First Rider's Call

First Rider's Call continues the Green Rider series, following Karigan G'ladheon as she serves as one of the king's elite messenger riders. Magic seeps through a breach in the ancient D'Yer Wall, which has long protected the kingdom of Sacoridia from the dangers of Blackveil Forest. Strange occurrences plague the land as this ancient magic returns, disrupting the established order and threatening the safety of the realm. The Green Riders face internal challenges as their own powers become unreliable, forcing Karigan to step into a leadership role. She experiences visions of Lil Ambriodhe, the legendary First Rider, while grappling with unexpected magical abilities of her own. The breach in the wall allows dark forces to gain strength, presenting an escalating threat to the kingdom. This high fantasy novel explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the price of power. The story examines how individuals and societies respond when long-dormant forces resurface and challenge their established way of life.

Readers say First Rider's Call improves on the first book with deeper character development and world-building. Many note that Karigan develops more complexity and faces tougher challenges. Readers liked: - The expansion of the Green Rider mythology - Faster pacing than book one - Time travel elements adding intrigue - Connection to historical events Common criticisms: - Middle section drags with too much travel description - Some plot threads left unresolved - Romance aspects feel forced to some readers - Occasional confusing jumps between timelines Ratings: Goodreads: 4.15/5 (22,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (460+ reviews) "The historical backstory added so much depth" - Goodreads reviewer "Too much wandering through forests" - Amazon reviewer "Characters feel more three-dimensional this time" - Fantasy-Faction review "Time travel segments kept me guessing" - SFF World review

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🌟 The Green Rider series was inspired by Britain's own experiences as a park ranger, which influenced her detailed descriptions of wilderness travels. 🌟 The D'Yer Wall in the series shares its name concept with Hadrian's Wall in Britain, both serving as ancient barriers protecting civilized lands from dangerous territories. 🌟 Kristen Britain wrote the first draft of Green Rider (the series' first book) while studying for her degree in film production at University of Maine. 🌟 The author hand-drew the original maps for the kingdom of Sacoridia, drawing from her background in art and her experience with cartography from her ranger work. 🌟 The Green Rider books feature a unique magical messaging system based on ancient Persian courier services, where riders held special status and authority in the kingdom.