A CHILDREN'S BOOK FOR ADULTS!
under the shadow of thy wings... Psalms (Authorized King James Bible)
No longer the rebellious and socially awkward colt that was every day bullied and treated unkindly by the herd of all-white unicorns, Naythorn Blackmane has become the courageous captain that confronts Albarochk the evil wolf general, Danseylono the conniving and manipulative yellow wolf, Lianvil the fierce mountain lion, and a mighty legion of fierce wolves. Naythorn's stalwart band includes a bison, a longhorn cattle, goose, duck, family of wild boars, two big-horned sheep, two dogs, two blacksmiths, and a horse filly with wings. While the bison and cattle demonstrate their leadership skills and the wild boars grow even more analytical, only the pessimistic big-horned ram grasps the true power of the love borne from the touch of Naythorn's horn.
The winged filly, Rayalas, cannot stop herself from falling in love with Naythorn. At the same time that Naythorn leads in the direction of the fixed star, Admiral Zoumar's barges transport the white herd toward the promise of a new hold far to the north. Zoumar's adjutant, Captain Avalcar, finds himself irresistibly drawn to the magical goodness of innocent unicorns.
Although magical armor forged from the precious Blue Gold provides powerful protection to hearts that are true, a tragic loss occurs when the band of the blackmane is besieged before an impossibly deep gorge. However an untimely betrayal of the wolf general's wicked wiles permits Naythorn's band to separate into two parts and make good their escape. Rescue of the bison, cattle, and two blacksmiths is brought about by Captain Avalcar and a unicorn filly that commands the winds. With the aid of the powerful newcomer horse Rainsnow, the rest of the blackmane's band finds a place to ford the deep river. Unfortunately, now aided by many warriors the monster wolf prevents the reunification of the two halves of Naythorn's band. Compelled to search for his blackmaned colt, the sire of Naythorn comes upon a newborn foal. The two become protected by converts to the cause of the blackmane. The rescue of a boy and girl fortunately leads to an alliance between Naythorn and the children's grandfather, Chief Walking Tree.
Following three long mountains that side by side finger northward, those loyal to Naythorn must reunite in order to defend themselves and the newly endangered white herd from the monster wolf now made stronger by countless wolves and warriors. Facing insurmountable odds as a great battle presents, unicorn innocence and goodness serve to rally, unify, and protect the blackmane's band and the white herd.
Advancing compellingly onward through scenic lands and great battles, the members of the blackmane's band share each others' joys and sorrows, encourage each other with love and humor, and fortify their conviction of rightness. The story reaches an unforgettable climax of unity and sacrifice that in the panorama of life, loyalty, and survival demonstrates the triumph of hearts that beat true. The spiritual significance of Love, Truth, and Heavenly Grace are woven into the fabric of a story that is uplifting and inspiring for children, and especially so for adults graced with child-like innocence in their hearts.
