--- product_id: 10941466 title: "Sword and Serpent" price: "₹ 4141" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/10941466-sword-and-serpent store_origin: IN region: India --- # Sword and Serpent **Price:** ₹ 4141 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sword and Serpent - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 4141 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/10941466-sword-and-serpent) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Sword and Serpent: 9780988442559: Marshall, Taylor: Books Review: Best YA Fantasy Book that I've Read this Year - This is a great adventure and coming-of-age story for tweens and young teens. I think even adults who enjoy YA historical fantasy that isn't too challenging to read will also enjoy it. It isn't Dostoevsky or Melville, but it isn't trying to be. It accomplishes its goals brilliantly. If you are looking for YA fiction that will ennoble your child while also giving a few hours of literary adventure, I think you could hardly find a better book. While it is easier to stand tall when you stand on the shoulders of giants, I will recklessly say that this book is even better than several of C.S. Lewis' Narnia books. Set in the time of the Emperor Diocletian, the two protagonists (a young Cyrenian priestess of Moloch [or something like it] and a young Roman citizen who aspires to join the Legion though his father has died, leaving the family much reduced) are swept into political and supernatural events that take them on epic journeys which eventually collide in Rome The two young heroes slowly realize that their fates, and the fate of the world, depend on them helping each other to overcome the demons of their troubled pasts. Along the way they encounter giants, rogues, and wonder-workers, all of whom Marshall uses to present a vision of the ancient world that both absorbs and renews the greatest legends of that time. The prose is delightfully fluent and almost always compelling, with hardly a false note through the whole book (and I have very high standards). Nothing is perfect in this life, but the book is -- mirabile dictu! -- nearly free from grammatical and typographical errors. So much YA fantasy these days is sloppily edited and hastily produced. I can only imagine that it is eroding the writing instincts even of the best readers among our children. This one, however, is a well-polished gem that you can trust not to harm your child's instincts for good English. I don't often give five stars to things, but this is a rare case of a book that really sets the bar higher for everything else that comes after. If there is any justice in the world of literature, this book will be recognized as the best YA fantasy of the year. Marshall deserves rather more acclaim than Rowling received for her first several books. I look forward to seeing where Marshall goes from here. He shows great promise in this book. I hope the muses continue to visit him. Review: Absolutely AMAZING!!! - I received this as a Christmas gift from my mom. This book sucks you in from the beginning, and it has many amazing Catholic characters. I couldn’t put the book down, and I was stunned at the storyline. The ending of the book left my wanting more, which luckily, there was. I definitely recommend this book, it’s a rollercoaster of emotions! Mother’s review: Being familiar with and enjoying Dr Marshall’s work, I was glad to learn of this book and so bought it as a gift for my daughter. After she finished the book she hounded me to read it, convinced I would love it. She wasn’t wrong. I expected this book to be juvenile and aimed for my daughter’s age group (14). I was was not prepared to be so enthralled in it myself. This book has so many edifying and beautiful elements that simultaneously inspire, ignite, teach, entertain, and encourage. I loved it. My daughter loved it and recommends to anyone with eyes to read and ears to hear. Read this book. Thank you Dr. Taylor Marshall. Please write more books like these! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #24,156 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Teen & Young Adult Christian Action & Adventure #30 in Christian Fantasy (Books) #135 in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Action & Adventure | | Book 1 of 3 | Sword and Serpent | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,531) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.03 x 8.5 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0988442558 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0988442559 | | Item Weight | 1.05 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 410 pages | | Publication date | November 11, 2014 | | Publisher | Saint John Press | ## Images ![Sword and Serpent - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ggEoqOFQL.jpg) ![Sword and Serpent - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-dCNORLZL.jpg) ![Sword and Serpent - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jbyAsxWAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best YA Fantasy Book that I've Read this Year *by A***E on September 2, 2019* This is a great adventure and coming-of-age story for tweens and young teens. I think even adults who enjoy YA historical fantasy that isn't too challenging to read will also enjoy it. It isn't Dostoevsky or Melville, but it isn't trying to be. It accomplishes its goals brilliantly. If you are looking for YA fiction that will ennoble your child while also giving a few hours of literary adventure, I think you could hardly find a better book. While it is easier to stand tall when you stand on the shoulders of giants, I will recklessly say that this book is even better than several of C.S. Lewis' Narnia books. Set in the time of the Emperor Diocletian, the two protagonists (a young Cyrenian priestess of Moloch [or something like it] and a young Roman citizen who aspires to join the Legion though his father has died, leaving the family much reduced) are swept into political and supernatural events that take them on epic journeys which eventually collide in Rome The two young heroes slowly realize that their fates, and the fate of the world, depend on them helping each other to overcome the demons of their troubled pasts. Along the way they encounter giants, rogues, and wonder-workers, all of whom Marshall uses to present a vision of the ancient world that both absorbs and renews the greatest legends of that time. The prose is delightfully fluent and almost always compelling, with hardly a false note through the whole book (and I have very high standards). Nothing is perfect in this life, but the book is -- mirabile dictu! -- nearly free from grammatical and typographical errors. So much YA fantasy these days is sloppily edited and hastily produced. I can only imagine that it is eroding the writing instincts even of the best readers among our children. This one, however, is a well-polished gem that you can trust not to harm your child's instincts for good English. I don't often give five stars to things, but this is a rare case of a book that really sets the bar higher for everything else that comes after. If there is any justice in the world of literature, this book will be recognized as the best YA fantasy of the year. Marshall deserves rather more acclaim than Rowling received for her first several books. I look forward to seeing where Marshall goes from here. He shows great promise in this book. I hope the muses continue to visit him. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely AMAZING!!! *by M***S on July 5, 2021* I received this as a Christmas gift from my mom. This book sucks you in from the beginning, and it has many amazing Catholic characters. I couldn’t put the book down, and I was stunned at the storyline. The ending of the book left my wanting more, which luckily, there was. I definitely recommend this book, it’s a rollercoaster of emotions! Mother’s review: Being familiar with and enjoying Dr Marshall’s work, I was glad to learn of this book and so bought it as a gift for my daughter. After she finished the book she hounded me to read it, convinced I would love it. She wasn’t wrong. I expected this book to be juvenile and aimed for my daughter’s age group (14). I was was not prepared to be so enthralled in it myself. This book has so many edifying and beautiful elements that simultaneously inspire, ignite, teach, entertain, and encourage. I loved it. My daughter loved it and recommends to anyone with eyes to read and ears to hear. Read this book. Thank you Dr. Taylor Marshall. Please write more books like these! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is hard to put into words the happiness that I felt when I read The Sward and ... *by L***L on November 23, 2014* It is hard to put into words the happiness that I felt when I read The Sward and Serpent, it is the best book I read this year. The series of events are so harmoniously written. One of the many reasons I love St George is because he is my favourite saint and because he is well honored in our Middle Eastern Churches. It is a book that has everything and I urge those who have enjoyed reading it to adapt the incidents especially to children who used to have things for granted because it gives them good lessons about sacrifices and self-denial which our children so much in need to learn. Another reason is driving me to reread the book again is also, there’s is so much to be learned from the life of this GREAT saint. Well-written, well-researched, informative and the interesting use of nouns and descriptive language makes you to reread the line or the sentence over again. Its, characterization, charisma and the language are impeccable, as for me the narrator has a distinct voice of expression. In all, a highly recommended, thoroughly enjoyable exploration, keeping the reader guessing throughout. It’s sweeping yet I love to call it fantasy will touch the hearts especially the young and old alike. A magnificent achievement dear Dr Taylor you depicted the intimate friendship, love and heroism this saint has for the Lord in a best way I ever could imagine! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/10941466-sword-and-serpent](https://www.desertcart.in/products/10941466-sword-and-serpent) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*