あらすじ
Prince Royce was banished after standing up for his father's honor. Upon meeting the cursed princess, their separate paths became one as they worked to bring justice for the Zuzax Tribe and to unite their fractured societies. Ben Hall is a writer by day and reader by night. He has authored the St. Noir comic book series that cover the adventures of Captain Cobalt, the Sonic Sleuth and the Mysteries of the Muze. After serving 8 years with the Marine Corps infantry, Ben continues to utilize those skills and serve his community by volunteering in Search and Rescue. When he isn't out in the Rocky Mountains, Ben enjoys entertaining friends and family with cooking that draws upon his past career as a chef. You can follow all of his writing adventures at: www.worldofnom.com
作品考察・見どころ
海兵隊での過酷な経験を持つベン・ホールは、本作に名誉と献身の真髄を鮮烈に刻みました。追放された王子ロイスと呪われた王女の歩みは、単なる冒険譚を超え、不条理な運命に抗う魂の咆哮そのものです。極限状態を知る著者だからこそ描ける、生々しくも気高い心理描写が、読者の胸を熱く焦がします。 分断された社会の融和を目指す二人の戦いには、現代にも通じる孤独と連帯という深いテーマが脈打っています。ズザックス族の正義を巡る物語は、異なる痛みを持つ者同士が手を取り合うことで生まれる奇跡を象徴しているのです。多才な著者の感性が光る緻密な情景描写は、読後も消えない鮮烈な余韻を約束してくれるでしょう。




