Submitted by Nate Turton (Jul 31, 2008)

The release of the final installment of The Door Within trilogy was a bitter/sweet moment for me. While I was excited about finding out what happens in the end, it was the end of one of my favorite books series of all time. The action and excitement would shortly be coming to an end. As sad as it was, though, it was worth the wait…The Final Storm has a mixture of worlds I never imagined possible, a twist that turned me upside down, and an encounter with a knight that not too many people can testify to having. Closing this book was a sad moment for me, but only because there wasn’t a fourth book to which I could look forward. All three of the books in The Door Within trilogy teach the very important lesson of loyalty. More outspoken in this book than the others, the friendships grow closer out of need and a passionate belief in what is right. Aidan and Antoinette’s dedication to finding Robby and making sure that he makes a choice after being informed of all the facts is a testament to what God wants our friendships to be. Aidan and Antoinette make sure that their friend has at least heard the truth before he makes a decision…the passion with which they go about their mission is inspirational and commendable. It could not have been easy to write. This solid conclusion leaves no loose ends untied and there is almost a sense of accomplishment when closing the book for the last time. Age recommendations: Children reading the book alone: 11 years Children reading with a parent: 9 years Faith affirming/spiritual message (1-10): 10 – The book is written with a passion for friendship in mind. The example set forth by the protagonists is, in my opinion, the passionate kind of friendship that the Lord wants for our relationships in real life. Overall Rating (1-10 scale): 10 – The stunning conclusion of a much-beloved series earns full marks from me. Enjoyable and intriguing to the very end, this book is top notch. Would you find this in my personal library? ABSOLUTELY! It has a permanent place in my bookshelf. Would you find this in my classroom library? Yes. I hope that the children who read this book take the lesson about friendship to heart and can learn to be an amazing friend, like those portrayed in the story.

I am on the Wyrm Lord and i can't wait to get to the Final Storm

Thank you, Laurie D.! So glad the ending of Final Storm was Fulfilling. My next book, Isle of Swords, a pirate adventure, comes out next Spring. Never Alone! -wayne thomas batson

AWESOME ENDING! Our Daughter, Beth is still on the "Worm Lord" but I can hardly wait for her to get into this one! I love being able to discuss it with her as well! Thank You Mr. Batson! Laurie D.

Thanks, Rob, for journeying with me through the three books. Hopefully, there will be many more to come.