a.j. dudley

The Feather, the first book of the Raven Crest Series, begins the epic tale of Nicholas Monitari, the son of a royal tutor, and of young Arabella, Princess of the Isle of Man, in the early sixteenth century. At the infancy of the Renaissance, in the midst of the Church’s great tearing, we catch a glimpse into the secret Raven Crest Fellowship. Courageous members willing to stand to the death for the sake of truth and love, devoted to their quest: revealing the heart of God for the redemption of others.  

Will an unwanted child ever know love?

Will a young boy be forgotten? Will his life amount to anything?

​Do we really all have a purpose in a larger, grander story after all?

Must the greatest of glory be found only through the greatest of suffering?

Can the abundance of life be found only through death?

Love, Devotion, Truth, and Courage battle in the heart of man against dark spirits of Abandonment, Prejudice, Confusion, Hatred, and even Murder, in the many enchanting characters desperate for clarity and leadership living in a frightening changing time. 

In an age when even the bravest of men were hard pressed to put in check the evils of power, can a few willing to lay down their lives, bring forth out of the ashes a purer, worthier queen? Will she survive? If she does, will the price have been worth it?