The Blade of Lies

Award winning novel in a national contest by the author of the Dragon Clan series. Taken from his home to serve as a common soldier in the Three Wars, Mica is soon singled out as a hero. His actions and attitudes set him apart from the other military students. The more he tries to deny he is different and undeserving, the more his reputation grows. His is called 'Slayer'. People believe he is humble and the more his reputation grows more is expected of him. Eventually, his popularity draws the attention of the young King. Together they plot to win the Three Wars and defeat a fortress called Cyan that has stood for hundreds of years.