The Blue Knight reveals problems in our society related to racism and bullying, which is an important topic that is currently at the forefront of many lives and is being discussed at great lengths around the world. The main character, a teenage boy named Owen, lives in a small village with his mother. He is chastised by everyone he encounters until the day he meets an unusual friend who lives in the mountains nearby. Both outcasts must gain each other’s trust and learn self-worth, mutual respect and tolerance. During their adventures, both friends learn to overcome the harshness of racism and hate while challenging others to do the same. This book will teach young readers how to find strategies and answers in their life that will help them to deal with these important issues productively and positively.

The dwarves have returned to their home in the mountains and reunited with their rightful King, Uthgar. However, with their arrival comes conflict with the humans. Owen is assigned a warrior to further his training, but not only is she a dwarf, she is also female. Suddenly, his world is completely changed forever as a long-lost family member re-emerges with hatred for dwarves. When a clash of cultures and struggle for power causes animosity between the two races, Owen must overcome his own misconceptions, create new relationships, and help find balance between the two cultures. With the help of his new friend, Kaia, can Owen abolish racial indifference and create peace? Will he successfully emerge as an honourable knight or will the evil King’s rule and hatred cause chaos and war?

In this final installment of The Blue Knight trilogy, can Owen conquer his personal insecurities and find  the true meaning of the Azure stone, or will he be overcome by the pressure of saving everyone he loves from a stronger terror than he has ever known? With his family reunited and Uthgar’s health improving, the Dwarf King wishes to share a secret known only by very few humans or dwarves. However, with this knowledge also comes a new quest and new challenges to ensure humans and dwarves can finally live in peace. As Owen and his friends seek ancient pieces of a hidden, mystical scepter, the young hero worries about his mother’s new position of Queen, begins to question his own self-worth, and faces internal anger the likes of which he has never felt in his short life.

Jack Brown lost both his parents at a young age but continued to grow up understanding the meaning of respect and hard work thanks to a close family friend, Sam. Life for Jack is simple until a dangerous man comes to town seeking a high stakes poker game. Sam’s lust for gambling leads the stranger to take Sam’s money and his life. While collecting Sam’s body, he learns that the stranger has also kidnapped a young woman. With nothing left to go home to, Jack decides to save the young woman, whom he finds himself growing attracted to and avenge his old friend’s death. Despite his lack of life experience, Jack finds it increasingly difficult to do what he thinks is noble. Will Jack Brown find purpose in life or succumb to his fears and emotions? 

 “Book tackles bullies... illustrates the point that despite what happens around us, other people do not have control over who we are.”

                                                                           ~ THE SUDBURY STAR

“... a guidebook for beating bullies.”

                                                                           ~ THE SAULT STAR