Kinsman's Tree

Unyielding evil eclipses a world that cries out for hope, which rests with the tiniest of heroes.The Empire of Chol has conquered the world, spreading darkness through an army of wraiths, the Nihúkolem. Ancient texts speak of a coming Kinsman who will restore what was lost, but promise fades in the smothering grip of evil.Hidden in the village of Endego, tiny creatures called the Etom struggle to survive beneath the willows. When their peaceful existence is shattered, young Nat must embark on an impossible quest. Guided by supernatural events and spurred by sacrifice, he sets out to seek the world's one enduring hope.But the path to the Kinsman leads through treacherous wilds, ancient mysteries, and the very heart of Creation itself. Discovering truths about his veiled heritage and a Tree that holds the power of life, Nat must choose between security and a mission that could save them all.Will courage triumph over darkness? Can the least among us yet carry the greatest hope?"This book was an absolute joy! I loved it. Hurst does a fantastic job weaving an epic novel with our tiny characters. His attention to detail, his painting with words, even the way he describes the battle scenes unfold like a movie." - Parker J. Cole, The Write Stuff Radio

Into a world eclipsed by unyielding evil, the tiniest of heroes bears the light of long-sought hope.A glimmer escapes the Empire of Chōl's smothering darkness, sparking a revolution and fanning the flames of Creation's restoration.Transformed by his encounter with the Kinsman at the Tree, Nat strikes out to rescue his captive mother and friends from the clutches of the empire. Joined by an unlikely ally, the hapless and unfledged æglet Sayah, Nat must walk in Resonance with the Spirit, relying on Him to open the way to freedom.But such a daring mission invites the attention of foes, and the empire's ill favor follows Nat and his friends all the way back home. Under siege, the tiny denizens of Endego must learn to trust their salvation to the Kinsman once again.Meanwhile, a banished Sayah confronts his greatest foe at the edge of the world. Resting his fate in the Kinsman's nail-pierced hands, the lowly æglet readies his answer to the Spirit's call."I have not read a novel that is so infused with the Spirit of God... I finished this novel with one word in my mind, 'WOW!' This is a great novel and one I won't forget in a hurry." - Peter Younghusband, Perspective by Peter