Silvercloak (King's Daggers, Bk 3)

I read the first book of The King's Daggers series in a hotel on the 4th of July. All through the fireworks I was waiting to get back to the book, which is called Sir Stalwart. There are three books in the series - Sir Stalwart, The Crooked House, and Silvercloak. All three are good but I consider Silvercloak the best. Now, if you want to read one of the series, I suggest you start with the first one, otherwise you'll have no idea what's going on.Silvercloak's main characters are Stalwart and Emerald. Stalwart is a sort of undercover agent for King Ambrose, king of Chivial. His fondest wish is to become a King's Blade - one of the group of warriors that protects the king. Emerald is a White Sister - a person who is trained to detect magic.Now the story is taking place during a time when Silvercloak, a famous assasin, is planning to kill King Ambrose. Silvercloak has already killed two armed Blades, which is no easy feat. Both Stalwart and Emerald are sent undercover to try and catch Silvercloak.The beginning of the book mainly tells about Stalwart's and Emerald's going undercover. Stalwart becomes a stable boy in a town near Ironhall, the place where Blades are trained. It is believed that Ironhall is where the assasination attempt will take place. Emerald is placed in Ironhall, as a Blade-in-training, disguised as a boy.Halfway through the book, the action begins. Stalwart chases Silvercloak to Ironhall and soon all the major characters are gathered there - Stalwart, Emerald, King Ambrose, and Silvercloak. The story goes on to the point where Stalwart is the only defense between the king and assasin as they are trapped on a catwalk with no other help in sight. So, if you want to find out whether, and, if so, how Stalwart and Emerald defeat the invincible assasin, you'll just have to read the book. After all, I can't tell you everything.Silvercloak is an awesome book throughout, but personally, I think the ending is the best. Silvercloak would be among the top five if I had to make a list of my favorite books. And I read a lot too. It is a wonderful story, very exciting. Probably people that enjoy a sort of medievel story would like it best, but I think it would capture anyone's attention. As for age, it's probably best for ages 11 on up. Silvercloak is one of those books that you can't put down until you've finished it.

Sir Stalwart, the arrogant, clever, skilled King's Dagger, and Emerald, the youngest of the White Sisters, must again face peril for their king, Ambrose. He is being targeted by Silvercloak, a skilled assasin who has never failed. To succeed, Wart has to again face degradation and the humilitation of being called a coward by those who used to be his closest friends, while Emerald must go where no woman has gone before-- to a pit of semi-sadistic boys and men. THis book is a relaxed read, one that seems to be over almost before it starts. You'll love it!