Moon Chase is the first novel from the author Cathy Farr. It was published a couple of years ago, but has only recently come to the attention of WEJS Book Club (where it has already been eagerly read by several members).
It is the tale of a boy, Wil Calloway, who has been wrongly been accused of committing an extremely serious crime. He is tried by the Order of the Magewizen of Saran, and they decree that in order to prove his innocence, he must take part in the legendary Moon Chase. If he dies or is injured, then he is surely guilty; if he survives and returns uninjured, then he is innocent. Although most people have already decided that Wil is guilty, luckily for Wil there are a small group of people who desperately want him to prove his innocence.
The Moon Chase involves hunting and killing dangerous Wraithe Wolves. In order to take part and survive, a high degree of specialist training is needed. Unfortunately Wil receives no training, and very little help from the rest of the party. He has no weapons and has never learned to ride a horse. Even with the help of the loyal Fellhounds, surely he cannot survive the perils and dangers of the Moon Chase?
Although the plot of the book is quite straightforward, this book is written in an extremely engaging and heartwarming style. The main characters have real depth, and the relationships between them develop beautifully through the book. It is well paced, and includes some extremely gripping (and quite violent) action scenes. The story ends by setting the scene for the second book in the Fellhounds of Thesk series, Moon Crossing, which has now been promoted to the top of my 'to be read' pile.
If you enjoy reading fantasy novels, then I am confident that you will enjoy this. Highly recommended for Year Six and upwards.
The author Cathy Farr
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