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Storyline: The Kinshield Legacy is a remarkable fantasy about a simple man who wants to do the right thing and help put the rightful heir on the Thendylath's throne by solving the mystery of the runes.
Gavin Kinshield is the descendent of the last great king's champion and would like to live simply while patrolling the countryside, lending out his protection and skills as a warrant knight. However, as Gavin nears the completion of the Rune Stones' mystery and the fulfillment of the prophecy that he become the next, albeit a reluctant, king; he must confront his past in order to face his future.
Ms. May has written The Kinshield Legacy as an entertaining and well written fantasy that draws the reader in within the first chapter and pulls us along for the fantastic journey of the reluctant would-be king of Thendylath.
Grammar/Spelling: I did not notice any issues with grammar and spelling.
Character Development: Ms. May has a wonderful cast of characters that are well-developed and each has a life of his/her own prior to becoming entangled with Gavin and the runes.
When the reader first meets Gavin, he appears to be a roughhewn, scraggly Warren Knight just happy to make some money, buy some ale and a little company. But, as we get to know Gavin, it becomes apparent that there is definitely more to this solid man. He is forever standing up for those who can't stand up for themselves and trying to right the wrongs from his past.
There is nothing kind about Brodas Ravenkind, Gavin's enemy. Ravenkind is a power hungry wizard that plans to usurp the throne from whoever is solving the mystery of the Rune Stones. He is quite easy to dislike and after learning all of the horrible things he has done to get where he is, the reader can only hope that Gavin can give him a good what-for.
Writing Style: Ms. May creates a new and entertaining fantasy world without overwhelming the reader with too much fantasy lingo. With this story, the reader doesn't have to have a vast knowledge of all things fantasy to keep up; instead, they just need a little imagination to enjoy it. Ms. May uses a good mixture of story telling and flash backs to help move the plot along and you can almost feel Gavin's pain (literal) and anguish over losing his family.
Continuity: There were no problems with continuity.
Overall Rating: 5
I sincerely hope that the Kinshield Legacy will be the first in a series! Do you hear me, Ms. May?! I am really looking forward to finding out what Gavin will do when it comes time to face his fate and fulfill his destiny as the new king of Thendylath.
There are some adult themes (language, situations) and some violence throughout the story. So, it might be suitable for younger readers. But, I would highly recommend this to anyone who believes in fate and magic.
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Posted November 9, 2007
When will there be more work by K. C. May? Is there more? Will there be? While I am not particularly a fantasy aficionado, this one caught and held my attention.
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Posted April 23, 2006
K.C. May¿s first novel, The Kinshield Legacy, is a spellbinding tale of magical moments with truly unforgettable characters. You will find this book difficult to put down as you follow the twists and turns of a finely woven story, cheering on the main character as he follows the path to his destiny. We can only hope that the next installment will be soon forthcoming!
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Posted February 15, 2006
A wonderful, fascinating read from cover to cover. I couldn't put it down until I finished it. As a first novel, The Kinshield Legacy shows an author with extraordinary talent for weaving an intricate tale with believable characters and dialogue. I can't wait for the sequel to come out!
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Posted January 18, 2006
This fantasy grabbed me from the first page and didn't let go until the last one...although it's clear this is just the beginning of a great series. The characters are gritty and real, the scenes unforgettable, the chemistry between the main characters irrisistable. I can't wait for Book 2!
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Posted November 17, 2011
Great read really enjoyed it
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Posted July 12, 2011
One of the things I'm finding is that I tend to be more hard on indie authors rather than less. That wasn't a problem with The Kinshield Legacy. Pacing was good, characters were really well fleshed out, and I loved all of the foreshadowing. I'll be telling everyone I know to go pick this book up right away!
Dean Murray
Author - Frozen Prospects
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Posted January 23, 2011
The Kinshield Legacy is an epic fantasy with all the classic themes you would expect from this genre. The storyline follows the adventures of Gavin Kinshield who through the story gathers around him a small band of followers as he confronts a classic fantasy villain. The plot holds no surprises and K. C. May allows us to see Gavin's destiny very quickly into the book. Instead of using destiny as a diving force for the plot the author instead uses a number of sub-plots that weave themselves into the a bigger picture. This is well done and although a lot of the story feels familiar it does feel fresh at the same time. The writing style is excellent and you quickly become immersed within the tale. I particularly enjoyed the action sequences which were exciting, well written. and were used to carry forward the storytelling. Each of the characters developed throughout the book and were fully rounded, three dimensional from the start. The world in which they inhabit is wonderfully portrayed and completely believable. The Kinshield Legacy doesn't add anything new to this well trodden genre and a lot of the themes feel familiar. That being said the book is an exceptionally enjoyable ride through well-known territory. Well written and highly entertaining, you are taken on an adrenalin fuelled roller-coaster ride of excitement and exhilaration. K.C.May is well worth adding to your fantasy collection and will sit comfortably beside David Eddings, Raymond E. Feist and Stephen Donaldson. The Kinshield Legacy in the first in a series of the same name. The Wayfarer King the second instalment is expected sometime in 2011. It will be on my "to buy list" and it is a series I would highly recommend.
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