Prince Justin And The Black Duke of Thornmoor: A Kingdom Fantasy Adventure About Courage, Power, and the Making of a King (The Lion Heir)

Book One: Prince Justin and the Black Duke of ThornmoorFrom the world of The Adventures of Prince LawrencePrince Justin has spent his life preparing to inherit a crown.At Castle Highstone, strength is tempered by mercy, and King Roland rules with patience, justice, and faith. Justin has trained for years to follow in his father’s footsteps.But beyond the safety of Highstone’s walls, something is awakening.Villages in the north are burning. Families are vanishing in the night. And in the shadow of the Graylor Mountains stands Thornmoor—a fortress ruled by Duke Malric, a man who governs not by trust, but by certainty.When Justin travels to Thornmoor, he encounters a different vision of power.There, soldiers move without hesitation. Mistakes carry consequences. Fear creates order. And Malric offers Justin something his father never has:Clarity. Strength. Control.For the first time, Justin begins to question everything he has been taught.Is mercy strength—or weakness?Is fear a tool—or a poison?And what kind of king must he become to protect his people from what is coming?Because something ancient is stirring beneath the mountains.And it is not afraid.Set in the same world as The Adventures of Prince Lawrence, this gripping middle-grade fantasy introduces a darker and more dangerous side of Meredia—where the future king must choose between the wisdom of his father and the certainty of a man who may destroy everything.As Justin walks the line between virtue and power, he will discover that the greatest battle is not against the enemy in the mountains……but against the ruler he may one day become.Perfect for readers who love:• Epic fantasy with castles, dragons, and royal intrigue• Powerful coming-of-age stories about leadership and identity• Clean, immersive fantasy for ages 10+• Fans of classic heroic fantasy with deep moral stakesThe crown awaits.The question is what kind of king will wear it. Read more