A Falcon Flies
In 1177, Talon returns to the city of Acre, accused of witchcraft by certain church authorities. Now a rich shipping magnate working with the Templars, he travels to a small fort in the Middle East and learns that his long-lost love, Rav’an, is alive after six long years of being apart. After the Battle of Montgisard, when Talon plays a significant role in the Crusaders’ victory over an overwhelming Egyptian army led by Salah Ed-Din, he asks King Baldwin IV if he can take a year away from protecting Jerusalem and travel inland for one year to search for Rav’an while spying on the Muslims. Talon now heads to Baghdad and risks torture and possibly imprisonment if caught.
This is the fifth book in the Book of Talons series, but it can be read on its own. The plot is fast-paced, gripping and a real page-turner. The details of the period, as presented in the setting, characters, and language, are evident in Boschert’s writing. The novel is highly entertaining; the battle sequences are vividly described in all their gory detail.
Unfortunately, there were so many grammatical errors that it became distracting. The book I reviewed was not designated as an “uncorrected proof,” so I am assuming it is the finished product. With that said, I would still recommend this book for those who enjoy a good adventure story set during the Crusades.
