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Orphan’s Quest
Rokey,
a poor orphan, has lived his entire life sheltered within the walls of
the
Noble Contemplative Monastery. Growing up, he never dreamt anything
would haunt
him more than the riddle of his parents' identity. But at seventeen,
Rokey is
discovering that while his roommate, Ely, can think only of girls, his
own
feelings draw him toward other boys instead. Soon the question of
whether or
not he is a "samer" is occupying his mind to the exclusion of all
else. But when a tragedy results in his expulsion from the only home he
has
ever known, and an unknown enemy begins trying to kill him, Rokey's
mind
abruptly returns to the mystery of his parentage. Solving that
puzzle, he
determines, could mean the difference between life and death.
On the road, Rokey soon meets up with
a charming elf named Flaskamper. Captivated by the handsome
young exile, the elf promptly volunteers his help, as well as
that of his three
unlikely companions. Before long, the five become swept up in the
effort to
solve the riddle of Rokey's origins, finding out who is
trying to kill him, and why. Along the way, Rokey endures some harsh
lessons
about disappointment and betrayal, but also delights in the joy and
excitement
of first love.
Foiled in initial attempts, Rokey's
enigmatic foe escalates the attacks. As the young orphan and his
new-found
friends pursue the trail of clues that leads them across the