THE LUCIAN CHRONICLES
Book 1: The Orphan Squire and Dragons' Revenge
December 2026
A young adult Christian medieval fantasy.
Dragons razed their peasant village five years ago, leaving siblings Lucian and Maryelle separated. Fourteen-year-old Lucian longs to train as a squire under the knight who rescued him, despite his fear of dragons. Meanwhile, a secret encounter drives Maryelle to resolve the dragon conflict, even though people rarely listen to a ten-year-old girl. Forced to train under a new mentor, Lucian risks everything to find the sister he almost forgot. When these long-lost siblings unite, they devise a plan to stop the deadly attacks, but it hinges on hiding their darkest secret from these mind-reading beasts. If their plan works, the realm will be safe. Failure would be catastrophic.
Story features
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medieval world with knights and squires
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flawed but honorable protagonists
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a focus on knights' code and discipline
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strong mentor-apprentice dynamics
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fantastical dragons and a medieval quest
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faith elements of perseverance and finding a true Father in God
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clean, no-romance, high stakes YA adventure
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tropes include: the underdog, reluctant hero, enemies to friends
Set in a medieval world with castles and fiefs, honor and code, barbarian threats and dragons, this story shows a protagonist who must come to terms with the absence of an earthly father before he can open his heart to the love and care of the Heavenly Father.
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REVIEWS
"The story’s concept is gifted! Here is yet another high-concept novel from Linden, whose range as a fiction author is impressive. Readers should expect an enthralling climax!
When a boy is without a father, through death or absenteeism, to whom does he turn and where does he belong? Lucian must learn to face his childhood fear and stand on his own two feet but gather strength from God the Father in heaven. As he begins to recognize that Sir Cedric, not an easy man to please, is an ally, mentor, and earthly father figure, Lucian discovers more about the event that made him an orphan and removed his sister from his life. And he finds the fortitude to pursue his goal of knighthood while aiding and protecting those he cares about." ~Cynthia T. Toney, Catholic author of award-winning Southern US fiction for teens and young adults
"This story is a great adventure and an epic fantasy tale that will stay with readers; older teens, young adults and adults. It will captivate the imagination and leave you desperate for the next installment. This is another excellent read from Linden’s masterful pen. It is a great volume; both the book and forthcoming series would be great additions to any home, school, or church library. A fantastic story I can easily recommend!" ~Steven R. McEvoy, Book Reviews & More
"Theresa Linden is an incredibly talented storyteller who weaves together a perfect blend of adventure, Catholic values, and value-based themes into page-turning novels teens will adore, and parents can trust. So, don’t miss her newest creation, The Orphan Squire and Dragon’s Revenge, the first swashbuckling installment in an epic new series, The Lucian Chronicles." ~Leslea Wahl, award-winning author of YA contemporary mysteries
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