King's Shield

Sherwood Smith is aa writer who is making her bid to be a "major" fantasist.a( Orson Scott Card) Inda, on the verge of adulthood, is at last coming home. At age eleven head been exiled from his kingdom, but when he learns that his homeland is about to be invaded, he ends his exile to report the imminent attack. Pressed into service as the kingas aroyal shield arm, a Inda must now defend the kingdomafor his reputation as the captain who defeated the most dangerous pirate fleet in history makes him the only man who stands a chance to defeat his countryas ancient enemy.

Sherwood Smith started making books out of paper towels at age six. In between stories, she studied and traveled in Europe, got a Masters degree in history, and now lives in Southern California with her spouse, two kids, and two dogs. She’s worked in jobs ranging from counter work in a smoky harbor bar to the film industry. Writing books is what she loves best. She’s the author of the high fantasy History of Sartorias-deles series as well as the modern-day fantasy adventures of Kim Murray in Coronets and Steel. Learn more at www.sherwoodsmith.net.