deadly danger and complex magic, her life forever changed. When she reluctantly he agrees, he makes her swear on his sword to complete his mission, whispering with his dying breath, “Beware the shadow man.” As the young man lies dying on the road, he tells Karigan he is a Green Rider, one of the legendary messengers of the king of Sacoridia.īefore he dies, he begs Karigan to deliver the “life and death” message he bears to King Zachary. The rider is slumped over his mount's neck, impaled by two black-shafted arrows. As she trudges through the immense Green Cloak forest, her thoughts are interrupted by the clattering of hooves, as a galloping horse bursts from the woods. On her long journey home from school after a fight that will surely lead to her expulsion, Karigan G'ladheon ponders her uncertain future.

Magic, danger, and adventure abound for messenger Karigan G'ladheon in the first book of the New York Times-bestselling Green Rider fantasy series

Green Rider by Kristen Britain