When Morgan McRobbie rescues a damsel-in-distress from a dragon, he expects she'll swoon, murmuring "My hero!" Instead, Marissa has only loathing for the man everyone believes will betray Kilbourne. That's fine with Morgan. A woman in his life would just complicate things. A high-level informer threatens the kingdom's security, and Morgan is out to stop him. Posing as a turncoat himself, he's walking a fine line between honor and betrayal. A single misstep could result in disaster, and his mission is fraught with distractions: the pesky dragon, a pair of conniving courtiers, and the disillusioned damsel who's certain Morgan can't be trusted. If Morgan's going to save the kingdom, win the girl, and manage to stay alive, he'll need to step up his game. Because the traitor is lurking in the shadows, and his scheme calls not just for the betrayal of Kilbourne, but also the destruction of Morgan McRobbie.
About the Author :
Keith W. Willis graduated (long ago) with a degree in English Lit from Berry College, which has the distinction of being the world's largest college campus. He now lives in the scenic Hudson Valley/Adirondack region of NY with his wife Patty. Keith is certain those rumbling noises attributed to Henry Hudson's crew are really just the dragons grumbling. Keith's interests include reading classic fantasy/sci-fi and mystery novels; camping and canoeing; and cutthroat games of Scrabble. He began writing seriously in 2008, when the voices in his head got too annoying to ignore. When he's not making up stories he manages a group of database content editors at a global information technology firm. The Knights of Kilbourne series begins with TRAITOR KNIGHT (2015) which has won awards for both fantasy and romance. The series continues with DESPERATE KNIGHT (2017), ENCHANTED KNIGHT (2020), STOLEN KNIGHT (2022)., and FATEFUL KNIGHT(2024). Keith is currently working on the next adventure in the Kilbourne series, with a targeted release date of 2026.
Review :
This is a witty and action-packed page-turner that takes the classic fantasy land and adds depth, character, romance and political intrigue to brilliant effect.
The first chapter sets the tone wonderfully; a knight charging to the rescue of a damsel with attitude, and a dragon with hiccoughs! The rest of the book is in the same vein; a love story mixed with a tense adventure, intrigue and politics tangling with action and wit. It's one I didn't want to put down; every chapter provides something interesting and even though most of the focus is on the characters and their personal struggles, there's enough action and outside drama to make the book an entertaining read.is is a witty and action-packed page-turner that takes the classic fantasy land and adds depth, character, romance and political intrigue to brilliant effect. The first chapter sets the tone wonderfully; a knight charging to the rescue of a damsel with attitude, and a dragon with hiccoughs! The rest of the book is in the same vein; a love story mixed with a tense adventure, intrigue and politics tangling with action and wit. It's one I didn't want to put down; every chapter provides something interesting and even though most of the focus is on the characters and their personal struggles, there's enough action and outside drama to make the book an entertaining read. --from SFF World
This book was so much fun, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The protagonist, Morgan McRobbie - the commander of the Kilbourne Military - is everything a fine commander should be - Brave. Loyal to a fault. Honest. With a dubious reputation? Hopeless romantic ( and I mean hopeless). Traitor...okay so he is a complex character, with one or two issues to work through. But for what it is worth - I really liked him! Lady Marissa is just great fun. She isn't one of those maiden's who is prone to a fainting fits when a spider runs across the room - she bravely faces down a dragon, a network of spies, Morgan and her cat! Of all the characters in this book, I think she made me laugh out loud the most. She was so much fun to read about and boy, as a love interest she was more than a match for Morgan! I even felt sorry for him on occasions - because ouch, that must have hurt! --Amazon Reader
Traitor Knight by Keith Willis is a fun ride in the fantasy genre. It's a witty look at the difficulties of being a modern style champion in an old fashioned fairy tale. I especially enjoyed the pacing of the plot with its intriguing twists. The chapters are meaty and take you headlong into a story where iconic roles of hero, villain and victim are turned on their heads. I look forward to more, Mr. Willis! --Amazon Reader
