Green Rider by Kristin Britain is the start of the adventures of Karigan G'ladheon, who finds herself walking alone along the road home after being suspended for standing up against the bullying of a governor's son at school. She stumbles across a dying green rider whose convinces her to deliver his message to the king. Little does she realize the danger into which her agreement thrusts her. Forces allies with the king's exiled brother seek to destroy the message. A hole in the wall protecting the kingdom from the dark forest has allowed evil creatures long forgotten to prowl the woods along her path. A mysterious grey rider called the shadow man with magic far beyond her imaginings stalks her as well with plans of his own. Thrown into events far beyond her understanding, she must survive with her wits and help from the ghost of the dead rider determined to see her finish his mission and the friends she finds along the way.
Green Rider is a brilliantly written book with an intriguing plot, vivid descriptions, and countless well crafted characters. I will definitely continue with this series. 5 stars.
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