“The Last Knight”

Author: Hilari Bell

The format this book was written in was a lot like “Shiver”. Both main character voices were written in first person taking turns throughout the story. The genre was half medieval and half mystery. There wasn’t enough action in the medieval part. However, I would definitely have to say, the mystery was mysteriously well done. (Get it! LOL)

There hasn’t been a “knight - errant” (A wandering knight in search of adventure and quests), in over two hundred years and Sir Michael plans to bring it back. He finds himself a young man named Fisk to accompany him as his squire, on the many adventures Michael plans to take. Their first mission is the classic, rescuing the damsel in distress. But things turn upside down. They let loose a criminal! They find out that the Lady Ceciel was held captive in a tower for poisoning her husband and was awaiting her trial. Now, they must venture out on a quest to find her and right their wrong, or else. It isn’t easy for our would-be “heroes”, as they hurdle their way past the many obstacles thrown at them. Things like: a wild boar attack, forced labor as crewmen, life threatening illness and imprisonment.

It was interesting and kept me reading, but I would have liked a better ending. For the “Last Knight” their depth of voice was well done but, I have read better. Occasionally, I found it to be a bit amusing and entertaining, but it needed more action. I would recommend this book if it had a faster pace.