The Search for Truth (Erec Rex Series #3) Book

IN BOOK 3 OF THE EREC REX SERIES, Erec is faced with even more daunting tasks, choices, and dangers. Not only does the latest contest to become king appear to be a suicide mission, but it means more than just winning the crown of Alypium; if Erec doesn't succeed, then Upper Earth could disappear forever. So Erec must set out to retrieve the five Awen from their mystical hiding places and unite them, a herculean undertaking that has laid waste to all those who have attempted it. Before this can be completed, Erec will have to put a great friend in mortal danger and decide if that friend's life is worth the survival of Upper Earth. To succeed, he must face inner battles, passions, friendships, deadly missions, and daring risks in this breathtaking adventure.

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Thirteen-year-old Erec continues his struggle to fulfill the necessary quests in order to become king of Alypium. If Erec fails, the evil Stain triplets will inherit the throne and hand over power to the cruel Shadow Prince, ending life as they know it for the people of Alypium and Upper Earth. Erec and his friends must discover the nature of the quests, decipher the cryptic messages of the Fates, and then complete the insanely difficult tasks asked of them. Erec travels to other countries and realms and goes into his past as well, where he discovers several shocking truths. Along the way, he contends with the Stain triplets, the Shadow Prince, and a possible traitor in his circle of trusted friends. This third series entry is even more creative and intense than the first two. The action is continuous, from the first scene where Erec begins turning into a dragon in the supermarket to the informative ending. This book is also darker than its predecessors, with more violence and gruesome imagery. The characters are developing nicely, with plenty of faults to offset their bravery and ingenuity. Abundant humor keeps readers laughing even as some of the scarier moments leave them gasping. Kingsley's vast array of magical gadgets continues to thrill as do her oddball secondary characters. This imaginative universe will delight and enthrall readers of young adult fantasy and have them eagerly awaiting the next installment. Reviewer: Heather Pittman