A Sharp Spear Point, a new fantasy novel in the Spear series, is as surprising as it is addictive. The sequel to A Spear in Flight, the novel continues the compelling story of the Realm and the Spears who protect it. Three Spears-fighters barely beyond childhood, impeccably trained in fighting, moral values, and endurance, the defenders of the people-rise to battle enemies who threaten to destroy lives and the political structure holding their Realm together.

Bethany, Jon, and Thomasyn are impressive and complex characters and, young though they are, their skill, courage, and wisdom give...