Books with author Peter Wacht

Thomas Kestrel is no ordinary boy. Orphaned and on the run he never expected the fate of the Kingdoms would rest on his shoulders. Until he meets warriors of legend, uncovering hidden magic more powerful than he ever imagined. With the fall of the Highlands, its people enslaved, and its Marchers exiled, Thomas is faced with the ultimate choice: accept his fate and likely death or walk away and stay alive with his newfound power hidden.The Legend of the Kestrel is the first book in epic series The Sylvan Chronicles.

Light dances with dark, green fire burns in the night, hopes and dreams follow the wind, to fall in black or white.The prophecy of Thomas Kestrel: outcast, lord, sorcerer, warrior, and perhaps savior of the Kingdoms — if he survives. In The Lord of the Highlands, the fifth book of The Sylvan Chronicles, the Shadow Lord strengthens his hold over the weakened Kingdoms as his dark creatures rise and the High King continues to do his bidding. Yet, a boy rekindles a flame of hope in the Highlands.Thomas may take his rightful place as Lord of the Highlands, but in doing so he seals his grim fate. Is Thomas willing to fight to restore balance to the Kingdoms, no matter the cost? Will his people even follow? #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age Fantasy#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Arthurian ebooks

Light dances with dark, green fire burns in the night, hopes and dreams follow the wind, to fall in black or white.The prophecy spoke of Thomas Kestrel: outcast, lord, sorcerer, warrior, and perhaps savior of the Kingdoms — if he survives. In The Makings of a Warrior, the fourth book in The Sylvan Chronicles, Thomas risks more than he should for the Princess of Fal Carrach, falling prey to the Dark Magic of Lord Chertney, a servant of the Shadow Lord. Beaten and almost broken, Thomas must dig deep as his strength and cleverness are tested in the Labyrinth, home of the living nightmare called the Makreen.

Light dances with dark, green fire burns in the night, hopes and dreams follow the wind, to fall in black or white.The prophecy spoke of Thomas Kestrel: outcast, lord, sorcerer, warrior, and perhaps savior of the Kingdoms — if he survives. In The Raptor of the Highlands, the third book in The Sylvan Chronicles, Thomas realizes more fully the devastation of his people. Imprisoned but not defeated, he befriends Oso, a Highlander who helps him escape the mines. Clashing with the High King’s reivers and destroying their prison, he and Oso begin to infuse hope once more in the people of his homeland.

Light dances with dark, green fire burns in the night, hopes and dreams follow the wind, to fall in black or white.The prophecy spoke of Thomas Kestrel: outcast, lord, sorcerer, warrior, and perhaps savior of the Kingdoms — if he survives. In The Call of the Sylvana, the second book in The Sylvan Chronicles, Thomas Kestrel returns to his ancestral Highlands in an ill-fated attempt to help the people who feared him as a child.With the help of the Sylvana, men and women dedicated to protecting the Kingdoms from the Shadow Lord and the Dark Horde, Thomas bears the burden of returning to the Highlands to reclaim his proper place. Befriended by a Highlander who would die for him, struggling with his love for a princess who will betray him, Thomas tries to piece together the puzzle of his life — while the High King’s assassins, aided by the minions of the Shadow Lord, pursue him.Can he prevent the Dark Horde from descending on the Kingdoms and extinguishing the light forever?

Thomas Kestrel is no ordinary boy. Orphaned and on the run he never expected the fate of the Kingdoms would rest on his shoulders. Until he meets warriors of legend, uncovering hidden magic more powerful than he ever imagined. With the fall of the Highlands, its people enslaved, and its Marchers exiled, Thomas is faced with the ultimate choice: accept his fate and likely death or walk away and stay alive with his newfound power hidden.The Legend of the Kestrel is the first book in epic series The Sylvan Chronicles.

Light dances with dark, green fire burns in the night, hopes and dreams follow the wind, to fall in black or white.The prophecy spoke of Thomas Kestrel: outcast, lord, sorcerer, warrior, and perhaps savior of the Kingdoms — if he survives. In The Call of the Sylvana, the second book in The Sylvan Chronicles, Thomas Kestrel returns to his ancestral Highlands in an ill-fated attempt to help the people who feared him as a child.With the help of the Sylvana, men and women dedicated to protecting the Kingdoms from the Shadow Lord and the Dark Horde, Thomas bears the burden of returning to the Highlands to reclaim his proper place. Befriended by a Highlander who would die for him, struggling with his love for a princess who will betray him, Thomas tries to piece together the puzzle of his life — while the High King’s assassins, aided by the minions of the Shadow Lord, pursue him.Can he prevent the Dark Horde from descending on the Kingdoms and extinguishing the light forever?

Light dances with dark, green fire burns in the night, hopes and dreams follow the wind, to fall in black or white.The prophecy spoke of Thomas Kestrel: outcast, lord, sorcerer, warrior, and perhaps savior of the Kingdoms — if he survives. In The Raptor of the Highlands, the third book in The Sylvan Chronicles, Thomas realizes more fully the devastation of his people. Imprisoned but not defeated, he befriends Oso, a Highlander who helps him escape the mines. Clashing with the High King’s reivers and destroying their prison, he and Oso begin to infuse hope once more in the people of his homeland.

Light dances with dark, green fire burns in the night, hopes and dreams follow the wind, to fall in black or white.The prophecy of Thomas Kestrel: outcast, lord, sorcerer, warrior, and perhaps savior of the Kingdoms — if he survives. In The Lord of the Highlands, the fifth book of The Sylvan Chronicles, the Shadow Lord strengthens his hold over the weakened Kingdoms as his dark creatures rise and the High King continues to do his bidding. Yet, a boy rekindles a flame of hope in the Highlands.Thomas may take his rightful place as Lord of the Highlands, but in doing so he seals his grim fate. Is Thomas willing to fight to restore balance to the Kingdoms, no matter the cost? Will his people even follow? #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age Fantasy#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Arthurian ebooks

Light dances with dark, green fire burns in the night, hopes and dreams follow the wind, to fall in black or white.The prophecy spoke of Thomas Kestrel: outcast, lord, sorcerer, warrior, and perhaps savior of the Kingdoms — if he survives. In The Makings of a Warrior, the fourth book in The Sylvan Chronicles, Thomas risks more than he should for the Princess of Fal Carrach, falling prey to the Dark Magic of Lord Chertney, a servant of the Shadow Lord. Beaten and almost broken, Thomas must dig deep as his strength and cleverness are tested in the Labyrinth, home of the living nightmare called the Makreen.