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Sacred Blood by Al Lohn gives us a glimpse into the humanity of war. As young warriors drench the soil with their own blood, they question why. Political rationalizations and philosophy does not matter to the soldiers trying to just live through one more day. Sacred Blood covers the fear, anxiety, love, hate despair, and hope that soldiers share on both sides of the battle lines from the cold, icy fields of Valley Forge to the burning desert of Iraq.

Billi has always been different, and how could he not be? A man with one leg was uncommon enough. Then a three-legged Hound, Rabbit, came from the Forest and sat by his wheelchair, and he had to learn to be a Hunter. Paired for life, Hunters and Hounds are vital to their Village for hunting and protection in the Forest. They share a wordless song that allows them to know each other’s moods and warn of danger. Rules about the Farm and Forest keep the villagers safe - no living tree can be cut, and any man without a Hound is prey once in the Forest.

Follow the adventures of John and Kane Blackmar, princes of Amora, whose kingdom is under siege by the belligerent Kingdom of Boreveth. Every second wasted could lead to the ruin of all they hold dear. However, something else is at play as both the forces of light and dark move to influence the two brothers. Will a prophesied destiny subvert one’s inheritance? Will evil grip one’s heart with promises of great power? Will ambition, greed, and blindness destroy the besieged kingdom from within?