The Sword

The summer is upon us at last.  For some, that just means more work.  For others, that means more time.  For those in the latter category, I have a book recommendation.  Earlier in the semester I won a free book, on one condition: that I would write about it on my blog, so here goes.
The Sword by Bryan Litfin is one of those stories I knew I would like even before I read one word.  Action, adventure, romance, intrigue, mystery: all of these are present in the first of the Chiveis trilogy (yes I've read them all now, and I still like it just as much). The premise, though somewhat far-fetched, allows for a futuristic fantasy in which the world has returned to a medieval state.  Most knowledge was lost after a global plague and a nuclear fallout. The story is very fast-paced, the writing is richly descriptive, and the characters are both believable and relatable. All in all, it is well worth the time it takes to read. It can be bought on Amazon here.