The Hand That Bears the Sword (Trophy Chase Trilogy)

George Bryan Polivka
Harvest House Publishers (2007)
ISBN 9780736919579
Reviewed by Lori Plach for Reader Views (12/07)


Have you ever waited and waited for a sequel to come out for a favorite book or movie? When the long-anticipated sequel comes out you find yourself not enjoying the second one as much as the first. Let’s face it, sometimes the sequels or the second one in a series fails in comparison to number one. If you enjoyed “The Legend of the Firefish,” which is the first one in the “Trophy Chase Trilogy,” you will not be disappointed in the second one of the series.  “The Hand That Bears the Sword” is just as wonderful as the first one.

Packer and Panna Throme are newlyweds. The honeymoon is soon over and Packer is again called away from his home. It is more difficult for him to leave this time as he must leave Panna at home. He is again headed for adventure on the high seas. Pirate Scat Wilkins is no longer in charge as he was in the “Legend of the Firefish.”  But no good adventure story is without its villain. Scat seems to want to attack Packer again. Will he succeed in destroying Packer this time around?

Meanwhile at home, Panna has found herself to be in enough trouble on her own. She is being imprisoned by Prince Mather. Will she have the strength to endure the trials and be reunited with Packer when he is again back on the shore?  Panna does not ever fail in comparison with her lack of endurance to withstand attacks. She is far from a spineless woman.

Faith and sacrifice are two definite parts involved in this exciting book. George Bryan Polivka has done it again in keeping the reader interested and intrigued in the “Trophy Chase Trilogy.”  It is a page-turner which will find the reader having a hard time putting it down until the last page. Yet this is a trilogy meaning that there is yet one more book in the series. Is it possible to have an equally enjoyable book again?  I will be anxiously awaiting “The Battle of Vast Dominion” which will be coming out in early 2008.

This book can be enjoyed by any adventure-seeker or those who enjoy reading about life on the high seas. It is wonderful to see that, through a very entertaining story, real truths about God's existence and faith through trials can be presented.

In “The Hand That Bears the Sword,” head out to the high seas with Packer and stay home with Panna at the same time. You will see just how resilient and committed these two newlyweds can be!

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