![]() ![]() Paragal, ‘one of pure light,’ the highest ranking knight and second in only wisdom to King Eliam grows jealous and envious of the love King receives as well as his power and wisdom. Once in Colorado, the summer days are boring until Aidan eventually searches through his grandfather’s basement and finds mysterious jars filled with ornate scrolls, telling the story of a fantasy land ruled by the powerful, almost god-like King Eliam. ![]() In moving to Colorado, Aidan feels he will be the social outcast once again and harbors some resentment towards his family. This worked wonders for Aidan, because Robby was athletic and popular he was cool, which in turn lent an air of ‘coolness’ to Aidan. ![]() Aidan is overweight, introverted and never had many friends in school until Robby’s family moved to Aidan’s town and the two became fast friends. Of course Aidan isn’t the least bit happy about the situation because he will be leaving his friend, Robby, in Maryland. Aidan Thomas is the youth at the center of the story, which begins as his parents move the family from Maryland to Colorado in order to take care of Aidan’s ailing grandfather. Take one awkward, shunted youth, mix in ancient prophecy, add those elements to a kingdom ruled by a benevolent and trusting king and the shape of Thomas Wayne Batson’s debut novel, The Door Within, which also kicks off the trilogy of the same name, begins to form. ![]()
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