An old warrior, too stubborn to die. A royal heir, hidden since birth. Can they save a realm on the brink of war? Tragedy tears Gerald's world apart and only his unwavering loyalty saves him. After serving as a soldier for years, a single act of self-sacrifice thrusts his future into the world of politics. Cut off from all he knows, he becomes no more than a pawn to those in command. Banished with little more than the clothes on his back, he seeks a new purpose, for what is a warrior who has nothing left to fight for? A fateful meeting with another lost soul unmasks a shocking secret, compelling him to take up the mantle of guardian. Bandits, the Black Hand, and even the king, he battles them all for the future of the realm. Memories of the past, secrets that shape the future; his adventure is only the beginning. Servant of the Crown is the series starter in the epic Heir to the Crown medieval fantasy series. If you like realistic fight scenes, compelling characters, and a gripping story, then you will love Paul J Bennett's tale of a warrior who refuses to retreat. Pick up your copy of Servant of the Crown , and discover the realm of Merceria today! Other books by Paul J Bennett: Heir to the Crown: Servant of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past Heart of the Crown Shadow of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Call of Magic Fate of the Crown Burden of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man Defender of the Crown Fury of the Crown The Frozen Flame The Awakening - Into the Fire Ashes Embers Flames Power Ascending Tempered Steel Temple Knight Warrior Knight The Chronicles of Cyric Into the Maelstrom A Midwinter Murder What readers are saying about the Heir to the Crown series: ★★★★★ - "Fabulously written, loved it." ★★★★★ - " The tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, adventure and heartwarming scenes." ★★★★★ - "This book is amazing with the way it brings the characters and scenes to life." ★★★★★ - " I really enjoyed this book, with believable characters and plenty of action. I read this long into the night!" ★★★★★ - "Wow! Best book I’ve read in a LONG time!" ★★★★★ - " Servant An amazing story that begins a legendary series, full of danger, battle, and hope." If you are looking for a new series that will keep you enthralled and waiting impatiently for the next book to be released, then Servant of the Crown should be added to your reading list! -The London Review It was a wonderful story with wonderful characters and I've already got the other two selections. -5 stars - Goodreads I really wish I could give this more than just five stars. This is hands down one of the best medieval-type fantasy stories I have ever read. I didn't want it to end! 5 stars - Goodreads Great story with a very believable main character and a wonderful cast of side characters! 5 stars - Amazon.ca Fantastic book that you won't want to put down! 5 stars - Kobo I really enjoyed this book, and didn't want to put it down ... I strongly recommend this series. 5 stars - Kobo Beautifully written, characters so believable, exciting story line and just could not put it down 5 stars - Amazon.co.uk Paul J Bennett (b. 1961) emigrated from England to Canada in 1967. His father served in the British Royal Navy, and his mother worked for the BBC in London. He followed in his father's footsteps and joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1983. He is married to Carol Bennett, and has three daughters who are all creative in their own right. Paul's interest in writing started in his teen years when he discovered the roleplaying game 'Dungeons & Dragons' by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. What attracted him to this new hobby was the creativity it required; the need to create realms, worlds and adventures that pull the gamers into his stories. In his 30's, Paul started to dabble in creating his own roleplaying system, using the Peninsular War in Portugal as his backdrop. His regular gaming group were willing victims, er, participants in helping to playtest the new system. A few years later he took his roleplaying system and added additional settings; including Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, World War II, and the all-important Fantasy Realm. The beginnings of his first book 'Servant to the Crown' originated three years ago when he began a new fantasy campaign. For the world of Mercia, he ran his adventures like a TV show; with seasons that each had twelve episodes, and an overarching plot. After the campaign ended, he was inspired to sit down to write his first novel; he knew all the characters, what they had to accomplish, what needed to happen to move the plot along. Paul has mapped out an entire series entitled 'Heir to the Crown' in the World of Mercia and is looking forward to sharing all the books with his readers over the next few years.