Longing for a scrap of bread. Willing to snatch it from the air. Yet, he gives it to a child. This is Cedric of Chessington. Cedric, who has little hope of escaping poverty, oppression, and injustice. Then, a stranger in peasant clothes arrives, claiming to be the King’s Son. He calls Cedric by name.

Called from peasant to be a knight, his life changes…eternally.

“Your battle,” he is told by the Prince, “is against the Dark Knight.” When the fulfillment of these words comes, will Cedric be able to stand and fight? 

The third book in the Kingdom Series by Chuck Black is equal in Biblical accuracy, allegory, and intensity as the first two. Although, he switches the POV into first person – completely appropriate for the flow of this series. 

Because, at last! this is Cedric’s story. The teller whose life has bookended these tales now tells his own story. Kingdom’s Edge is my personal favorite of the series! There are some heart-pounding moments, but there is always the hope of the next page. Knowing the account which the allegory draws from helps keep it enjoyable.

There is nothing about Cedric as a character, save his loyalty to the King and Prince, and his resilience in the Code. That’s all that really matters, and it makes his story worth following. The camaraderie of fellow knights of the Prince is heart-warming and further propels the story plot!

Yet, as always, the story isn’t truly about Cedric or his fellow knights.

I loved the portrayal of the Prince’s story! How often He appeared in peculiar places; always majestic, powerful, and compassionate! I’m partial to stories of the Prince, as He is (in real life) the Lover of my soul Whom I seek to love wholeheartedly. Any accurate portrayal of His character is sure to captivate me. I enjoyed the poignant distinction in the Prince’s interactions with His enemies and His followers; while the same character is on display, the responses are different.

Certainly, by the end of the book, I was inspired again to live for that moment when our Prince of Peace returns! It awakened in me a desire that, Lord willing, shall not die again.

Hallelu Yah! The King reigns! And Jesus Christ shall surely return with thousands upon thousands of His holy ones (Jude 14a). He will not leave us as orphans (John 14:18). One day, all our service to Him, all our suffering for Him, will be truly worth it! “Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you Jesus Christ is revealed” (1 Peter 1:13b). Hallelu Yah – we have such a Hope!

I found this installment more captivating, but just as swift. Kingdom’s Edge spans the time from Jesus to the tribulation. Considering the number of books left in the series, I was surprised where the allegory ended, yet continued. It’s keeps you on the edge of your seat until you arrive on the Kingdom’s Edge.

Next book, please!