Green Rider

By: Kristen Britain

Narrated by: Ellen Archer

Karigan G’ladheon, running away from school, is traveling through a deep forest when a galloping horse pounds up to her, its rider impaled by two black-shafted arrows. With his dying breath, he tells her he is a Green Rider, one of the magical messengers of the King. Before he dies, he makes Karigan swear to deliver the message he’s carrying, and gives her his green coat, with the symbolic brooch of his office. Pursued by unknown assassins, following a path only her horse seems to know, Karigan becomes a legendary Green Rider—for when given to the right person, a Rider’s brooch awakens the magic inside….

Critic reviews

Praise for the Green Rider series

“Green Rider is a wonderfully captivating heroic fantasy adventure.... Kristen Britain’s likable heroine and fast-paced plot kept me eagerly turning pages. This is the rarest of finds: a truly enjoyable read.” —Terry Goodkind, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Sword of Truth series

“Kristen Britain is one of the most astonishing fantasy writers working today. She has created a richly imagined world where magic is as real as courage, and where a young woman's heroism can change the course of history.” ―Tess Gerritsen, author of The Apprentice

“Britain packs her exciting sixth Green Rider epic fantasy with new perils for her heroine, Karigan G’ladheon.... The pages fly by in this dramatic tale.” —Publishers Weekly

“Britain’s latest combines familiar characters with new allies and enemies as it builds to a crucial point in the history of the land. Readers of epic fantasy and series followers will want this finely honed, skillfully crafted tale.” —Library Journal

“Britain provides plenty of action…and a good command of character.” —Booklist

“In masterly fashion, Britain ultimately manages to bring the major plotlines together in a big battle.... A rousing, satisfying adventure.” —Locus

“There is something about returning to read a new book the Green Rider series that just makes me happy.... Addictive comfort reads that make me want to curl up with it until I finish.” —Speculative Herald

“The gifted Ms. Britain writes with ease and grace as she creates a mesmerizing fantasy ambiance and an appealing heroine quite free of normal clichés.” —RT Book Reviews

“This captivating fantasy is filled with adventure, action, and heroes. Karigan grows tremendously as a person and in the end finds her own place in this world. The characters, including minor ones, are well-developed and the plot is complex enough to get the reader thinking. This is a real page-turner.” —VOYA

“Kristen Britain writes so beautifully that I never want to have to put her books down.” ―Fantasy Book Review

My all time favorite series

I have been reading these books over and over again for the past decade. The main story is action and not romance like so many mainstream fantasy. The main character is flawed and more realistic than the characters in most stories. This series will always hold a special place in my soul.

Ride On, Greenie!

I very much enjoyed this book. Although obviously written to the teenage female audience, still, the storyline was pretty good, and I found the magickal principles mentioned within it to be pretty sound, for the most part. I felt that the story dragged a little at first, but the more engrossed I got into it, the more I enjoyed the details that Kristen Britain put into her work, and I found myself sorry that it ended.

I thought Ellen Archer did an excellent job in narrating this book, and I look forward to listening to more of her work. As I enjoyed the book, I could not help but notice all of the different voices she so carefully crafted for each character, and how they so smoothly flowed from her lips.

Good story

I read this book when it first came out. so happy it's on audible now

Instant Classic—Move Over JK Rowling

I’ll never forget my first read through of this book. Now, it is so amazing to have the audiobook available to experience the world Kristen Britain built again and again. Deceptive in its simplicity, this books is an excellent foundation for a magnificent fantasy series with eventual highlights of sci-fi and steampunk to keep things fresh.

This book is one of the best available in the realm of YA. Perfect for everyone from pre-teens to adults, the sequels do a great job of aging the subject matter without crossing over into titillation or gory violence. The author’s handling of any adult topics is expert and done with good reason. From struggling with pre-assigned gender roles, shame based puritan ideals to PTSD and depression, this series will take you on an amazing journey full of characters to love.

always a good read

can't remember how many times I have read this book. at least more than five. I will read it again in a year or so. always try to reread the whole series before a new book comes out. Great writing Kristen!