Review: Strong short story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 16, 2014
This is a short story, but it's also complete (it isn't a prologue or epilogue in disguise).  King deftly handles many familiar tropes and makes them feel fresh.  When I finished, my first thought was "I hope this is part of a series."  And it is.  Recommended to fans of solo warrior fantasy, aging veterans, and epic good vs. evil fights.