Genre: Fantasy/Young
Adult/Short Story
Description:
“Elderly and frail, Jezrei is tasked with the safety of more than
twenty children when the City of Azraelis is attacked by an enemy bent on
slaughter and subjugation. How can one old man hope to stand against an entire
army?”
Author:
Susan Stuckey: “Currently (mostly) retired, but 'back in the day'
Susan was a meek, mild-mannered, self-effacing accountant/auditor by day but
after 5:00 her imagination broke free. She either played with historical
stories, or in the magical World of Aldura she created.
Besides playing in fantasy worlds and/or historical times, Susan
dabbles in various hobbies, loves to try new recipes, and is the servant of
multiple fur-children (both feline and canine).”
To learn more please follow her on Facebook.
Appraisal:
This short story is a glowing testament for love and faith on many
levels. Jezrei is an elderly Lieheiren Muhadun, a teaching priest with healing
powers, of the Kalieri. He is tasked with the protection of a group of children
in the Temple while the barbarian Halurdow storm the town killing and burning
everything along their way.
As the battle moves closer, Jezrei recites the history of the twin
god, Azrael, who created the population and creatures of Aldura, the land on
which the Kalieri live. Jezrei is able to see the hopelessness of their
situation locked in the Temple. However, he is able to keep the children calm
and with that peacefulness the children remind Jezrei the words spoken by
Azrael as they come face to face with the Halurdow.
Ms. Stuckey has developed an intriguing and detailed history for her
series. I find it a joy to be drawn into her stories. Even as heart-rending as
Jezrei’s Justice could have been.
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FYI:
Although part of a series, Jezrei’s Justice can be read as a
standalone
Format/Typo
Issues:
I noticed no issues.
Rating: *****
Five Stars
Reviewed
by: ?wazithinkin
Approximate word count: 4-5,000 words
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