Rebels of Halklyen Book One of The Hawks Trilogy He was condemned to hang. Then strangers snatched him from the gallows—and everything changed. Dragged through the city toward the rope, thirteen-year-old Flint braces for death—until chaos erupts. A masked jester strikes a guard, a scar-faced swordsman whisks him to freedom, and Flint awakens in Halklyen: a secret village of ex-King’s Guards, a dwarven blacksmith, and Fleta, a dagger-wielding girl with perfect aim and a short fuse. Shrouded by ancient woodlands, the rebels train in secrecy—mastering swordplay, strategy, and arcane lore to stand against Martokallu’s dark sorcery. But Flint soon learns that true rebellion demands sacrifice—and that sometimes the line between assassin and hero is drawn in blood. Perfect for fans of Ranger’s Apprentice , The False Prince , and Eragon . This page-turning adventure features: A malevolent dark lord scheming from the shadows - Razor-tight action with two-sword combat - Morally complex choices that question loyalty - Found family forged in fire and steel Begin your journey into the Hawks’ rebellion today—and discover why assassins aren’t always the bad guys. My son, Aidan Davies, and I pour our hearts into every story we create, and we are beyond excited to share them with you. Whether we're skiing or hiking, our minds are always buzzing with ideas about our characters and their adventures. Our stories draw inspiration from current politics, historical events, beloved books and movies, and our boundless imaginations.   Our stories are more than just entertainment—they're a journey of thought and reflection. We believe that a well-crafted tale can both thrill and provoke thought, even in the midst of a grand adventure. Through our storytelling, Aidan and I strive to make sense of the world around us, and we hope that our stories will inspire you to reflect on your own experiences and discoveries.   Join us on this adventure. Dive into our stories, and let your imagination soar! A dark sorcerer, a corrupt king and a hidden village of rebels. Assassins are not always the bad guys. It was an accident. But that matters little in Abbarkon. A duke is dead and Flint is sentenced to hang by the neck until dead. Steps away from the gallows, a mysterious jester and a black-cloaked man snatch him from his guards. He joins the Hawks as an untrained serving boy, but under the rebels' instruction, he becomes a master of two swords. Prepare to be swept away in a whirlwind adventure where the line between heroes and assassins blurs. The clash of swords and magic will determine the fate of a kingdom. A spell binding tale, Rebels of Halklyen will enchant fans of Eragon and Ranger's Apprentice , leaving you craving more of Flint's extraordinary journey. Paula Baker and her son, Aidan Davies, wrote the popular middle-grade fantasy trilogy Rebels of Halklyen, The God Sword, and The White Wolf, along with its prequel, Raptor's Call . Their latest release, Dirt Town , is a magic-filled young adult steampunk fantasy.   Baker grew up on a farm in Manitoba where she spent as much time reading everything from Enid Blyton to Charles Dickens as she did building treehouses, playing her trumpet and riding her bike. After earning a Bachelor of Music Education from Brandon University and a Master's in Gifted Education from the University of North Texas, she worked as a band teacher and librarian for thirty-five years.   Born and raised in British Columbia, Davies grew up reading Harry Potter and Percy Jackson; playing The Legend of Zelda and Assassin's Creed; and building longswords out of wood. He attended the University of British Columbia and earned a degree in mathematics. During the day, he analyzes data while at least part of his brain continues to develop the fantasy worlds where their stories take place.   While jumping on the trampoline on the first day of summer holidays following Davies' grade nine year, they planned Rebels of Halklyen . Over time, they have developed a system where after discussing the story, he outlines the chapters and she writes them. Their partnership works because not only have they hiked the same trails and skied the same mountains, they have read the same books, played the same video games and watched the same movies. They live in British Columbia, Canada. Used Book in Good Condition